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Tottenham host Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday February 1, live on Sky Sports.

Tottenham are 14th in the Premier League table on 28 points and are winless in their last five league matches. Their last win in the league was against Crystal Palace on December 28.

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Man City are second in the table but are seven points behind leaders Arsenal after the Gunners beat Leeds 4-0 on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side beat Wolves 2-0 in their last league game.

The previous meeting between the two sides this season saw Spurs beat Man City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in August.

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There's no escaping the strange relationship between these two. Spurs have won seven of the last 12 meetings and Pep Guardiola has lost more Premier League games against Tottenham (8) than any other opponent. On paper, that history screams Tottenham.

And when you see Spurs at 100/30 with Sky Bet, the temptation is obvious. But Spurs at home remain impossible to trust.

Instead of fighting the uncertainty, the smarter route is to isolate a player who can still profit from Spurs doing some things right and that's where Dominic Solanke to score at 11/4 with Sky Bet comes to the party.

He's become something of a forgotten man, but Solanke is built to score in the Premier League. Goals in back-to-back games is a reminder of his talents.

There's also a bigger-picture motivation edge at play. With England's forward depth in focus, Solanke knows he's fighting to be a potential Harry Kane understudy this summer for England at the World Cup.

SCORE PREDICTION: 2-2

Spurs vs Man City team news

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says defender Micky van de Ven is "touch-and-go" to return for Sunday's Premier League home game against Manchester City.

Frank says Dominic Solanke is ready to start on Sunday, but Spurs remain a number of long-term injured players with Pedro Porro, Richarlison, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur and Ben Davies all sidelined.

Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku is facing around two weeks out after picking up an injury similar to the one that caused him to miss four games in December.

Assistant manager Pep Lijnders also revealed defender Ruben Dias is set to return to full training on Monday following a spell out injured.

Two teams from London with two very different aims. Welcome from Stamford Bridge as Liam Rosenior's Chelsea take on Nuno Espirito Santo's West Ham in tonight's London derby.

It's been a month of London derbies for the hosts, with this being their sixth in January alone. They have come out on top in their last two in the Premier League, and off the back of a massive Champions League win over Napoli, the Blues will be feeling good going into this one.

As for the Hammers, things aren't looking so pretty as they still sit in the bottom three. But, off the back of a trio of victories in all competitions, they have some sort of form to hang onto.

Stay tuned for team news within the next quarter of an hour ahead of our 5.30pm kick off, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior on Levi Colwill's fitness:

"I spoke to him this morning. He's really good. What a professional. He's working so hard. It's been brilliant to see him back on the pitch running. He's itching to get back. But we need to make sure he feels 100% perfect when he's back."

Could he return this season from a long-term knee injury?

"Yes, but it's step by step. I don't want to make promises I can't keep."

Nuno Espirito Santo believes he can get the best out of Adama Traore, and that the “unique” winger can boost West Ham’s bid to beat the drop.

Hammers boss Nuno has been reunited with Traore, having managed him at Wolves, after rescuing the 30-year-old from a disappointing season at Fulham.

“I’ve worked with him for many years, and I know him well,” said Nuno. “He’s unique – there aren’t many players with his ability one-on-one, or with his pace.

“I think he’s going to give us many things that we need. He possesses great threat, and he has great energy, not only on the pitch, but in the dressing room and at the training ground too. He’s a special person to have around.

“It’s not up to me to judge what’s happened to him before. I’m just happy to have him here.”

The Hammers briefly closed the gap to 17th-placed Nottingham Forest to two points last weekend after beating Sunderland, but Forest responded a day later by winning at Brentford to leave Nuno’s side five adrift of safety going into Saturday’s trip to Chelsea.

“We just have to focus on ourselves, and ignore what our opponents are doing,” added the Portuguese coach.

“We have to try to compete well, play well, achieve results and keep going. We can’t focus on what the other teams are doing, because we can’t control that.”

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank did not fear losing his job after this month's home defeat against West Ham.

Frank's seven-month Spurs tenure looked in serious doubt following the 2-1 home loss to the Hammers, as he was loudly booed by his own fans, who chanted he was "getting sacked in the morning".

