With the Premier League season nearing its end, the fight for Champions League qualification is intensifying. While Liverpool and Arsenal are likely to secure the top two spots, the race for the remaining places is wide open.
Currently, several teams, potentially up to eight, believe they have a chance to finish in the top spots. Nottingham Forest`s current position might be misleading, and teams like Chelsea and Manchester City, despite past inconsistencies, are still strong contenders.
Newcastle, boosted by their recent cup win, along with Aston Villa and unexpected contenders like Brighton, Fulham, and Bournemouth, are all in the mix. With only a few points separating these teams, the remaining fixtures will be crucial.
Although the Premier League is guaranteed four Champions League spots, it`s highly probable they will secure a fifth spot due to strong European performances. There`s even a possibility of more if English teams win European competitions.
Gameweek 30 Results
- Arsenal 2, Fulham 1
- Wolves 0, West Ham 1
- Nottingham Forest 2, Manchester United 2
- Bournemouth 2, Ipswich 1
- Brighton 1, Aston Villa 1
- Manchester City 3, Leicester 0
- Newcastle 2, Brentford 1
- Southampton 0, Crystal Palace 2
- Liverpool 1, Everton 0
- Chelsea 2, Tottenham 2
Fulham`s chances against Arsenal are slim, and Bournemouth could overtake them. Chelsea faces a tough test against Tottenham, who could pose a significant threat.
Gameweek 31 Preview
- Everton 1, Arsenal 1
- Crystal Palace 2, Brighton 1
- Ipswich 2, Wolves 0
- West Ham 2, Bournemouth 2
- Aston Villa 3, Nottingham Forest 1
- Brentford 0, Chelsea 0
- Fulham 1, Liverpool 3
- Tottenham 2, Southampton 0
- Manchester United 0, Manchester City 1
- Leicester 0, Newcastle 2
Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest is a key match. A win for Forest would solidify their position, while a loss could bring them back into the chasing pack. Newcastle has an opportunity to strengthen their top-five ambitions.
Gameweek 32 Preview
- Manchester City 2, Crystal Palace 1
- Brighton 1, Leicester 0
- Nottingham Forest 2, Everton 0
- Southampton 1, Aston Villa 0
- Arsenal 1, Brentford 0
- Chelsea 3, Ipswich 0
- Liverpool 2, West Ham 1
- Wolves 1, Tottenham 0
- Newcastle 3, Manchester United 1
- Bournemouth 3, Fulham 2
Game in hand
- Newcastle 2, Crystal Palace 2
Crystal Palace faces a difficult week with matches against Manchester City and Newcastle. Fulham`s hopes might fade if they don`t win against Bournemouth.
Predicted partial table on April 17
| Pos. | Team | Pl. | W | D | L | GD | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Nottingham Forest | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 58 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 57 |
| 5 | Newcastle United | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 57 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 54 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 51 |
| 8 | Brighton | 32 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 51 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | -3 | 49 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 46 |
| 11 | Fulham | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 45 |
Gameweek 33 Preview
- Brentford 2, Brighton 0
- Crystal Palace 2, Bournemouth 2
- Everton 0, Manchester City 1
- West Ham 1, Southampton 0
- Aston Villa 3, Newcastle 2
- Fulham 0, Chelsea 1
- Ipswich 0, Arsenal 2
- Manchester United 2, Wolves 1
- Leicester 1, Liverpool 3
- Tottenham 2, Nottingham Forest 1
Aston Villa vs. Newcastle and Tottenham vs. Nottingham Forest are crucial for Champions League qualification hopes. Tottenham could play a significant role in the top-five race.
Gameweek 34 Preview
- Chelsea 2, Everton 0
- Brighton 2, West Ham 1
- Newcastle 3, Ipswich 0
- Nottingham Forest 1, Brentford 0
- Southampton 0, Fulham 0
- Wolves 1, Leicester 2
- Arsenal 1, Crystal Palace 1
- Bournemouth 2, Manchester United 0
- Liverpool 3, Tottenham 1
- Manchester City 2, Aston Villa 0
Chelsea vs. Everton is vital for Chelsea, facing a tough run of fixtures. Manchester City vs. Aston Villa could significantly impact Villa`s top-four chances. Liverpool might secure the Premier League title this week.
