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Supercomputer Predicts Premier League Table for Every Possible Man City Points Deduction

The size of the points deduction it would take to definitively relegate Manchester City has been predicted.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

How do England beat Spain, or even score against them? The data suggests crosses

Thomas Tuchel wishes England could play more like the world champions, but, as he put it, they may have to ‘embrace the chaos’ instead

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

Tottenham chances of Premier League relegation revealed after Aston Villa loss

It has been a nightmare start to the season for Tottenham - despite spending big in the summer

Evening Standard · Sep 22

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Supercomputer Predicts Impact of Derby Defeat on Real Madrid's Title Hopes

José Mourinho’s side were usurped by their cross-city rivals after Sunday’s defeat at the Metropolitano.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

Supercomputer Predicts Premier League Table After Man City Punish Arsenal Stumble

Manchester United’s chances of Champions League qualification took a dent this weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 20

Supercomputer Predicts Brutal Impact of Man Utd’s Derby Day Disappointment

An error from the refereeing team saw the Red Devils fall 1–0 to Manchester City.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14

Why It Took Seven Years for Benjamin Sesko to Agree Man Utd Transfer

Šeško was also linked with Arsenal and Newcastle but ultimately made a sacrifice to eventually join Manchester United.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 13

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Supercomputer Predicts Final Champions League Table After Matchday 1

The leading contenders refused to stumble at the start of their respective campaigns.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 11

Champions League opening data shows English dominance and too few shocks

The numbers from the first round of the league phase point to Italian teams struggling even if Inter impressed in defeat at Real Madrid

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

Supercomputer Predicts 2026–27 Champions League Winner After League Phase Draw

The numbers have been crunched, and they reveal that this year’s competition will certainly not disappoint.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7

Supercomputer Predicts Premier League Table After Summer Transfer Window Closes

The Premier League’s summer spend exceeded $4.4 billion.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2

2026–27 Champions League Draw: Ranking Every Club’s Schedule From Easiest to Hardest

Standout league phase ties include Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona and Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28

Supercomputer Predicts Final 2026–27 Premier League Table After Arsenal’s Perfect Start

The Gunners have their sights set on successfully defending the Premier League title.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 26

Hull punished United defence in victory but Carrick’s attack is bigger area of concern

Manchester United again struggled against a back five as the promoted hosts exploited a set-piece weakness

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 19: Sunderland

Sunderland fans hope Régis Le Bris and his talented squad can continue to surprise the pundits and Opta

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Baptisms of fire: the fixture list has not been kind to Coventry, Hull and Ipswich

A tough start awaits for the promoted trio, with Premier League matches against last season’s top three and European qualifiers

Sports Illustrated · Aug 14

Supercomputer Predicts 2026–27 Premier League Table As Arsenal Aim to Defend Title

The start of the 2026–27 Premier League season is upon us.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 14

Five Factors That Make La Liga Box-Office Viewing in 2026–27

Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are the headline acts as usual.

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

Supercomputer Predicts Barcelona, Real Madrid’s Finish in 2026–27 La Liga Table

Barcelona are vying to make it three titles in a row.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

Supercomputer Predicts UEFA Super Cup Winner As PSG, Aston Villa Battle for Glory

The first trophy of 2026–27 is up for grabs at Red Bull Arena.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Spain’s metronome: the statistics behind Rodri’s superb World Cup campaign

Midfielder’s supreme passing was too much for Argentina to handle in the final but his work without the ball proved just as crucial

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

The Argentinian Fans May Just Will Lionel Messi & Co. to World Cup Victory

Spain enters Sunday’s 2026 World Cup final as the favorite, but Argentina’s magic doesn’t seem to be running out.

Latin Times · Jul 13

France's Firepower Meets Spain's Fortress, and England's Nerve Meets Argentina's Killer Instinct

World Cup 2026 semifinals: France vs Spain, England vs Argentina. Strengths, flaws, the Golden Boot race and what Opta's model says about each tie.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12

Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner After Thrilling Quarterfinals

Forty-eight teams have been reduced to a final four.

Latin Times · Jul 11

A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal

Mikel Merino's late goal off a spilled save lifts Spain past Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup thriller, setting up a semifinal clash with France.

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