Predicting the Premier League stretch, from Champions League race to relegation

Liverpool need 16 points from their remaining nine games to earn their second Premier League title.

The magic number for the title now drops to 13 , regardless of Arsenal 's tight victory over Fulham .

Liverpool plays the Merseyside derby against Everton without one of their South American stars ( Alexis Mac Allister , Luis Díaz or Darwin Núñez ), but still gets the job done.

The biggest headache for every team is fitness as key players return after international duty, which includes crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Liverpool are 15 points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League with five games remaining.

Aston Villa beat Newcastle United in the FA Cup semifinal to stay in the Champions League .

Chelsea beat Ipswich Town 1-0 in the Europa League to secure a final four spot in Europe 's top competition.

Manchester City defeat Crystal Palace and Aston Villa top Southampton (who are officially relegated) in the final matchday.

Chelsea defeats Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 in the Europa League to secure a place in the Champions League .

Manchester United , Man City and Nottingham Forest secure Champions League berths.