Champions League qualification race explained as Liverpool gets timely boost
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Their task is far from complete, but a couple of victories before the campaign concludes should see them across the line.Remaining games: Leeds (H), Chelsea (A), Brentford (H), Liverpool (H), Sunderland (A), Nottm Forest (H), Brighton (A)Aston VillaHaving featured in the Europa League this season, Villa is eager to return to the pinnacle of European soccer. Villa will be hoping to seal its fate well before the final day, when it faces a daunting visit to Manchester City.Remaining games: Nottm Forest (A), Sunderland (H), Fulham (A), Tottenham (H), Burnley (A), Liverpool (H), Man City (A)LiverpoolIt has been a wretched title defense for Arne Slot's men this campaign.
Chelsea is just one point adrift, while the Merseyside derby against Everton takes on added significance, with the Toffees breathing down Liverpool's neck in the table.Remaining games: Fulham (H), Everton (A), Crystal Palace (H), Man Utd (A), Chelsea (H), Aston Villa (A), Brentford (H)ChelseaChelsea has endured a peculiar campaign, having parted ways with Enzo Maresca in favor of Liam Rosenior, yet neither manager has truly managed to ignite the Blues. The Blues certainly require a strong run to get back on course, but a challenging final stretch of the season could see them fall short.Remaining games: Man City (H), Man Utd (H), Brighton (A), Nottm Forest (H), Liverpool (A), Tottenham (H), Sunderland (A)BrentfordShould Chelsea's wobble persist in the coming weeks, fellow London outfit Brentford will be looking to capitalize.
Their away trips to Man Utd, Man City and Liverpool pose considerably tougher tests.Remaining games: Everton (H), Fulham (H), Man Utd (A), West Ham (H), Man City (A), Crystal Palace (H), Liverpool (A)EvertonLevel with Brentford on 46 points, a return to European competition would represent an exceptional achievement for David Moyes and the Toffees. They face several direct competitors in the weeks ahead, with fixtures against Brentford, Liverpool and Sunderland all on the horizon.Remaining games: Brentford (A), Liverpool (H), West Ham (A), Man City (H), Crystal Palace (A), Sunderland (H), Tottenham (A)Outside BetsWhile a cluster of clubs appear to be vying for the remaining Champions League places, several others could yet thrust themselves into the reckoning with a strong run-in.