5) Race for the title and top four blown wide open
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Had Chelsea won this game, it may have put the league title out of reach for Tottenham Hotspur. Now, the Blues lie just four points ahead of their London rivals with six games to go. Conte’s side have not done well against the top six in the away games having now lost at Old Trafford, the Emirates, and White Hart Lane without scoring a single goal.
Before they resume their league campaign, they face each other in the FA Cup semi-final next weekend. A look at the remaining fixtures sees Chelsea have the upper hand on paper. Among the top seven, the Blues only have a trip to Everton while Spurs are yet to face Arsenal and Manchester United.
In the race for the top four, this result gives Mourinho’s side a huge lift. United still have two games in hand and should they win those they will equal Liverpool’s points tally. The Red Devils are yet to face Spurs and Arsenal and it’s easy to understand why Mourinho is focusing on the Europa League to get a Champions League spot.
But this result has surely sent tremors through the top of the table and sets it up for a tantalising finish to the Premier League campaign.
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 32 | 38 | 75 |
| 2 | Tottenham | 32 | 46 | 71 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 33 | 29 | 66 |
| 4 | Man City | 32 | 28 | 64 |
| 5 | Man Utd | 31 | 24 | 60 |
| 6 | Everton | 33 | 23 | 57 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 30 | 22 | 54 |
