A look at what results Chelsea, Leicester City, and Manchester United need to do in order to finish in the top-four on a dramatic final-day in the Premier League.
Key Highlights
- Only one point separates Premier League sides Chelsea, Manchester United and Leicester City in fight to finish in top-four
- Chelsea will host Wolves while Leicester City and Manchester United will play each other at the King Power Stadium
- All three teams have the destiny in their own hands to qualify for the Champions League
The Premier League is headed for a dramatic final day this Sunday following Chelsea’s loss to Liverpool and Manchester United’s failure to get three points against West Ham.
Two Champions League places are still up for grabs as Man Utd, Chelsea, and Leicester fight for a place in Europe’s elite competition.
How does the table look?
Currently, Manchester United and Chelsea are level with 64 points each while Leicester are not far away with 63 points to their name. On the goal difference front, the Red Devils and the foxes go level at 28 however Frank Lampard’s side severely lack in the department with a goal difference of 13.
Who plays whom on the final day?
The fixture list of the Premier League’s final gameweek makes for a blockbuster ending. Manchester United will travel to Leicester in a match that is a virtual play-off for entry into Champions League next season. Even Chelsea do not have an easy evening on their hands as they host sixth-place Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge. Wolves are just four points below Chelsea and were in contention to make the top four till last week.
How can each team qualify?
The most incredible thing about the final-day scenario is the fact that all three teams have their destiny in their own hands. At least prior to kick-off, neither fanbase would have their eyes elsewhere in hope of making it through. Here is what each team need to do to get over the line:
Champions League Qualification scenarios:
Manchester United: The situation for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side is quite simple. Anything but a defeat will secure the job for them. A victory will ensure third-place finish while even a draw will be enough for them to finish above Leicester City at least. If they lose at the Kings Power Stadium, they would have to hope that Chelsea are beaten by Wolves to make it through.
Chelsea: Frank Lampard might wonder how it has taken Chelsea so long to seal qualification but now it is all down to a do or die game at the Stamford Bridge for his side. All Chelsea need to do is ensure they do not lose. Even a draw will be enough for them to go above Man Utd or Leicester depending on the result of their meeting. A victory can take them as high as third place unless Manchester United also get three points.
Meanwhile, a defeat will complicate matters. In case, Chelsea fail to even get a single point against Nuno Espirito’s side, they would have to hope that Manchester United beat Leicester. If the Blues lose and the meeting in Leicester ends in a draw, Lampard’s side will drop into fifth place and fail to make it on goal difference.
Leicester: The 2016 Premier League Champions were sitting very comfortably in third place at a time and looked like they could even push Manchester City for the runners-up position. However, a dramatic fall in form has seen them fail to seize the advantage but they can still get achieve the objective with a victory against Manchester United on the last day. Even a draw will be enough for them if Chelsea are beaten in West London. However, a defeat will ensure they lose out on any hope of Champions League qualification.
Despite Liverpool’s coronation as title-winners, the gameweek 38 promises to be one of the most exciting in recent times with a nail-biting race for both finishing in the top-four and avoiding relegation. It remains to be one seen which side can control their nerves and can get the job done.
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