Supercomputer tips Graham Potter to outgun Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa as Premier League battle takes another twist

Brighton and Hove Albion will look to return to winning ways as they welcome Aston Villa to the Amex Stadium this Saturday - but where will Albion finish in the top flight this season?

By Derren Howard

Published 24th Feb 2022, 12:40 BST

Updated 24th Feb 2022, 17:56 BST

Graham Potter's team are currently ninth in the league standings and are on track to for their highest ever Premier League finish.

Last Saturday they produced a rare below par display as they were soundly beaten 3-0 by relegation threatened Burnley.

Sean Dyche's team however are on an upward curve and proved their win at Albion was no fluke as they beat Tottenham 1-0 at Turf Moor last night.

Aston Villa are next up at the Amex this Saturday for Albion and Steven Gerrard's men will also be out to prove a point as they arrive on the back of two defeats to Newcastle and Watford.

Following the latest top-flight action on Wednesday, the final Premier League table has been predicted by statisticians at FiveThirtyEight.

Scroll down and click through to see where Albion are predicted to finish compared to Aston Villa and the rest of the Premier League rivals.