THE Premier League’s title race and relegation battle have both long been settled.
But the tussle for qualification is set to go down to the wire.
Newcastle and Chelsea are involved in the Champions League tussle
Aston Villa and Manchester City are also battling for a Champions League spot
Nottingham Forest beat West Ham 2-0 earlier todayTitle winners have long been assured of their place, while ‘s over secured their place at Europe’s top table for next season.
The Toon, , , and remain in a dog fight for Europe.
City sit sixth in the table, but have played a game fewer than their Champions League-chasing rivals.
Should ‘s side beat at the Etihad on Tuesday, they will vault up to third, on 68 points.
Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa are tied on 66 points.
The Toon’s goal different is two better than the Blues’, while Villa’s is 11 back from Chelsea’s.
Forest are then a point back on 65, currently behind City on goal difference.
Should City beat Bournemouth, a victory at on the final day would secure third place.
Newcastle will host next Sunday and will guarantee a Champions League place with a win.
Chelsea will make a tricky trip to Nottingham Forest in a do-or-die clash.
‘s side must avoid defeat against ‘s men to stay above them.
Should the Blues draw, they would be overtaken by Aston Villa if ‘s side beat at Old Trafford.
In order to qualify, Forest will need to beat Chelsea and hope that one of Newcastle or Villa fail to win on the final day, or that City fail to win either of their remaining two matches.
Whoever comes sixth will qualify for the .
Should Chelsea fall to sixth, seventh could also carry a Europa League place â if the Blues win the Conference League.
Otherwise, seventh will carry with it a Conference League spot.
A sixth English team will also qualify for the Champions League.
The winner of Wednesday night’s Europa League final between and Manchester United will earn a place in ‘s premier competition for next season.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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