OPTA uses supercomputers to make predictions for the new Premier League season, optimistic about Liverpool's successful defending title, Arsenal is second again, and Manchester United only ranks 12th.

OPTA predicts the new season of Premier League:

1. Liverpool

2. Arsenal

3. Manchester City

4. Chelsea

5. Villa

6. Newcastle

7. Crystal Palace

8. Brighton

9. Bournemouth

10 .Brentford

11. Forest

12. Manchester United

13. Everton

14. Tottenham

15. Fulham

16. West Ham

17. Wolves

18. Burnley

19. Leeds

20. Sunderland