Opta model backs Leeds as updated Premier League table shifts after Brighton and Brentford wins | OneFootball

Leeds United can return to third with a win over Crystal Palace on Sunday, and even a draw would lift them to fifth. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Opta’s latest supercomputer projection offers renewed backing for the Whites in a fresh predicted final Premier League table and points.

Leeds climbed to third after four games with a 4-1 victory over Newcastle on Monday night. Results on Friday and Saturday have since pushed them down three spots.

Brentford moved above Daniel Farke’s side by beating Chelsea 3-0 on Friday. Saturday’s standout result had Brighton defeating Arsenal 3-0 to seize third.

Everton also overtook Leeds by edging Ipswich Town 1-0, while winless Tottenham suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa in the lunchtime kick-off. Newcastle then responded to their Elland Road loss by beating Hull City 2-1.

The update landed as Nottingham Forest prepared to face Coventry City in the Saturday teatime game. Survival remains the initial target in Leeds’ second season back in the Premier League, with fourth-bottom Palace next up at Elland Road.

The projection places Arsenal first on 78 points, Manchester City second on 75, and Liverpool third on 60. Brighton are forecast fourth on 59, with Chelsea and Manchester United both on 55.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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