The 2023/24 Premier League season has already dished out plenty of twists and turns as the battles at the top and bottom of the table look to go right down to the wire. While Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal fight for the top spot, Aston Villa remain eager to secure Champions League football.
After their latest win over Fulham, the Villans are currently fourth in the table on 49 points, two clear of Tottenham Hotspur and a healthy six above Manchester United. But how will the remaining fixtures unfold for Unai Emery and his team?
FootballWP has forecast how the final Premier League table could look based on the predicted trajectory of the games still to come this season. Take a look below at where Villa have been tipped to finish in their battle at the top of the table and where their closest rivals will place in comparison.
1. 20th — Burnley
Predicted points: 16
2. 19th — Sheffield United
Predicted points: 17
3. 18th — Crystal Palace
Predicted points: 34
4. 17th — Nottingham Forest
Predicted points: 36 (–18 GD)