top 4 battle begins
the Managers
the points
the stadiums
the Squads
the Stats
The top four in the Premier League qualify for the
Champions League group stage, as well as the winners of the Champions League and Europa League - should they finish outside the first four places.
A maximum of five English teams can play in the Champions League.
Chelsea face Manchester City in the Champions League final so even if Thomas Tuchel's side miss out on the top four, they have another bite of the cherry.
The Blues will be guaranteed third place and a Champions League spot if they beat Aston Villa today.
It's more complicated regarding
Liverpool and
Leicester, who are currently level on points (66), with the Reds edging ahead on goal difference.
If Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Anfield, Leicester would have to beat Tottenham by a five-goal margin to finish fourth - assuming Chelsea win.