The race for the top four is among the tightest it has been as five clubs battle for the three UEFA Champions League places behind runaway leaders Manchester City.
Which of the five have the advantage during the run-in? Richard Morgan of Skysports.com reveals all.
| Position Pos | Club | Played Pl | GD | Points Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City
MCI
|
38 | +79 | 100 |
| 2 |
Manchester United
MUN
|
38 | +40 | 81 |
| 3 |
Tottenham Hotspur
TOT
|
38 | +38 | 77 |
| 4 |
Liverpool
LIV
|
38 | +46 | 75 |
| 5 |
Chelsea
CHE
|
38 | +24 | 70 |
| 6 |
Arsenal
ARS
|
38 | +23 | 63 |
Manchester United
Jose Mourinho's side face defining games against rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal, all at Old Trafford.
However, tricky-looking clashes at Crystal Palace, West Ham and Manchester City that could end up deciding their fate.
Liverpool
On paper, awkward trips to Man Utd, Everton and Chelsea look to be Liverpool's hardest tests.
But given the Reds' unpredictability, it is more likely that encounters against mid-table sides West Ham, Watford and AFC Bournemouth will determine where they finish.
Chelsea
Chelsea face the Manchester clubs in their next two contests, with the first, at Old Trafford, one that may go a long way in deciding the champions' top-four hopes.
However, the Blues also face Spurs and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge before the season's climax, knowing victories in those fixtures could be decisive.
Tottenham Hotspur
The team with the greatest momentum appear to also have the most favourable run-in, facing opponents with an average position of 13th.
Spurs' next top-six tests come at Chelsea and Man City on 1 and 14 April.
Arsenal
The Gunners do only have to play two of their top-six rivals, Man City and Man Utd, but whether they can make up their eight-point deficit on Chelsea remains doubtful.
Arsene Wenger's team need 24 points from their final 11 matches to reach the average number for finishing fourth since 1995/96.
