The FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar are continuing at pace and Gareth Southgate’s England remain in a strong position to reach the knockout stages despite being held to a 0-0 draw by the USA last night.
Once the international showpiece event reaches its conclusion in Qatar it will be time for attention to return to domestic football and the Premier League will be back on screens and live in grounds following Christmas. Arsenal will return with a tricky home fixture as London rivals West Ham visit The Emirates Stadium on Boxing Day.
Mikel Arteta’s team top of the table during the break, five points ahead of defending champions Manchester City, while West Ham find themselves struggling in 16th and only one point above the relegation zone. There’s still a lot of football to be played between now and the end of the season but where are all 20 top flight clubs predicted to finish the 2022/23 campaign?
Using date from football statistics site fivethirtyeight.com, here is where Arsenal are expected to finish the current Premier League season compared to the other 19 teams across the division:
Mikel Arteta’s team top of the table during the break, five points ahead of defending champions Manchester City, while West Ham find themselves struggling in 16th and only one point above the relegation zone. There’s still a lot of football to be played between now and the end of the season but where are all 20 top flight clubs predicted to finish the 2022/23 campaign?
5. Newcastle United
Predicted points: 67
6. Tottenham Hotspur
Predicted points: 66
7. Chelsea
Predicted points: 61
8. Brighton & Hove Albion
Predicted points: 59