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A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted another disappointing finish to the Premier League season for Manchester United.

The Red Devils recorded their worst-ever finish in the Prem last season as they stooped to 8th place.

Man United were beaten by Liverpool on Sunday
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Man United were beaten by Liverpool on SundayCredit: Alamy
The loss has led to a worryingly low predicted finish in the Premier League
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The loss has led to a worryingly low predicted finish in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
Man United are expected to finish below West Ham
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Man United are expected to finish below West HamCredit: Alamy
Arsenal faltered in their draw against Brighton
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Arsenal faltered in their draw against BrightonCredit: PA

Erik ten Hag's side have not started the current season in the best form so far.

The team won their first match of the season against Fulham but then lost to Brighton and Liverpool.

The 3-0 defeat to the Reds came on Sunday at Old Trafford as Arne Slot's side outclassed them.

Heading into the international break, the supercomputer at has predicted the rest of the league campaign.

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It does not make good reading for Man United, as the club is expected to finish EIGHTH again.

This prediction is made despite the big-money arrivals of Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.

The start of the season has already caused fans of the club to think that Ten Hag will be sacked as manager.

The supercomputer thinks that the Red Devils will finish behind West Ham on goal difference with 16 wins, ten draws and 12 defeats.

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The Hammers were beaten by Manchester City 3-1 at the London Stadium as Erlign Haaland continued his prolific form with another hat-trick.

The reigning champions are being backed to make it five Premier League titles in a row and beat the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool to the top spot.

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Manchester City are being predicted to win the Premier League title for a fifth time in a row
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Manchester City are being predicted to win the Premier League title for a fifth time in a rowCredit: Getty
Arsenal will have to settle for second again
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Arsenal will have to settle for second againCredit: Getty

This means that Arsenal is being predicted to finish in second place for the third season in a row.

The Gunners maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign but dropped pointed as they drew 1-1 against Brighton on the weekend.

Liverpool's win against the Red Devils meant that, like City, they have won all three games so far.

As a result, Slot's team was backed to earn a top-four finish, just three points behind Arsenal.

Chelsea is being predicted to improve as the season goes on, and they have been expected to finish in the final Champions League spot.

The Blues drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge to Crystal Palace on Sunday and are currently 11th in the table.

The clubs being backed for the drop are Ipswich Town, Southampton and Nottingham Forest.

The Tractor Boys picked up their first point of the season on the weekend as they battled to a 1-1 draw against Fulham.

The Saints, however, lost their third game in a row as Brentford ran out 3-1 winners.

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The prediction seems harsh on Nuno Espirito Santo's side, which has been unbeaten after three games.

Forest's draw to Wolves on the weekend has seen them stay in the top half of the table.

Southampton are expected to finish in the bottom three
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Southampton are expected to finish in the bottom threeCredit: Alamy
Unbeaten Nottingham Forest are also being predicted for relegation
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Unbeaten Nottingham Forest are also being predicted for relegationCredit: Alamy

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