With the bell ringing in the early hours of Saturday morning (6), the new season of the English Premier League is about to kick off. The authoritative data platform OPTA announced the probability of winning the new season, in which last season's runner-up Liverpool topped the list with a probability of 49.72%, is expected to become the biggest favorite to win the title this season. The defending champion Manchester City is followed by 47.03% probability, this is the "blue moon" for the first time in the past five years in the chance to win the title behind other teams, is the pattern of the Premier League this season will change dramatically?
Through in-depth analysis of each team's lineup and various data, OPTA believes that Liverpool's probability of winning the title is as high as 49.72%, which is the highest among all teams. In addition, OPTA also pointed out that Liverpool's performance in the pre-season warm-up matches was better than that of Manchester City, with new striker Davin Coulibaly quickly integrating into the team and helping Liverpool beat City in the Community Shield. In contrast, City's newest signing, goal scorer Erlin Harland, seems to have not yet fully adapted to the team's tactical style, a situation that gives cause for concern.
Ranked in the third place in the probability of winning the championship team is Tottenham Hotspur, the probability of only 1.81%, Chelsea is only 1.1%, and Manchester United's probability of winning the championship is as low as 0.18%. From this, the new season of the Premier League title fight, will still be the fierce competition between Manchester City and Liverpool.
