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.
17. ASTON VILLA
Aston Villa were predicted to finish 17th by the data experts at the start of the season with 37 points. In reality, they finished 17th on 35 points. Photo: Shaun Botterill
18. BRIGHTON - RELEGATED
Brighton were predicted to finish 18th by the data experts at the start of the season with 37 points. In reality, Brighton finished 15th on 41 points. Photo: Christopher Lee
19. NORWICH CITY - RELEGATED
Norwich City were predicted to finish 19th by the data experts at the start of the season with 37 points. In reality, they finished 20th on 21 points and were relegated to the Championship. Photo: Justin Setterfield
20. SHEFFIELD UNITED - RELEGATED
Sheffield United were predicted to finish 20th by the data experts at the start of the season with 36 points. In reality, they finished 9th with 54 points. Photo: Bryn Lennon