Now that all Premier League clubs now know their fate and where they’ll be playing next season, we took a look at how data experts FiveThirtyEight thought the table would look way back in August before a ball had been kicked…
Did any of their predictions ring true? Scroll down and click through the pages to find out.
1. MANCHESTER CITY - CHAMPIONS
Manchester City were predicted to finish 1st by the data experts at the start of the season with 89 points. In reality, they finished 2nd with 81 points. Photo: Pool
2. LIVERPOOL - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Liverpool were predicted to finish 2nd by the data experts at the start of the season with 84 points. In reality, they finished 1st with 99 points. Photo: Julian Finney
3. CHELSEA - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Chelsea were predicted to finish 3rd by the data experts at the start of the season with 69 points. In reality, they finished 4th with 66 points. Photo: MIKE HEWITT
4. TOTTENHAM - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Tottenham were predicted to finish 4th by the data experts at the start of the season with 67 points. In reality, they finished 6th on 59 points. Photo: Stu Forster