Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes: Six Teams Compete for Four Spots
Premier League Standings Heading into Final Matches
As the Premier League season approaches its climax, the race for four Champions League spots intensifies, with six teams vying for qualification. Chelsea’s recent victories over Manchester United (1-0) and Aston Villa (2-0) have bolstered their position, placing them firmly in contention. With Liverpool already confirmed as the champions, Arsenal is on track to join them, needing only a point in their final two matches.
Teams in Contention
Currently, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester City control their own destinies, while Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest must rely on favorable outcomes elsewhere. If teams finish the season tied on points, goal difference will determine the standings.
England will send six teams to the Champions League next season: the top five from the Premier League and the winner of the Europa League, likely to be either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur.
Current Standings After 37 Matches
- Arsenal – 68 points (+33)
- Newcastle – 66 points (+23)
- Chelsea – 66 points (+20)
- Aston Villa – 66 points (+9)
- Manchester City – 65 points (+24)
- Nottingham Forest – 62 points (+12)
Note: Some teams have a game in hand.
Upcoming Fixtures
Here’s what remains for the contending teams:
- Arsenal: vs. Newcastle (Home), vs. Southampton (Away)
- Newcastle: vs. Arsenal (Away), vs. Everton (Home)
- Chelsea: vs. Nottingham Forest (Away)
- Manchester City: vs. Bournemouth (Home), vs. Fulham (Away)
- Aston Villa: vs. Manchester United (Away)
- Nottingham Forest: vs. West Ham (Away), vs. Chelsea (Home)
Chelsea is just start game away from securing their return to the Champions League (Credit: Football on TNT Sports).
As the season draws to a close, the excitement and tension continue to build, with fans eagerly anticipating the final matches that will determine which teams will earn their coveted spots in Europe’s premier club competition