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We are approaching the business end of the Premier League season and the race for the title as well as top-4 is heating up. Liverpool and Manchester City being the only ones left in the title race while Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea are going head-to-head for 2 remaining Champions League places and the gaps between the sides in terms of points is not very significant. Only 3 points separate 3rd place Tottenham from 6th place Manchester United and the fight for the Champions League places is expected to continue until the last game of the season.
There are 6 games still to be played this season and each and every game is a must-win for the four teams. We pick 5 key games that will decide which sides will feature in next years Champions League.
#5 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Arsenal
Nuno Espirito Santo's fierce Wolves have taken the Premier League by storm since their promotion from the Championship last season. They have got immense quality at their disposal and have played some brilliant counter-attacking football this season.
The players love to test themselves against the big boys in the league and have done brilliantly against them so far. Nuno's side has taken 13 points against the top-6 sides which is more than the likes of Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.
They have already dented Manchester United's top-4 opportunities with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday and might perform a similar feat again when they meet Arsenal on the 25th of April at the Molineux. The game ended in a stalemate when these two sides last met in the Premier League, with Wolves being the better side of the two and were unlucky to get just a draw in the end.
#4 Liverpool v Chelsea
It is always a high-flying game when Liverpool meets Chelsea but the stakes will be much higher this time around. Liverpool is going head to head with Manchester City for the Premier League title while Chelsea is fighting in hopes of finishing in the top-4 and book a place in next season's Champions League.
Chelsea delivered a hammer blow to Liverpool's title hopes back in 2013 in a similar stage of the season and Liverpool will do anything to avoid a repeat of something similar this time around. Chelsea has been struggling for form recently after a brilliant start to the season but is more than capable of beating Liverpool, with Champions League qualification on the line.
The last time these two sides met, we were subjected to some brilliant attacking football by both sides and the game ended in a stalemate at the Stamford Bridge. But a point this time around will not do any of the two sides any good.
#3 Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Another game in which two sides fighting for two different causes will face each other. The defending champions Manchester City are looking to retain the Premier League title while Tottenham is fighting to finish in a Champions League spot. Tottenham was very much in the title race but a recent slump in form has left them fighting for the top-4.
Tottenham has managed to win just 1 of its last 5 games. Meanwhile, Manchester City has been unstoppable in recent weeks and have won all of their last 5 games in the Premier League, showing no complacency at all.
Tottenham was on the wrong side of a 1-0 scoreline when the two sides met back in October but were able to match Manchester City for most of the game. We are expecting another close encounter and the two sides are expected to go toe-to-toe with each other considering the reputations of the managers in charge.
#2 Manchester United v Manchester City
It is always an exhilarating game when Manchester United play Manchester City given the rivalry between the two clubs. But it will have more than just pride at stake this time around.
Manchester United suffered a huge dent in their top-4 hopes after they were beaten 2-1 by Wolves on Tuesday, but their new permanent manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still upbeat about their chances of finishing in the top-4 at the end of the season.
Manchester United have completely transformed since their 3-1 loss at the Etihad Stadium and will go toe-to-toe this time around. Manchester United will do anything to spoil their rivals' title hopes with a victory at home.
Meanwhile, Manchester City will be hoping to do a double over their city rivals and continue their title charge, delivering a hammer blow to Manchester United's top-4 hopes in the process. It has all the ingredients to be one of the games of the season.
#1 Manchester United v Chelsea
It will be a fascinating game to watch when two sides who share so much history amongst themselves face each other at the business end of the season, fighting for the same objective. The clash between the two titans has produced some mesmerising games in recent past and expect something similar this time around.
Both teams are fighting for the top-4 spot with Chelsea being in the driving seat at the moment and Manchester United will be looking to overtake their rivals when they meet at Old Trafford at the end of this month.
There was loads of drama when these two sides faced each other back in October, with Chelsea snatching an equaliser with almost the last kick of the game.
The Red Devils did manage to beat Chelsea 2-0 in the FA Cup 5th round tie and will be looking to produce a similar performance at Old Trafford. It is a must-win game for either side if they hope to be involved in next season's Champions League.
