The race for European football is heating up as the Premier League season heads towards a stunning climax at both the top and bottom of the division. Just 12 points separate Manchester United in third and Aston Villa in 12th, underlining just how tight it is at this stage.
Every side in that points bracket will be looking to earn a place in Europe next season, boosting their overall income as well as a chance to tour the continent. For Tottenham, back-to-back top four finishes could show some progress after recent struggles to secure those positions.
“To finish in the top four I think is a really, really good achievement for every club in the Premier League," Spurs boss Antonio Conte reiterated last week. “You can see the table, there are important teams that in the past won important trophies and now they’re struggling for a place in Champions League."
