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We are heading into the last international break of the 2018-19 campaign and the host of Premier League outfits would be looking to return stronger for the business end of this elite competition.
Things are heating up at the top of the Premier League table and so as in bottom. Liverpool rescued a crucial win against Fulham last Sunday and it saw them regaining the spot at top of the pile. While Tottenham's big downfall in the recent weeks has wide opened the top four race and it suggests that it could until the matchday 38. Arsenal did beat Manchester United by two goals to nil to come back to the fourth spot while Chelsea didn't capitalize the golden chance to register a grip at the top four positions after their rivals' slip-ups, as the Blues lost at the hands of Everton.
Currently, it is Liverpool who sits at top of the table with two points lead over second placed Manchester City but the challengers have played a game more than the champions. The third spot is occupied by Tottenham Hotspurs while Arsenal sees themselves sitting at the fourth position in the Premier League table.
All this only suggests that there would be so much drama unfolded in the coming months and we would experiencing an immense thrill of the Premier League.
Here are the predicted top four standings of the Premier League at the cessation of Matchday 38.
#4 Manchester United
The top four race is hitting up immensely and it's really difficult to determine whether would qualify for the Champions League action next season. But, Ole Gunnar Solkjaer's refurbished Manchester United may have enough to get the fourth place.
Since Ole Gunnar Solkjaer's appointment as a manager at the Red Half of Manchester, the Old Trafford outfit has seen a huge surge. Moreover, his arrival has resulted into likes of Pogba, Rashford finding their boots again. The caretaker manager's biggest achievement at Manchester United so far is the qualification to quarterfinals of the Champions League, pulling out an incredible come back against Paris Saint-Germain.
Currently, the Red Devils are at a fifth position with 58 points in the bag, two points behind Arsenal. They had a recent downfall as they lost against Arsenal and Wolves. But given the list of Manchester United's upcoming fixtures, they do have a good chance to bounce back. They do face Barcelona in quarterfinals of UEFA Champions League and do have a hectic April, but Ole Gunnar Solksjaer drive may be enough to secure the fourth place.
#3 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur has experienced a substantial downfall in recent weeks. They are winless in four Premier League fixtures and have obtained just one point. However, other rivals like Chelsea, Manchester United, not capitalizing Spurs recent dip has resulted in Mauricio Pochettino's side retaining the third position.
Tottenham Hotspur now has a fully fit squad after a quite long and moreover, a new stadium could be a big boost for them in the coming months. An international break may see them bouncing back from what was their one of the biggest downfalls of the recent memory. Spurs are tuned to finish in the top four positions and have been consistently qualifying for Champions League from last three seasons.
Son Heung Min has been in flying colors this season, Harry Kane has back at goals and moreover, Dele Alli is also back fully fit. They do have some really difficult fixtures such as trips to Anfield and Manchester City but they might have enough to put an upper hand over their top four rivals and finish at the third spot.
#2 Manchester City ( Runners-Up)
Manchester City is having yet another remarkable campaign but they might not end their season the way they ended the last.
Manchester City has been delivering some beautiful football since the inception of the 2017-18 campaign and is surely one of the best sides in Europe at the moment. Sergio Aguero is having yet another brilliant goal scoring campaign, Raheem Sterling continues to prove his worth while Aymeric Laporte has been rock-solid at the back so far this season. There were moments, where it was felt that they would go invincible this season but they did have a downfall in December where they lost two consecutive games at the hands of Crystal Palace and Leicester City.
They currently are placed at a second position with 74 points, two behind Liverpool who has 76 in the bag but has played a game more than City.
Manchester City heads into an immensely hectic April. They are set to face Spurs three times in the space of 10 days and do travel to the Old Trafford. There is a big possibility of them losing a point or two in those fixtures. They have already secured one silverware for this season and have a chance to clinch Champions League and the FA Cup but, they might miss out on Premier League trophy this campaign and finish second as runners-up.
#1 Liverpool (Champions)
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, finally, may prove to be the team to end the 29 years drought and clinch the first ever Premier League in their history.
Liverpool has lost just once this season and is enjoying arguably the best premier league campaign in their history. The Reds have the best defense in the Premier League commanded by arguably the best defender in the world right now, Virgil Van Dijk. Moreover, Thier proficiency in attack cannot be overlooked as they have scored more goals than any other side in the Premier League except Manchester City. Their sizzling forward trio consisting of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, and Sadio Mane, who is currently enjoying the form of his life, has already scored 45 goals in Premier League so far this campaign.
The Merseyside club did have a dip in their form and drew numerous games and lost a grip on the top spot. However, they look like have bounced back pretty well. Last Sunday's crucial victory Fulham saw them regaining the top spot, though they have played one more match than Manchester City. The Reds do not have an away trip to; Top six' side and has been drawn to play against FC Porto in UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Recently, a winning attitude has been seen in their squad and the schedule may result in their favor.
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool has an immense panel of quality players at each of the compartment. It's surely gonna be very difficult and there would be a number of obstacles in their way. But, their squad strength, their urge, their quality may hand their supporters the long-awaited Premier League title.