Those chants were once again sung in last Saturday's 2-2 draw at Burnley.

But the Dane has battled on to guide Tottenham into the Champions League last 16 after Wednesday's 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt secured them a top-four finish.

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Attention now turns back to the Premier League, where Spurs are severely struggling. The Europa League holders sit 14th in the table and are just eight points above the drop zone.

Two wins in 14 league games have put Frank under pressure ahead of a daunting February fixture list starting with Sunday's home game against Manchester City, live on Sky Sports, followed by matches against Manchester United, Newcastle and north London rivals Arsenal.

In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News' Michael Bridge ahead of this weekend's Man City clash, Frank discusses those 'sacked' chants, having support from the top amid sweeping hierarchical change at the club, and wanting to defend himself more.

At the start of the season, could you have envisaged a Champions League top-four finish while sitting 14th in the Premier League table?

"That definitely wouldn't have been my guess or prediction, if I look back at it.

"I knew this season would be a transitional season. I knew that we had big ambitions. We really want to do well. We all know where we want to get to. But where the club and the teams come from to where we want to go, I knew there would be a transition. There would be ups and downs. I fully expected us to be higher. The ambition is to be higher in the Premier League table, have done even better. That's the disappointment. That's what we're working hard on.

"I think we look more consistent, more competitive, especially the last 10 games. Also, before, there was a bit of an up and down, but it looks the right direction. The last three games, definitely, we're going there, and that's what we need to keep doing."

There was noise after the West Ham and Burnley results - do you think that Champions League last-16 qualification has earned the right to stop the noise for a bit?

"I think when you're in a big club like Tottenham, with huge ambitions, and a fantastic, massive fan base, and you're not where you want to be, there will always be noise.

"That I expect, and it should be noise. What I know is that we will get there in the end, and we'll pull through this. Then we'll be in a better place, and then there will be less noise."

Did you have any concerns about your job when you lost at home to West Ham?

"No. I would say it's not about me, but I understand how football works, of course. It's easier to only blame the head coach.

"I think the feeling we have is a very committed playing squad. It's a very committed staff. It's a very committed leadership at the top of the club, in Vinai (Venkatesham - Spurs chief executive) and Johan (Lange - Spurs sporting director).

"It's a very committed ownership, and I feel support from everyone. I've done that from day one, and I still feel it. Of course, it's been windy and stormy weather when we're not hitting where we want to, but I think we need to get better results, no doubt about that. But all the underlying things behind the scenes, we're going the right way.

"Hopefully, all that work will materialise in consistently good performances and wins."

There's been a lot of change upstairs at Spurs after Daniel Levy's exit, so is it fair to reflect that?

"I think that's fair. I think Daniel was such an integral part of the club. There are, of course, new ways of doing things. I think a lot of senior people have changed in the organisation. I think it's all for the better. It looks like it's going really in the right direction. The better we get to know each other, Vinai, Johan, the different directors, and me, the better it will be."

How hard was it walking off the pitch at Burnley amid fan unrest towards you?

"Of course, that's hard. Of course it is. When you feel that you've played a game where you could have gotten more out of it, and you don't get it, that's tough.

"There's also a good study in English football culture because the whole end stand of Burnley was actually signing, 'You're getting sacked in the morning', from everyone, from 12-year-old kids to 25-year-olds to 70-year-olds. But that's the way it is. I understand that."

But you never had that at Brentford?

"No, but I experienced it in Brondby, so it is what it is. Would you like to avoid it? Yes, of course. You prefer not to have that.

"But a couple of things - one, I work very hard every day. Everything I can do with a lot of good people to make sure we turn this around. I'm not in doubt at all that we'll end there. Two, I'm grounded. I know how to show resilience. I think I've got good values. I know reality, and I have a perspective on life, so that's helpful."

You've been missing key players like James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke, while talisman Heung-Min Son is no longer at the club, but you never use it as an excuse when it's a fact. Do you ever feel like you should defend yourself a bit more?

"Definitely feel that sometimes I would like to defend myself a little bit more.

"I actually calculated the other day, for the whole season in all competitions, it is 50 to 60 goals [lost] and almost the same amount of assists [lost] from those four players.

