Yes, Liverpool put an end to 30 years of waiting by finally winning the title of champion of England. A coronation that Jurgen Klopp's men officially celebrated on Wednesday night with a spectacular success against Chelsea (5-3) at Anfield. The Reds' trip to Newcastle this Sunday will therefore have little interest, especially their decline since the resumption of the Premier League - two defeats to Manchester City (4-0) and Arsenal (2-1) as well as two matches draws - put an end to their ambition to reach the mythical barrier of 100 points. Faced with the Magpies who also have nothing more to play, Liverpool will however try to end their superb season on a good note. In a relaxed atmosphere. Which will not be the case for all teams.
Hot battle for places 3 to 6
Indeed, if Manchester City is also quiet in its position of dolphin and will seek only against the red lantern Norwich to reach the bar of 100 goals scored in the season - knowing that their record for the 2017-2018 edition set at 106 seems untouchable (the Citizens are at 97 this season), the battle promises to be fierce for the last two tickets in the Champions League. Thus, two shocks will take place this Sunday, opposing the teams classified from 3rd to 6th place. At King Power Stadium, Leicester, 5th, will host Manchester United, 3rd. Since the "restart", the Foxes have been going through difficult times with only two wins in eight matches. Very dependent on the performance of their number 1 scorer, Jamie Vardy, who should finish top scorer in the championship with his 23 units, Leicester absolutely needs a success to finish 4th at worst. Not easy against the Red Devils authors of an impressive comeback but who dig a little to finish, with two consecutive draws at home against Southampton (2-2) and West Ham (1-1). A parity score will be enough for Paul Pogba and others to find the Champions League.
Remote duel for maintenance
Stuck between these two formations, Chelsea, he will host Wolverhampton, 6th. Wolves who want to play in the Europa League next season and not lose the benefit of their good season so far. But for that, they will probably have to win at Stamford Bridge because Tottenham, carried by their attacking duo Harry Kane-Heung-Min Son, are coming back strong and will have a trip well within their reach at Crystal Palace, which remains on seven defeats. consecutive Premier League. But the Blues, who will also play in the Cup final against Arsenal on August 1, have a strong case to be made in order to win and secure a place in the Top 4. Far from these European considerations, Aston Villa and Watford they will engage in a remote duel for maintenance. Very slight advantage for Villa by one unit on goal difference. But traveling to West Ham, one of the teams in form at the end of the season with its prolific scorer Michail Antonio (8 goals scored since the restart), the “Villans” will not have an easy mission. Likewise for Watford, who will travel to Arsenal. Disappointing 10th, the Gunners have nothing more to hope for and they have their Cup final in mind. Perhaps this is the main cause for hope for Watford?
Schedule for the final day:
Arsenal-Watford
Burnley-Brighton
Chelsea-Wolverhampton
Crystal Palace-Tottenham
Everton-Bournemouth
West Ham-Aston Villa
Southampton-Sheffield
Newcastle-Liverpool
Manchester City-Norwich
Leicester-Manchester United
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- Premier League standings