A seven-point lead for Liverpool at the summit suggests a thrilling title race is unlikely, but there's bound to be plenty of drama as several teams hunt for Champions League football.Manchester United and Tottenham's dismal seasons means it's not the usual suspects aiming to compete in Europe's premier club competition next term.

A couple of newbies have been thrust into the mix.Instead of vying to claim a fifth-straight league title, Manchester City are one of the multiple sides in the Champions League hunt.

An Omar Marmoush-inspired 4-0 beatdown of Newcastle at the weekend has boosted the likelihood that their collapse won't result in Europa League football while Pep Guardiola aims to rebuild.Opta's supercomputer has certainly taken kindly to their recent triumph, with their projection suggesting City will claim a top-four spot at a canter.

Here's what their current projected Premier League table looks like..