The football sphere was thrown into an awkward frenzy at the beginning of the week upon the news of the breakaway ‘Super League’.
The fans revolted, and players – even some from 12 big clubs involved – gave signs of disapproval to the seemingly rebellious breakaway which they believe could have surely impaired the future of football by no small measure.
Now, plans for the league has been suspended as announced by the orchestrator Real Madrid’s President Florentino Perez, and the proverbial prodigal teams now know they have to finish strongly in their respective domestic leagues to compete at the biggest stage on the continent next season – and that remains the 29-year-old UEFA Champions League competition.
Taking about earning a place in place in the Champions League, five Premier League teams are contending for the last two automatic qualification spots on the league table with barely six rounds until the end of the season.
Only three points separate 3rd-placed Leicester City and Liverpool, who are in 7th place. The race will almost definitely continue until the final matchday of the season, and it is worth knowing which team has the better chance their run of games in this interesting five-way contest.
NetBet, here, provides a lowdown on how these five teams could fare in this race.
- Leicester City – 1.44 odds
The Foxes are best placed to secure a berth, but the fact that they also spent weeks at 3rd place last season before they shockingly completely lost out of a top-four finish on the last matchday could make them a little mentally fragile.
Notably, they’ve got the advantage of having a game in hand as compared to other teams in the race. Their last seven games: West Brom (H), Crystal Palace (H), Southampton (A), Newcastle (H), Man United (A), Chelsea (A), Tottenham (H).
- Chelsea – 1.90 odds
The Blues have had their fortune remarkably overturned since the appointment of manager Thomas Tuchel and will sure be one hell of a contender in this race. However, they’ve got a tough line-up of games ahead of them.
Their last six games: West Ham (A), Fulham (H), Man City (A), Arsenal (H), Leicester (H), Aston Villa (A).
- West Ham – 4.35 odds
David Moyes’ men are somewhat punching above their weight this season. In fact, Newcastle are the only team outside the ‘big six’ who have beaten the Hammers in the league this season. That’s to show how they’ve consistently gotten good results from encounters with modest teams and minnows in the league this season.
Their last six games: Chelsea (H), Burnley (A), Everton (H), Brighton (A), West Brom (A), Southampton (H).
- Tottenham – 8.00 odds
They appear to be the least favoured team in this race and even the odds suggest so. You can’t however completely write them off as they could prove to be a resurgent side under their new interim manager Ryan Mason.
Their last five games: Sheffield (H), Leeds (A), Wolves (A), Aston Villa (H), Leicester (A).
- Liverpool – 1.71 odds
The defending champions are having a quite disappointing campaign, but they will sure be looking to make things a little better by earning Champions League qualification.
Their last six games: Newcastle (H), Man United (A), Southampton (H), West Brom (A), Burnley (A), Crystal Palace (H).
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