Newcastle United's fate remains firmly in their own hands when it comes to qualifying for the Champions League. The Magpies sit third in the table despite the home defeat to title challengers Arsenal in their last outing, and Eddie Howe's side now know two victories from their final four matches would all but guarantee a top-four spot.
Liverpool have closed the gap with six straight victories, and now lie just three points adrift of Newcastle having played a game more. However, it is Manchester United who currently look most at risk of being leapfrogged by their rivals, with a dramatic midweek defeat at Brighton followed by another loss at West Ham on Sunday.
Manchester City and Arsenal's place in next season's competition has already been confirmed, and the former are in position to potentially land their first ever Champions League trophy. Pep Guardiola's side earned a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in their semi final first leg tie on Tuesday night, and know victory on home turf next week will book them a place in the final to face either AC Milan or Inter Milan.
