With seven games to go in the Premier League, this is getting tense.
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Bearing that in mind, here at ProSoccerTalk we thought it would be a good time to look at the final weeks of the season and the scenarios for each team.
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Here’s “The Run-In” looking at the teams who are battling for European qualification.
Manchester City
Current position/points: 4th/51 points (played 30 games)
Toughest game: vs. Arsenal, May 7 | Full schedule
Most important player: Vincent Kompany - Captain and CB needs to stay fit otherwise City is in deep trouble
Most likely outcome: UCL qualification but if the recent slide continues, teams are queuing up to replace them.
West Ham United
Current position/points: 5th/50 points (played 30 games)
Toughest game: at Leicester City, Apr. 17 | Full schedule
Most important player: Dimitri Payet - Mercurial playmaker must be at his best in final weeks for the Hammers to crack the top four.
Most likely outcome: Top six and Europa League qualification. Some tough games to finish with.
Manchester United
Current position/points: 6th/50 points (played 30 games)
Toughest game: vs. Leicester, May 1 | Full schedule
Most important player: David de Gea - They can continue to sneak 1-0 wins as long as De Gea continues to pull off stunning saves.
Most likely outcome: They will be right in the hunt for a top four spot until the final game of the season. This will be tight.
Southampton
Current position/points: 7th/47 points
Toughest game: at Tottenham, May 7 | Full schedule
Most important player: Sadio Mane - If the Senegalese winger can stay hot, Saints can make a run at the top four. Seriously.
Most likely outcome: Another 7th place finish. Koeman’s men have three of the top four still to play.
Stoke City
Current position/points: 8th/46 points
Toughest game: vs. Tottenham, April 18 | Full schedule
Most important player: Marko Arnautovic - The big Austrian has stopped scoring and needs to regain form in the final weeks.
Most likely outcome: It seems like a top six finish is well within Stoke’s reach. They have plenty of tough games left. 7-9th most likely.
Liverpool
Current position/points: 9th/44 points (played 29 games)
Toughest game: vs. Tottenham, April 2 | Full schedule
Most important player: Philippe Coutinho - He makes them tick and when he’s on his game, Liverpool win. Imperative they find him.
Most likely outcome: Probably outside the top six. Yes, they’ve games in hand but this season would always be tough. Believe in Klopp.
Chelsea
Current position/points: 10th/41 points (played 30 games)
Toughest game: vs. Man City, April 16 | Full schedule
Most important player: Diego Costa - He’s back scoring goals and looks sharp but he must stay focused down the stretch.
Most likely outcome: At this point, top six would be miraculous. 8th would be the best possible outcome for the reigning champs.
