The battle for the Champions League spots is heating up. Newcastle missed their chance to widen the gap with Man United, leaving both teams vulnerable to Liverpool, who could potentially steal a spot in the league.
Liverpool is beginning to fall out of the top four, as they are four points behind Manchester United and Newcastle United, respectively. Manchester United and Newcastle United don't appear to be clubs that will give up on the top four fight, which means they can aim to obtain positive results in their remaining matches.
Newcastle's remaining fixtures are against Brighton, Leicester, and Chelsea, while Man United will face Bournemouth, Chelsea, and Fulham. Meanwhile, Liverpool's last games are against Leicester, Aston Villa, and Southampton.
All three teams have a great chance of winning all their remaining matches. If predictions hold true, they will each secure nine points, which would leave Liverpool out of the Champions League race.
Yes, exactly, as neither team wants to be taken out from the Champions League competition next season, and with the recovery performances both Manchester United and Newcastle United have shown after their last matches before today's match, it was very impressive as they both secured points in the match. Liverpool is simply hoping that one of these clubs would slip up, which I believe will be difficult this time. I believe they have forfeited their chance to compete in the Champions League next season.