Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are all embroiled in a heated race to finish in the top four this season, with Champions League qualification on the line. While first and second seemingly secured by Manchester City and Liverpool, as many as five teams have a shout of finishing third and fourth.
Also involved in the battle are Manchester United and West Ham, with each club knowing that a place in Europe could make a huge difference financially and in the players they can attract. The Blues are currently in the driving seat to finish third, sitting five points clear of fourth and fifth, but with Arsenal still to play.
The Gunners themselves were in a good position, but a loss to Crystal Palace after the international break has put them behind North London rivals Spurs on goal difference, with one game in hand over them. Mikel Arteta has since defended claims that pressure at the back end of the season has got to his players.
