Manchester City might have equalized in the 98th minute against Arsenal in their recent 2-2 draw, but the reigning Premier League champions missed something far more important.
Substituted just 20 minutes into the heated clash between last season’s top two, the instrumental midfielder and the Ballon d’Or candidate Rodri now faces a long spell on the sidelines. the spanish he injured his ACL at the Etihad and could miss the rest of the 2024/25 campaign.
In a massive blow to Man City’s hopes of a fifth successive Premier League crown in what could be Pep Guardiola’s final season in charge, the legendary to choose The supercomputer has taken a closer look at the title race following the Euro 2024 winner’s injury.
Here’s who to choose I think they are favorites for the Premier League title.
to choose only gives five parties the chance to win the Premier League title and even then statistical experts have shown little faith in unlikely candidates Newcastle United i Chelsea.
The Magpies have had a mixed start to the 2024/25 season but have no European football to worry about this term. Even so, they have only been offered a 0.1% chance of winning the league. With double the odds are the Blues, who are starting to find their feet with former Man City employee Enzo Maresca.
Liverpool have made an encouraging start under their new boss Arne Slot. The Reds fell out of the 2023/24 title race in April during legendary manager Jurgen Klopp’s final season in charge, with the odds of claiming a second Premier League crown just 6.2% according to statistics
Most people thought it was a two-horse title race at the start of the season, with arsenal seeking to usurp Man City after two tense battles to the finish line. After coming closer than ever to a first Premier League title since last season in 2003/04, many have predicted that the Gunners will dethrone the Cityzens this year.
But no to choose. Despite Rodri’s injury, they still give Man City a resounding 79.2% chance of lifting the title in May, with rivals Arsenal just a 14.4% chance of ending their dominance of City. It doesn’t read well for Gooners, but it’s worth remembering that predictions can change quickly.
Man City’s record without Rodri remains impressive Sure, they are Man City, but they are a much, much better team with the midfielder they have in place. A few points down in the coming weeks could force to choose to rethink their predictions.
|
position |
club |
Probability of winning the Premier League (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
1st |
Manchester City |
79.2% |
|
2nd |
arsenal |
14.4% |
|
3rd |
Liverpool |
6.2% |
|
4th |
Chelsea |
0.2% |
|
5th |
Newcastle |
0.1% |
