A Tight Race: Predicting the Battle For European Football Next Season
6th-Placed Wolverhampton Wanderers (43 pts, +7 GD)
Fixtures: WHU (A), BOU (H), AVA (A), ARS (H), SHU (A), EVE (H), BUR (A), CRY (H), CHE (A)
Wolverhampton have been very good this season. Currently, they are in a position to make it to the Europa League.
They are presently in the tournament this season but by the way, they have been playing, the Wolves definitely have their sights set on the Champions League. Wolves have a mixed type of schedule. One that is not too easy nor is it too hard. A couple of their matches should be fairly easy wins.
The only matches that matter most are against Sheffield United and Chelsea. The Wolves have aspirations, but they need to play like they really want a UCL slot. Not making could see them lose their main striker and other top players.
Predictions: W – D – W – L – L – D – W – W – L, 57 pts
7th-Placed Sheffield United (43 pts, +5 GD)
Fixtures: AVA (A), NEW (A), MUN (A), TOT (H), BUR (A), WLV (H), CHE (H), LEI (A), EVE (H), SOU (A)
Sheffield United have been the biggest surprise in the Premier League this season. Prior to the season’s commencement, Sheffield was projected to finish 20th and be relegated.
Instead, they are currently in a Europa League position and are also looking to be in next season’s edition of fighting for a Champions League holding.
In terms of how the Blades’ schedule is looking, it does not seem too difficult. They have some fairly easy wins and a couple of difficult matches against the big clubs.
Sheffield does not have many high profile players, but Dean Henderson has led them to this point. We shall see if Sheffield can hold their ground. Anything from this point on will be regarded as a bonus and an overachievement.