Gameweek 35 Preview
- Manchester City 4, Wolves 1
- Aston Villa 2, Fulham 1
- Brentford 3, Manchester United 1
- Everton 0, Ipswich 1
- Leicester 2, Southampton 1
- West Ham 1, Tottenham 1
- Arsenal 2, Bournemouth 0
- Brighton 2, Newcastle 2
- Chelsea 1, Liverpool 1
- Crystal Palace 1, Nottingham Forest 1
This gameweek could narrow the Champions League contenders to four teams fighting for three spots. Manchester City`s match against Wolves and games involving Newcastle, Chelsea, and Forest are key.
Predicted partial table on May 5
| Pos. | Team | Pl. | W | D | L | GD | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Manchester City | 35 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 66 |
| 4 | Nottingham Forest | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 62 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 35 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 61 |
| 6 | Newcastle United | 35 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 61 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 35 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 55 |
Gameweek 36 Preview
- Bournemouth 2, Aston Villa 2
- Fulham 1, Everton 0
- Ipswich 1, Brentford 1
- Liverpool 1, Arsenal 2
- Manchester United 1, West Ham 0
- Newcastle 1, Chelsea 1
- Nottingham Forest 1, Leicester 0
- Southampton 0, Manchester City 2
- Tottenham 1, Crystal Palace 2
- Wolves 2, Brighton 1
Newcastle vs. Chelsea is a potential playoff for Champions League qualification. Nottingham Forest has opportunities to gain points against Leicester and West Ham.
Gameweek 37 Preview
- Arsenal 1, Newcastle 1
- Aston Villa 1, Tottenham 0
- Brentford 1, Fulham 2
- Brighton 2, Liverpool 2
- Chelsea 3, Manchester United 1
- Crystal Palace 1, Wolves 0
- Everton 2, Southampton 0
- Leicester 1, Ipswich 2
- Manchester City 2, Bournemouth 1
- West Ham 1, Nottingham Forest 1
Arsenal vs. Newcastle and West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest could be significant. Chelsea`s match against Manchester United is also crucial in the Champions League race.
Gameweek 38 Preview
- Bournemouth 2, Leicester 1
- Fulham 1, Manchester City 1
- Ipswich 2, West Ham 2
- Liverpool 3, Crystal Palace 0
- Manchester United 1, Aston Villa 0
- Newcastle 3, Everton 0
- Nottingham Forest 1, Chelsea 2
- Southampton 0, Arsenal 3
- Tottenham 3, Brighton 3
- Wolves 2, Brentford 1
Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea on the final day could be decisive for Champions League qualification. Newcastle will be aiming to secure a high-scoring win against Everton.
Predicted final table
| Pos. | Team | W | D | L | GD | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 27 | 9 | 2 | 52 | 90 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 22 | 13 | 3 | 39 | 79 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 22 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 73 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 19 | 11 | 8 | 25 | 68 |
| 5 | Newcastle | 19 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 66 |
| 6 | Nottingham Forest | 19 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 66 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 16 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 59 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 16 | 11 | 11 | -3 | 59 |
| 9 | Brighton | 14 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 57 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 14 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 55 |
| 11 | Fulham | 14 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 53 |
| 12 | Brentford | 14 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 49 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 13 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 47 |
| 14 | West Ham | 11 | 11 | 16 | -17 | 44 |
| 15 | Tottenham | 12 | 7 | 19 | 10 | 43 |
| 16 | Everton | 8 | 14 | 16 | -13 | 38 |
| 17 | Wolves | 10 | 5 | 23 | -24 | 35 |
| 18 | Ipswich | 6 | 10 | 22 | -39 | 28 |
| 19 | Leicester | 6 | 5 | 27 | -49 | 23 |
| 20 | Southampton | 3 | 4 | 31 | -61 | 13 |
