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Chelsea have about a 60% chance of qualifying for the Champions League. |
Chelsea nearly dropped to sixth place in the early morning of May 17, but a header from Marc Cucurella in the 71st minute helped them beat Manchester United 1-0. Meanwhile, Aston Villa defeated Tottenham 2-0, temporarily taking fifth place.
However, Manchester City, who are sixth and a point behind Villa, have a game in hand against Bournemouth, and Chelsea know that a win over Nottingham Forest on the final day will guarantee them a Champions League place.
Forest, currently seventh, still have a chance of breaking into the top five. Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, need to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford on the final day and hope their opponents stumble.
Next season, English football will have six Champions League places, including the top five Premier League teams and the winners of the Europa League (the final between Manchester United and Tottenham). The fifth place will come from the impressive performance of English clubs in European Cups, similar to Spain.
Arsenal host Newcastle on May 18, a match that could decide one or two Champions League spots. A win would ensure Arsenal's place, while a draw would be enough thanks to the Gunners' superior goal difference.
If Arsenal lose, they will lose their top 2 spot, and even risk falling out of the top 5. However, their opponent in the final round is Southampton, the team at the bottom of the table. The possibility of Arsenal losing their Champions League ticket is very low.
Newcastle, if they beat Arsenal, will move up to second place, closing in on a Champions League spot. Manchester City need at least a point against Bournemouth to return to the top five.
Forest, meanwhile, are in a tough spot. They face West Ham on May 18, and a defeat would end their hopes. Forest are now four points off the top five.
According to Opta , Arsenal have a 99.8% chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season, Newcastle (92.5%), Manchester City (87.2%), Chelsea (60%), Aston Villa (49.2%), Nottingham Forest (11.3%).
Source: https://znews.vn/cuc-dien-cuoc-dua-top-5-premier-league-post1553685.html
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