"And that's difficult to replace, especially with younger players or new players coming into the club from a different league. That is just difficult. So no doubt, that's part of the reason why we haven't been as free-flowing."

What's the message to those supporters who do not care for the excuses and want someone different in charge?

"First and foremost, we are here for the supporters. I'm here. The players want the supporters to be happy and proud of the team. That's one thing. I'm working very hard to make sure they'll be proud of the team.

"Still magic moments this season and good performances, but over time, I'm not in doubt that we will get where we will. I'm very, very aware of where we need to go to. Very, very aware of what we need to work on and what we need to do.

"We are completely aligned, the leadership in this club. What we need to do and where we want to go to. And then we just need a little bit of momentum, a little bit of margins with us on the way, and then we'll get there."

There were 3,500 Spurs fans who clapped you and the players after Wednesday's win at Frankfurt - does that show you how wins can turn it all around?

"And that's the beauty of football. You're right. A couple of wins, a couple of good performances. Then everyone is a little bit more happy because we all want the same.

"We want success for Spurs. We want success for this fantastic football club. And that was a nice feeling to see the happy faces on the fans."

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank did not fear losing his job after this month's home defeat against West Ham.

Frank's seven-month Spurs tenure looked in serious doubt following the 2-1 home loss to the Hammers, as he was loudly booed by his own fans, who chanted he was "getting sacked in the morning".

Those chants were once again sung in last Saturday's 2-2 draw at Burnley.

But the Dane has battled on to guide Tottenham into the Champions League last 16 after Wednesday's 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt secured them a top-four finish.

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Attention now turns back to the Premier League, where Spurs are severely struggling. The Europa League holders sit 14th in the table and are just eight points above the drop zone.

Two wins in 14 league games have put Frank under pressure ahead of a daunting February fixture list starting with Sunday's home game against Manchester City, live on Sky Sports, followed by matches against Manchester United, Newcastle and north London rivals Arsenal.

In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News' Michael Bridge ahead of this weekend's Man City clash, Frank discusses those 'sacked' chants, having support from the top amid sweeping hierarchical change at the club, and wanting to defend himself more.

At the start of the season, could you have envisaged a Champions League top-four finish while sitting 14th in the Premier League table?

"That definitely wouldn't have been my guess or prediction, if I look back at it.

"I knew this season would be a transitional season. I knew that we had big ambitions. We really want to do well. We all know where we want to get to. But where the club and the teams come from to where we want to go, I knew there would be a transition. There would be ups and downs. I fully expected us to be higher. The ambition is to be higher in the Premier League table, have done even better. That's the disappointment. That's what we're working hard on.

"I think we look more consistent, more competitive, especially the last 10 games. Also, before, there was a bit of an up and down, but it looks the right direction. The last three games, definitely, we're going there, and that's what we need to keep doing."

There was noise after the West Ham and Burnley results - do you think that Champions League last-16 qualification has earned the right to stop the noise for a bit?

"I think when you're in a big club like Tottenham, with huge ambitions, and a fantastic, massive fan base, and you're not where you want to be, there will always be noise.

"That I expect, and it should be noise. What I know is that we will get there in the end, and we'll pull through this. Then we'll be in a better place, and then there will be less noise."

Did you have any concerns about your job when you lost at home to West Ham?

"No. I would say it's not about me, but I understand how football works, of course. It's easier to only blame the head coach.

"I think the feeling we have is a very committed playing squad. It's a very committed staff. It's a very committed leadership at the top of the club, in Vinai (Venkatesham - Spurs chief executive) and Johan (Lange - Spurs sporting director).

"It's a very committed ownership, and I feel support from everyone. I've done that from day one, and I still feel it. Of course, it's been windy and stormy weather when we're not hitting where we want to, but I think we need to get better results, no doubt about that. But all the underlying things behind the scenes, we're going the right way.

"Hopefully, all that work will materialise in consistently good performances and wins."

There's been a lot of change upstairs at Spurs after Daniel Levy's exit, so is it fair to reflect that?

