How Everton point deduction changes predicted Premier League table for Aston Villa, Wolves and Man Utd
Toby Bryant
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The Everton points deduction could benefit Wolves. (Image: Getty Images)
It should have been a quiet weekend for Aston Villa, Wolves and Premier League football with eyes turning to international action and top flight games on pause.
However, the Premier League has rocked the footballing world today by serving a huge 10-point deduction to Everton for breaches of financial rules. The punishment has already shaken up the division and, although tough news for Toffees fans to take, could boost Wolves hopes should the side be dragged into any relegation scrap.
BirminghamWorld looks at the Opta predicted table as news of the Everton points loss breaks and what it might mean for the Villains and Wolves down the line.
Opta predicts a 84.3% chance of finishing 1st. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 44.4% chance of finishing 2nd. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 36.2% chance of finishing 3rd. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 23.1% chance of finishing 4th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 21.9% chance of finishing 5th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 20% chance of finishing 6th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 16.7% chance of finishing 7th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 16.4% chance of finishing 8th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 16.1% chance of finishing 9th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 15.6% chance of finishing 10th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 15.7% chance of finishing 11th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 15.1% chance of finishing 12th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 16% chance of finishing 13th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 15.9% chance of finishing 14th.
Opta predicts a 18% chance of finishing 15th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 18.8% chance of finishing 16th.
Opta predicts a 30.5% chance of finishing 17th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 26.5% chance of finishing 18th.
Opta predicts a 28.7% chance of finishing 19th. (Photo: Getty Images)
Opta predicts a 37.1% chance of finishing 20th. (Photo: Getty Images)
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