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March 13, 2026
Crunch time: how England’s battle for Champions League places is shaping up
With nine games to go, we assess the Premier League teams behind Arsenal and Manchester City who are most likely to fill the remaining berths
TL;DR
- Manchester United has a favorable fixture list, including games against direct rivals, but must overcome recent inconsistency.
- Aston Villa has a slight points advantage but must balance domestic ambitions with their Europa League campaign and improve home form.
- Chelsea possesses a talented squad but is hampered by inconsistency, indiscipline, and a challenging run-in, including matches against top clubs.
- Liverpool has shown effectiveness despite not always exciting football, but defensive frailties and profligacy in front of goal are concerns, with crucial final away games against rivals.
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