Premier League’s race for top four: GW37 crucial for Chelsea, Leicester, and Liverpool
By Varun Aithal
Thanks to Alisson Becker who scored a free header in the dying embers of the game to win the weekend’s past match for Jurgen Klopp, the excitement is still alive for another Matchday in the English Premier League.
Liverpool’s win over West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns has induced a sense of excitement in the race for Champions League qualification spots.
A defeat or a draw would have poured water on the Reds’ aspirations to secure Champions League action for next season. However, after their victory, Chelsea, Leicester City, and Liverpool are neck-and-neck to get a slot in Europe’s elite club competition for next season.
Chelsea’s loss against Arsenal has put them in a difficult situation. They were well on course to finish in the top four for the third consecutive season but the unfavorable/negative result against Mikel Arteta’s men has put their chances in jeopardy.
The current standings in the English Premier League are as follows:
"Leicester City- 66 points, GD= +21 Chelsea- 64 points, GD= +22 Liverpool-63 points, GD= +21 (Via: Premier League)"
The Foxes have bought themselves some breathing room with their 2-1 win at Old Trafford in GW 36. Mathematically, there are two CL spots that are up for grabs with five teams vying for it.
But it is Chelsea, Leicester City, and Liverpool who are serious contenders for the last two spots available. With two games left to play in England’s top-flight, GW37 has a big role to play ahead of D-day, which is the 23rd May 2021.
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