With five games left on the calendar, the Premier League table is doing what it does best—causing chaos. From a neck-and-neck title race to the fall of sleeping giants and the heartbreak of relegation, the final stretch is a rollercoaster of numbers, narratives, and nerves.
Title Race: Liverpool Lead, But It’s Far From Over
Liverpool sit top with 79 points from 33 games. That’s 24 wins, 7 draws, 2 losses, and a league-best goal difference of +44. They’ve been the most consistent side all season, and with five games left, 94 points is the max they can hit.
But don’t count out Arsenal. Arteta’s men are on 66 points with the same number of games played. That’s 13 points behind, so Liverpool could seal the title early—but only if Arsenal slip again. Arsenal’s remaining five matches have no room for error, and one more draw could hand Klopp his crowning farewell gift.
Mathematically, Newcastle (59 points) and City (58 points) are still in, but both would need Liverpool to completely collapse while going perfect themselves. Unlikely, but this is football.
Title Prediction: Liverpool, but Arsenal will chase to the end.
Champions League Fight: Four Teams, Three Spots
Assuming the top four get Champions League football, it’s Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle, and City who hold the keys. Chelsea and Forest (both on 57 points) are lurking, but Chelsea have played all 33, while Forest still have a game in hand.
Aston Villa sit right below at 57 too, but their goal difference (-6) compared to Newcastle (+18) and City (+22) might be the killer in a tie-breaker scenario.
UCL Bound: Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle, Man City
Europa League: Chelsea
Conference League: Forest/Villa (if they edge Chelsea or sneak ahead)
Manchester United: A Shadow of Their Former Self
This isn’t just a bad season for United—it’s a disaster. 10 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses. Just 38 points. With only five games to go, they’re mathematically closer to relegation than the top six. And the once-feared goal difference is now -8.
They’ve been outplayed, outrun, and frankly outcoached. Sitting 14th, this is one of United’s worst Premier League seasons ever. Forget Europe—they’re playing for pride now.
Relegation Battle: Some Already Gone
The trapdoor has already swallowed Leicester (18 points) and Southampton (11 points). Ipswich (21 points) are next in line, but technically not down yet. However, they’d need to win at least four of their last five to survive—and hope West Ham (36), Spurs (37), or Wolves (39) completely fall apart. That’s a big ask.
West Ham’s run-in includes some brutal fixtures, but even one more win should keep them safe. Spurs and Wolves are likely just out of reach for Ipswich.
Relegated: Southampton, Leicester, likely Ipswich
The Surprise Packages
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Forest have quietly climbed into sixth with a game in hand. If they take three points from that, they’re tied with Chelsea on 60. They’ve outscored Villa, Bournemouth, and Fulham—despite a modest defense.
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Chelsea, meanwhile, are finally stabilizing. With a strong final push, they could secure Europa League.
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Brighton, Fulham, Bournemouth? Mid-table, nothing to play for, but they’ve had moments this season worth celebrating.
Final Word
This table tells the story of a league in flux. Liverpool are gunning for glory, United are spiraling, Forest are dreaming, and giants like Leicester have crashed out. With five games left, everything is still in play—and every pass, tackle, and slip matters.
Strap in. The final act is coming.