God, I love a good supercomputer prediction, especially when it throws up absolute chaos like this one. I was scrolling through my feeds yesterday when I spotted this gem from Gambling Industry News. Nearly spat out my coffee when I saw where they've put United.
The Champions League scramble that's keeping me up at night
So here's teh deal – with just two matches left, we're witnessing what might be the most bonkers Champions League qualification race in years. Thanks to English clubs absolutely smashing it in Europe this season, the top FIVE teams get Champions League spots, with sixth grabbing Europa League.
The number-crunchers reckon Liverpool, Arsenal, City, Newcastle and – wait for it – Aston Villa will be dining at Europe's top table next season.
Unai Emery's Villa side are apparently gonna pull off something spectacular. According to this prediction, they'll beat both Spurs AND United in their remaining fixtures to snatch that fifth spot.
I've watched Villa all season (my brother-in-law is a die-hard fan who won't shut up about them), and honestly? I can see it happening.
Chelsea's European hangover
Poor Chelsea. After spending what felt like $400 million on players, they're predicted to miss out on Champions League football by the narrowest of margins.
The supercomputer thinks they'll beat United (who wouldn't at this point?) but then stumble to a draw against Forest on the final day. That single point... that's what'll cost them.
I was talking to my mate who works at Stamford Bridge last week. His response: "If we blow this, I'm already updating my resume."
Wait... United might finish WHERE?!
Listen.
I've been covering football since 2009, and I've never seen Manchester United in such a state. The supercomputer doesn't just predict them to miss Europe – it has them finishing SEVENTEENTH. Seventeenth! One place above relegation!
The prediction shows them losing to both Chelsea and Villa, ending on just 39 points. That's worse than their infamous 2013/14 season under Moyes. I remember betting a colleague £50 back then that United would never sink lower than that. Looks like I might be opening my wallet soon...
Forest's bubble bursts (and it hurts to watch)
I've had a soft spot for Forest since their promotion. Something about their underdog story just gets me.
But the prediction suggests they'll crumble under pressure against West Ham this Sunday, effectively killing their Champions League dreams. After coming so close... that's just cruel.
I actually planned to drive up for that game. Might reconsider now – watching dreams die in person isn't exactly my idea of a fun weekend.
The Conference League consolation prize
Brentford are expected to cling to eighth place like a cat to a curtain. They'll be desperately hoping City win the FA Cup so that Conference League spot trickles down to them.
I spent £120 on tickets to see Brentford twice this season. Both times they lost. My friend now jokes I'm banned from attending matches. Perhaps he's right.
The whole European qualification picture feels like one of those complex math problems that made me feel stupid in high school. Seventh and eighth could still mean European football, but it depends on the FA Cup final between City and Palace.
Football, eh? Just when you think you've got it figured out...
Is this actually possible?
Look, supercomputers get things wrong. A lot. Back in 2018, one predicted Huddersfield would stay up. They finished dead last.
But the scenario it's painting isn't completely far-fetched. United are a mess (sorry United fans, but... you know it's true). Villa have been phenomenal under Emery. And the race for Europe has more twists than my attempts to explain the offside rule to my mother.
Two games to go. Everything to play for.
And me? I'll be watching from the edge of my sofa, probably making more terrible bets I'll regret by Monday morning.
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