THE BBC pundit’s predictions for the Premier League have resurfaced with one glaring issue.
England’s top-flight already appears to be wrapped up with the champions and relegated trio practically confirmed.
Liverpool are on course to seal their second Premier League title – but not one pundit saw it coming.
Arne Slot has built on the foundations laid by Jurgen Klopp and has them fully in the driving seat for the title.
The Reds are just two wins away from confirming themselves as the league winners and snatch the crown away from Manchester City.
The Citizens have not put up a fight to defend their title and are battling to stay in the top four.
Arsenal have been the closest competitors to Slot’s side but failure to convert draws into wins has seen them fall well off the pace.
The Premier League has also seen some shock teams challenge for the European spots this season.
Nottingham Forest have been a breath of fresh air with their surprise contention for the Champions League spaces.
Under Nuno Espirito Santo, the East Midlands side have consistently remained in the top four this campaign.
Forest is in a good position to see the club return to the top European competition that they have previously won twice.
However, regular top four contenders Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United have been languishing in the bottom half.
The BBC pundit predictions did not reflect what would ultimately happen as not one backed Liverpool to win the title.
Pundits were split between Arsenal and Man City for first place, with only Stephen Warnock and Fara Williams backing the Reds to come at least second.
There were some calls from the pundits that have turned out to be wide of the mark.
Ellen White called for West Ham to finish fourth, but they are 17th, while Steve Sidwell expected Manchester United to come second, they are 14th.
BBC Pundits’ Prem top 4 predictions
Ellen White – Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, West Ham
Stephen Warnock – Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa
Rachel Brown-Finnis – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa
Fara Williams – Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea
Steve Sidwell – Man City, Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea
Nedum Onuoha – Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham
Sue Smith – Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham
Danny Gabbidon – Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham
Leon Osman – Arsenal, Man City, Newcastle, Tottenham
Matt Upson – Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea
Chris Waddle – Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea
Glenn Murray – Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea
Jermaine Beckford – Arsenal, Man City, Tottenham, Liverpool
Ashley Williams – Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool
Pat Nevin – Man City, Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea
Micah Richards – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United
Karen Bardsley – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United
Joe Hart – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United
Dion Dublin – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United
Rob Green – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United
Troy Deeney – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle
Anita Asante – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle
Lindsay Johnson – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle
Shay Given – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle
Danny Murphy – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham
Clinton Morrison – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham
Paul Robinson – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham
Chris Sutton – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham
Michael Brown – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham
Theo Walcott – Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham
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