If Chelsea and Tottenham needed any further confirmation that qualifying for the Champions League next season is imperative, they need only look at Manchester United.
Tottenham currently hold fourth place in the Premier League standings, but a draw with Southampton just before the international break left them looking over their shoulders. Newcastle are just two points behind with two games in hand, with Liverpool seven points adrift with two games in hand also. Brighton are also seven points adrift, but with three games in hand.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are well off the pace, 11 points behind Spurs having played just one game fewer. It is set to be a thrilling end to the campaign to see who can reach the Champions League group stages for the 2023/24 season.
