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:
13. 8th: Wolves (57 points)
Wolves new manager Bruno Lage has enjoyed an impressive first season and will improve his side’s 2020/21 finish of 13th as they look likely to break into the top 10. | Getty Images
14. 7th: West Ham (60 points)
David Moyes’ side have been hovering around the Champions League and Europa League places, but they’re predicted to finish seventh. | Getty Images
15. 6th: Manchester United (62 points)
The 2021/22 season has been a particularly unhappy one for United with numerous reports of a split dressing room hitting the news. Ralf Rangnick will likely end his term as United manager with a Europa League spot as his side fails to break into the top four. | Getty Images
16. 5th: Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Kane’s return to form has brought about a strong second half of the season for Spurs, but Antonio Conte’s side are likely to just miss out on a Champions League finish. The Italian will hope to build on these strong performances as they head into next season. | Getty Images