Liverpool's run-in results predicted as Arne Slot's side aim to end a disappointing domestic campaign on a high
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo (center, back) celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United
Liverpool have to play all three of their immediate rivals for a Champions League spot(Image: PETER POWELL, AFP via Getty Images)
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The battle for the remaining Champions League positions behind Arsenal and Manchester City is heating up. Traditionally, a fourth-place finish has been the standard to qualify for UEFA's premier club competition.
However, in recent years, an additional spot has been allocated to the two nations that perform best across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Newcastle United capitalised on the extra slot last season and despite English clubs' varied performances in the Champions League knockout stage this term, fifth place appears likely to be sufficient once more.
Liverpool, along with Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea, are all contenders, meaning at least one will miss out and have to make do with Europa League football. The ECHO forecasts each club's remaining results and final position...
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Man United
Current position: 3rd
Points: 55
Goal difference: +13
Leeds (h): The visitors will be battling for their Premier League survival but shouldn't have enough to halt United. Prediction: United 2-0 Leeds.
Chelsea (a): A crucial match that could swing either way. A draw seems like a safe bet, which would be handy Liverpool. Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 United.
Brentford (h): Keith Andrews' team have been one of the season's success stories, but it's difficult to envision the west Londoners taking anything from Old Trafford. Prediction: United 2-1 Brentford.
Liverpool (h): The Reds will be looking for revenge after October's defeat at Anfield. Prediction: United 1-1 Liverpool.
Sunderland (a): The Black Cats have fallen off in the second half of the season and United could capitalise. Prediction: Sunderland 0-2 United.
Nottingham Forest (h): With Forest fighting for their Premier League survival, it promises to be a tense affair. Prediction: Forest 1-1 United.
Brighton (a): A Seagulls team comfortably positioned in mid-table are perfect opponents for the final day. Prediction: Brighton 1-3 United.
Final points: 70
Michael Carrick pictured arriving at a game
Michael Carrick has led Man United into Champions League contention(Image: Getty)
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Aston Villa
Current position: 4th
Points: 51
Goal difference: +3
West Ham (h): The form side among the relegation strugglers won't be easy to beat. Prediction: Villa 1-1 West Ham.
Nottingham Forest (a): A challenging away game, but given Forest's current inability to find the net, Villa should take the points. Prediction: Forest 0-1 Villa.
Sunderland (h): A must-win match in Villa's pursuit of a Champions League spot. Prediction: Villa 2-0 Sunderland.
Fulham (a): A tough away game against a potent Fulham side. Prediction: Fulham 2-1 Villa.
Tottenham (h): While Spurs are beginning to show some resilience, Villa should still prevail. Prediction: Villa 2-1 Spurs.
Burnley (a): The Clarets ought to be relegated by then. Another must-win fixture. Prediction: Burnley 1-3 Villa.
Liverpool (h): Another six-pointer in the Champions League battle. It could be a thriller. Prediction: Villa 2-2 Liverpool.
Man City (a): A daunting fixture on paper but with City's title ambitions likely to be over by then, Villa have an opportunity to claim something. Prediction: 1-1 Villa.
Final points: 66
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery
Unai Emery is juggling the Premier League and the Europa League(Image: PA)
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Liverpool
Current position: 5th
Points: 49
Goal difference: +9
Brighton (a): Lifted by the victory over Galatasaray, the Reds should secure a crucial three points. Prediction: Brighton 0-2 Liverpool.
Fulham (h): Tricky opponents on their day but Arne Slot's team should triumph. Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Fulham.
Everton (a): The Reds' maiden visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium will be a challenging one. Prediction: Everton 1-1 Liverpool.
Crystal Palace (h): The Eagles will be completely safe by then, making them perfect opponents. Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Palace.
Man United (a): See above. Prediction: United 1-1 Liverpool.
Chelsea (h): Against a Chelsea team appearing increasingly in disarray, the Reds will have the edge. Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Chelsea.
Aston Villa (a): See above. Villa 2-2 Liverpool.
Brentford (h): The Reds may not have everything their own way against a Bees team that could require points to secure European football. Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Brentford.
Final points: 65
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot
Arne Slot is under pressure following a disappointing title defence(Image: Getty Images)
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Current position: 6th
Points: 48
Goal difference: +18
Everton (a): A challenging away fixture for a team still recovering from their Champions League disappointment. Prediction: Everton 2-1 Chelsea.
Man City (h): Chelsea might regroup to inflict further damage on City's diminishing title hopes: Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 City.
Man United (h): See above. Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 United.
Brighton (a): A crucial three points needed for the Blues. Prediction: Brighton 1-2 Chelsea.
Nottingham Forest (h): Forest are solid defensively but struggle to find the net. Expect a stalemate. Prediction: Chelsea 0-0 Forest.
Liverpool (a): See above. Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Chelsea.
Liam Rosenior during Chelsea's defeat to PSG
Liam Rosenior is already feeling the heat as Chelsea boss(Image: (Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images))
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Tottenham (h): Chelsea would relish nothing more than condemning Spurs to relegation, and they might just achieve it. Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Spurs.
Sunderland (a): The Blues can finish the campaign with a victory but it may prove insufficient for Champions League qualification. Prediction: Sunderland 0-1 Chelsea.
Final points: 60
Verdict: Should these results materialise, United will secure third place, with Villa and Liverpool, who may be preoccupied with European commitments, rounding out the top five. Chelsea look destined to fall short.
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