MANCHESTER CITY have suffered FA Cup final heartache against Crystal Palace at Wembley.
‘s 16th minute goal saw the on an eventful afternoon in North London.
Unusually for them, ‘s side have not won a trophy this season – although they will enter the newly revamped next month.
Things could go from bad to worse for as the Premier League reaches its conclusion next week.
Following their last week, Guardiola’s men face an almighty battle to qualify for next season’s .
And if they’re not careful, they could even tumble into the Conference League.
The Prem’s top five will qualify for the Champions League, with an extra place being awarded due to English side’s performances in Europe this season.
Sixth place will earn a spot, although seventh may not due to ‘s FA Cup triumph.
With Palace going into the Europa League, seventh would carry with it a place in the Conference League – unless win this season’s Conference League and finish sixth or seventh.
The Blues are set to take on in the final on May 28.
‘s side are currently fourth having played 37 games, ahead of fifth-placed on goal difference.
are second on 68 points, with third on 66 points. , meanwhile, are seventh on 62 points.
The Gunners, Toon, Forest and Man City have all played 36 games, one fewer than Chelsea and Villa.
City finish their season by hosting on Tuesday and travelling to next Sunday.
Should they lose both matches, and Forest earn at least four points from their games against and Chelsea, City would fall to seventh.
Provided that Chelsea remain in the top five, or fail to win the Conference League, a seventh-placed finish in the Premier League will carry with it a place in ‘s third-tier competition.
Following Palace’s FA Cup triumph, as many as 10 English teams could still qualify for Europe.
Should Chelsea win the Conference League and finish sixth or seventh, eighth would earn a Conference League spot, with the seventh-placed side in the Europa League.
The winner of and in Wednesday’s Europa League final will qualify for the Champions League.
