Liverpool, Arsenal, and Newcastle are majorly seasoned to maintain their spot, while Nottingham, Manchester City, and Chelsea will duel fiercely, after all one team will step down while five teams will play Champions League, representing the Premier League.
Liverpool will win Premier League title with 13 points more than Arsenal now and with lack of concentration on Premier League from Arsenal side. 6 more matches and 13-point gap, Liverpool are counting down up to 2 more matches for officially becoming a champion in this season.
Arsenal position in top four or five is quite solid but if they want to secure a runner-up position, they must earn quite enough points in last 6 matches because if they have too bad results, there are many clubs can take over a second position from Arsenal.
I do also have doubted in Newcastle retaining the third position but judging by their recent performance, I'm beginning to have a change if mind. I'm convinced that they will finish third while Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Chelsea battle for the fourth position. I just feel a little disappointed at Nottingham Forest for losing steam somehow in the later part of the season considering how well they started and for the fact that at some point I felt they could pull that Leicester magic that gave them the league title in the past.
Newscatle United made good impression in UEFA Champions League two seasons ago even they failed to join knock-out phase, and in the last season they failed to complete in top four. Now, they are playing well to create good opportunity of joining UEFA Champions League again next season. With the extra fifth slot for Premier League clubs, Newcastle United have an easier task than previous seasons and they will represent Premier League with any position from third to fifth at the season ending.
This race is very tight with participation of Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Chelsea and Aston Villa. The big match with Aston Villa is one more step for Newcastle United achieving that ultimate target this season. Firstly they must avoid a defeat to Aston Villa, that is one of direct competitor, and secondly if possible 3 points from Aston Villa will be very great and helpful.