Champions League almost sewn up but race for Europe tighter than ever
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- Arsenal must beat Manchester City on Sunday to keep title hopes alive, after already securing a top‑five finish.
- Manchester City are neck‑and‑neck with Arsenal in the title race, already guaranteed a top‑five spot.
- Liverpool exited the Champions League on April 15, then scored a 100th‑minute winner over Everton to stay within striking distance of a Champions League place.
- Manchester United sit level on 58 points with Aston Villa, both just six points from the Champions League threshold.
- Chelsea sit sixth, five points ahead of Brighton and Everton, but have lost five of their last six matches, leaving the Europa League spot very vulnerable.
Why it matters: Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea stand to gain €150 million in European TV revenue, while missing out will cost them up to €30 million and weaken their transfer budgets.
