The Reds made the surprise decision to sack Arne Slot last week. It was believed that Liverpool had no intention of parting ways with Slot despite a dismal 25/26 campaign, but they had a change in heart and relieved him of his duties.

Former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is set to be named as Slot’s successor. According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have reached an agreement in principle to appoint the Spaniard as their new manager after talks advanced over the last 48 hours.

Liverpool To Improve Under Andoni Iraola, Says AI

Liverpool fans will be optimistic that they can be much more competitive with Iraola at the helm.

Iraola will arrive at the club following a highly impressive stint at AFC Bournemouth. The 43-year-old guided the Cherries to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League in 25/26, ensuring they will play in next season’s Champions League.

He departed the club having overseen 127 matches. His side won 37% (47) of those games.

Grok AI thinks that Liverpool will fare much better next campaign under Iraola. When asked by GiveMeSport how Liverpool will get on with the former Bournemouth man in charge, it said:

AI Predicts Premier League Table After Liverpool Hire Andoni Iraola

In the 2025/26 campaign, Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League. They amassed 60 points and won just 17 of their 38 matches.

GrokAI has predicted them to finish the 2026/27 campaign with 84 points, 24 more than they managed in the 25/26 season under Slot.

However, that isn’t enough for Liverpool to become English champions for the 21st time. AI thinks the Reds will finish second, five points behind eventual champions Arsenal, who are predicted to retain their title.

Liverpool are being predicted to finish three points clear of Manchester City, who are currently managerless following the departure of Pep Guardiola, with Michael Carrick’s Manchester United and Unai Emery’s Aston Villa rounding out the top five.

Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham are also being tipped to have a much better campaign as they finish sixth, seventh and eighth respectively.

At the other end of the table, AI thinks that the three promoted sides, Hull City, Ipswich Town and Coventry City, will go straight back down to the Championship. Sunderland are expected to struggle in their second season back in England’s top tier but survive by the narrowest of margins.