The curtains are set to come back down on the 2021/22 English Premier League season this coming week when the final match will likely be performed.
The battle for the Premier League crown is about to go all the way down to the wire, with Man Metropolis and Liverpool separated by simply three factors with two matches remaining.
The identical may be mentioned of the top-four battle, with three groups, all from London nonetheless in with a shout.
Chelsea prolonged their margin to Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur with Wednesday night time’s victory away at Leeds United.
The win ensured the Blues have a four-point benefit over their London rivals.
Thomas Tuchel might have routinely certified for the Champions League on Thursday night time had Arsenal gained at Tottenham Hotspur.
This didn’t occur although as Spurs gained the north London derby, 3-0, that means the battle continues into the penultimate weekend of the league marketing campaign.
The win for Antonio Conte’s facet hurled them again into the race for a top-four end, as they now sit some extent beneath the Gunners.
So what are the permutations?
Tottenham and Arsenal nonetheless have to win each their remaining two matches to have a sensible probability of catching Chelsea.
Arsenal will play away at Newcastle earlier than a house conflict in opposition to relegation-threatened Everton.
Spurs, then again, play Burnley and Norwich of their remaining two fixtures.
For the Blues, one level from their remaining residence fixtures in opposition to Leicester Metropolis and Watford could possibly be sufficient to safe the highest 4.
Tuchel’s facet have a superior aim distinction and may afford to attract in each matches and nonetheless be within the Champions League subsequent season no matter different outcomes.