"I think that's fair. I think Daniel was such an integral part of the club. There are, of course, new ways of doing things. I think a lot of senior people have changed in the organisation. I think it's all for the better. It looks like it's going really in the right direction. The better we get to know each other, Vinai, Johan, the different directors, and me, the better it will be."

How hard was it walking off the pitch at Burnley amid fan unrest towards you?

"Of course, that's hard. Of course it is. When you feel that you've played a game where you could have gotten more out of it, and you don't get it, that's tough.

"There's also a good study in English football culture because the whole end stand of Burnley was actually signing, 'You're getting sacked in the morning', from everyone, from 12-year-old kids to 25-year-olds to 70-year-olds. But that's the way it is. I understand that."

But you never had that at Brentford?

"No, but I experienced it in Brondby, so it is what it is. Would you like to avoid it? Yes, of course. You prefer not to have that.

"But a couple of things - one, I work very hard every day. Everything I can do with a lot of good people to make sure we turn this around. I'm not in doubt at all that we'll end there. Two, I'm grounded. I know how to show resilience. I think I've got good values. I know reality, and I have a perspective on life, so that's helpful."

You've been missing key players like James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke, while talisman Heung-Min Son is no longer at the club, but you never use it as an excuse when it's a fact. Do you ever feel like you should defend yourself a bit more?

"Definitely feel that sometimes I would like to defend myself a little bit more.

"I actually calculated the other day, for the whole season in all competitions, it is 50 to 60 goals [lost] and almost the same amount of assists [lost] from those four players.

"And that's difficult to replace, especially with younger players or new players coming into the club from a different league. That is just difficult. So no doubt, that's part of the reason why we haven't been as free-flowing."

What's the message to those supporters who do not care for the excuses and want someone different in charge?

"First and foremost, we are here for the supporters. I'm here. The players want the supporters to be happy and proud of the team. That's one thing. I'm working very hard to make sure they'll be proud of the team.

"Still magic moments this season and good performances, but over time, I'm not in doubt that we will get where we will. I'm very, very aware of where we need to go to. Very, very aware of what we need to work on and what we need to do.

"We are completely aligned, the leadership in this club. What we need to do and where we want to go to. And then we just need a little bit of momentum, a little bit of margins with us on the way, and then we'll get there."

There were 3,500 Spurs fans who clapped you and the players after Wednesday's win at Frankfurt - does that show you how wins can turn it all around?

"And that's the beauty of football. You're right. A couple of wins, a couple of good performances. Then everyone is a little bit more happy because we all want the same.

"We want success for Spurs. We want success for this fantastic football club. And that was a nice feeling to see the happy faces on the fans."

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says the club "did everything" to bring Antoine Semenyo to Spurs before he joined Manchester City from Bournemouth this month.

Frank believes the failed pursuit of Semenyo shows the Lewis family, whose trust have a majority shareholding in Spurs, are "very committed" to the project, as he defended the club's transfer strategy.

Spurs have only brought in Conor Gallagher and Souza so far in this window, despite their need to bring in a left-sided forward increasing, with injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison and the sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace.

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Spurs were one of many Premier League clubs that were in for Semenyo at Bournemouth in this transfer window before he joined Man City in a £64m deal.

Tottenham tried to sign the Ghana international in the summer before he signed a new Cherries deal.

Semenyo scored a match-winning goal for Bournemouth against Spurs earlier this month before he left for City, and Frank will be hoping he does not hurt his side again on Sunday as Tottenham host Man City, live on Sky Sports.

Missing out on Semenyo this month, combined with a lack of transfer activity, has seen the club's hierarchy come under criticism from fans, but Frank has backed their approach.

Asked if there is a chance Spurs may not sign any more players before Monday's 7pm deadline, Frank replied: "The club work relentlessly to try to do the best they can to try to improve the squad, especially Johan (Lange), Fabio (Paritici) and Vinai (Venkatesham), and all the people behind them.

"I mean it, we can't be too obsessed with short-term fixes that don't help with the long term, because if we don't do that, then all the hard work we put in now can be limited for the future.

"And that's not that we don't badly want short-term success. I can promise that the Lewis family is super committed to this project; they want to do everything.

"And I will go against my rule, hopefully only once, that there's no doubt it was clear that the club wanted to sign Semenyo.

