Arsenal have struggled to remain consistent in their form this season, but an improved run of form means they could make the top four and return to Champions League football.
Manchester United, West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur are also key contenders, as the drama continues to unfold.
As things stand, Antonio Conte’s Spurs are clinging onto the final Champions League spot, while Mikel Arteta’s Gunners may have to console himself with a Europa League place.
However, Arsenal still have two games in hand over their North London rivals, and as they are both on the same number of points, the Premier League top order may once again see a shift if Arteta’s men can prevail over Crystal Palace and Brighton.
David Moyes has been pushing for an improvement on West Ham’s 2021 sixth place finish, but he too may also find himself having to find solace in a Europa League qualifying position.
Brentford and Crystal Palace will hope they can hold onto their middle-order positions, however as Newcastle sit just two points behind the Bees with one game in hand, Thomas Frank will hope his side can repeat the glorious magic they spun at Stamford Bridge last Sunday when they beat the Blues 4-1 when they take on the Hammers and Watford.
While Chelsea can fight back from the shock loss and get over the line to assure another season Champions League football among Europe’s elite, Watford sit at the other end of the table with only a miracle likely to help them avoid relegation.
LondonWorld have taken a look, with the help of FiveThirtyEight, at how the final Premier League table is expected to look, according to the statisticians:
5. 16th: Leeds United (36 points)
Leeds United have not had the most serene follow-up campaign in their return to the Premier League, but they are expected to avoid relegation and will hope to improve on a tumultuous 2021/22 campaign that saw club icon Marcelo Bielsa sacked in February. | Getty Images
6. 15th: Newcastle United (40 points)
Eddie Howe’s signing at Newcastle has brought about phenomenal change for the Magpies. After an extraordinary disastrous start to the season, Newcastle are predicted to finish 15th, an ending that was unimaginable a few months ago. | Getty Images
7. 14th: Brentford (43 points)
For the first time since 1947, the Bees have been mixing with the cream of English football and are expected to continue their top flight journey next season after finishing in 14th is predicted. They battered Chelsea 4-1 last weekend. | Getty Images
8. 13th: Brighton (43 points)
The Seagulls had a solid start to the 2021/22 season but an inconsistent second half and run of poor form is likely to hinder what could have been a historic campaign. Brighton are still set to improve on their previous season with a 13th place finish predicted. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images