After spending some time going through the remaining fixture list, I have begun the process of projecting the final standings for the 2011-12 season of the Premier League. Now, obviously, with any type of projections, injuries and dips in form are difficult to foresee.  However, based on these projections, there are a few things that stick out:

  • The large point difference between the top two clubs is largely due to the fact that Manchester United finishes the season playing the likes of QPR, Wigan, and Aston Villa while Manchester City has to play at Arsenal, at a surprisingly tough Norwich, and at Newcastle.
  • Everton’s recent run of positive form could be coming to an end with a trying stretch of matches as they are projected to only gain four more points.
  • Sadly, the projections say that fans of the Blackburn, Wolves and Wigan will be cheering for their clubs in the Championship next season.

Points

Project Remaining

End of season

4/3/12

Points

point total

Manchester United

76

17

Manchester United

93

Manchester City

71

11

Manchester City

82

Arsenal

58

16

Arsenal

74

Tottenham

58

14

Tottenham

72

Chelsea

53

15

Chelsea

68

Newcastle

53

11

Newcastle

64

Everton

43

4

Sunderland

54

Liverpool

42

10

Liverpool

52

Sunderland

41

13

Swansea City

51

Fulham

39

7

Stoke City

51

Swansea City

39

12

Everton

47

Norwich City

39

8

Norwich City

47

Stoke City

38

13

Fulham

46

West Bromwich

36

10

West Bromwich

46

Aston Villa

33

3

Aston Villa

36

Bolton

29

5

Bolton

34

Blackburn

28

2

QPR

33

QPR

28

5

Blackburn

30

Wigan

28

1

Wigan

29

Wolverhampton

22

2

Wolverhampton

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What do you think? Are these projections accurate or did I underestimate any club?