The race to finish in the top four of the Premier League is heating up. Just four points separate Manchester City in second and Liverpool in fourth. With just nine games to go, who will miss out on a spot in the Champions League?
We predict City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool’s remaining fixtures.
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Manchester City
Current position: 2nd – 58pts
The reigning Premier League champions recent poor form has seen them get dragged into a battle to finish in the top four rather than defend their title, take a look at how we think they will fare for the rest of the season.
West Brom (H) – WIN
Crystal Palace (A) – DRAW
Man United (A) – WIN
West Ham (H) – WIN
Aston Villa (H) – WIN
Tottenham (A) – DRAW
QPR (H) – WIN
Swansea (A) – DRAW
Southampton (H) – WIN
(21/27)
We predict City will string together a nine match unbeaten run, which will be enough to finish in the top four.
Arsenal
Current position: 3rd – 57pts
The Gunners always make the top four under Arsene Wenger, touted a possible title challengers for Chelsea, but we think that will be beyond them instead they could still finish as high as second.
Newcastle United (A) – WIN
Liverpool (H) – DRAW
Burnley (A) – WIN
Sunderland (H) – WIN
Chelsea (H) – DRAW
Hull City (A) – WIN
Swansea (H) – WIN
Man United (A) – DRAW
West Brom (H) – WIN
(21/27)
Arsenal always seem to put together a strong run at this time of the season and we expect no different this year.
Manchester United
Current position: 4th – 56pts
Given the amount of money spent on new players in the summer, Champions League qualification is a MUST at Old Trafford. Take a look at how we think they will fare in their remaining nine games.
Liverpool (A) – LOSE
Aston Villa (H) – WIN
Man City (H) – LOSE
Chelsea (A) – LOSE
Everton (A) – DRAW
West Brom (H) – WIN
Crystal Palace (A) – WIN
Arsenal (H) – DRAW
Hull City (A) – WIN
(14/27)
Tough games looming for the Red Devils. Will they accumulate enough points to qualify for the Champions League?
Liverpool
Current position: 5th – 54pts
The form team in the league, after a poor start to the season. Much credit has to go to Brendan Rodgers who has turned it around and look a good bet to make the top four.
Man United (H) – WIN
Arsenal (A) – DRAW
Newcastle (H) – WIN
Hull City (A) – WIN
West Brom (A) – LOSE
QPR (H) – WIN
Chelsea (A) – LOSE
Crystal Palace (H) – WIN
Stoke City (A) – DRAW
(17/27)
The Reds still have a few tricky games to negotiate before the end of the season. Will they have enough to grab that final Champions League spot?
Final standings involving the contenders for a Champions League spot.
2. Manchester City – 79pts
3. Arsenal – 78pts
4. Liverpool – 71pts
5. Manchester United – 70pts