Supercomputer predicts dramatic shift in Premier League relegation battle with close contest involving Newcastle United, Leeds United, Everton and Burnley predicted

Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with West Ham was received well by supporters as Eddie Howe’s side battled heard and took a deserved point away from the capital.

And this result would prove key when Burnley and Watford both won just hours later, setting up an almighty battle for survival.

Just a few weeks ago, the race for survival was seen as a four-horse race, however, recent results mean that no team in the bottom-half can feel totally secure about their Premier League status.

As the season draws to a close, it is set to be a fascinating battle at the bottom of the table and here, using data provided by FiveThirtyEight, this is how the ‘supercomputer’ is predicting what the Premier League table will look like when the season draws to a close on Sunday May 22, 2022..

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