"They did everything - I think that's a clear signal that the Lewis family is very committed. That's a big signing with finances and all that.

"So that's the quality of players we're looking for to improve the squad, and if we can't find that, then it's definitely better to take the right decisions.

"Not just saying we're just getting quality players going forward because we all know it's not that easy, and I'm sure, for whatever reason, we are not able to get another player or players in this window, then for the summer it's a big summer ahead, and I'm not in doubt we'll see big improvements there."

Frank responds to planned protests

It was put to Frank that supporters want more actions than words, with a protest planned by fan group 'Change for Tottenham' before and during Sunday's visit of City with the slogan 'it's time to act' after largely quiet business this month.

Fans are also frustrated with the club's dismal Premier League form this season, with the club sitting 14th in the table, having won just two of their last 14 league games.

Frank countered about the protests: "The fans just want the best for the club. Just like I want (the best), the owners, the staff, the players, everyone wants the best for the club, but I also think it's fair to say that the transfer window is not Football Manager unfortunately. It is not.

"It would be a lot easier, but also a little bit more boring. We would not have as many good stories to talk about.

"In the last 30 days, you couldn't go to work basically because there is nothing to write about or talk about. So, it is very difficult the transfer market. It's an art, it's a craftsmanship."

Frank revealed a late call would be made on Micky van de Ven after he missed the impressive midweek victory at Eintracht Frankfurt with a "minor" injury, but Spurs could still be without eight players despite Pedro Porro and Richarlison being primed for a return at the end of February.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says the club "did everything" to bring Antoine Semenyo to Spurs before he joined Manchester City from Bournemouth this month.

Frank believes the failed pursuit of Semenyo shows the Lewis family, whose trust have a majority shareholding in Spurs, are "very committed" to the project, as he defended the club's transfer strategy.

Spurs have only brought in Conor Gallagher and Souza so far in this window, despite their need to bring in a left-sided forward increasing, with injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison and the sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace.

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Spurs were one of many Premier League clubs that were in for Semenyo at Bournemouth in this transfer window before he joined Man City in a £64m deal.

Tottenham tried to sign the Ghana international in the summer before he signed a new Cherries deal.

Semenyo scored a match-winning goal for Bournemouth against Spurs earlier this month before he left for City, and Frank will be hoping he does not hurt his side again on Sunday as Tottenham host Man City, live on Sky Sports.

Missing out on Semenyo this month, combined with a lack of transfer activity, has seen the club's hierarchy come under criticism from fans, but Frank has backed their approach.

Asked if there is a chance Spurs may not sign any more players before Monday's 7pm deadline, Frank replied: "The club work relentlessly to try to do the best they can to try to improve the squad, especially Johan (Lange), Fabio (Paritici) and Vinai (Venkatesham), and all the people behind them.

"I mean it, we can't be too obsessed with short-term fixes that don't help with the long term, because if we don't do that, then all the hard work we put in now can be limited for the future.

"And that's not that we don't badly want short-term success. I can promise that the Lewis family is super committed to this project; they want to do everything.

"And I will go against my rule, hopefully only once, that there's no doubt it was clear that the club wanted to sign Semenyo.

"They did everything - I think that's a clear signal that the Lewis family is very committed. That's a big signing with finances and all that.

"So that's the quality of players we're looking for to improve the squad, and if we can't find that, then it's definitely better to take the right decisions.

"Not just saying we're just getting quality players going forward because we all know it's not that easy, and I'm sure, for whatever reason, we are not able to get another player or players in this window, then for the summer it's a big summer ahead, and I'm not in doubt we'll see big improvements there."

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

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Tottenham are exploring a move for former Aston Villa winger Moussa Diaby as they look to boost their attacking options before the January transfer deadline - The Independent

Tottenham Hotspur are one of a number of clubs weighing up the availability of Raheem Sterling as a free agent - Daily Mail

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Arsenal are exploring a possible summer move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez - Daily Mail

Axel Disasi is close to joining West Ham on loan from Chelsea - Fabrizio Romano

Newcastle are still hopeful of signing a defender during the final days of the window - Daily Mail

Nottingham Forest have had further offers turned down for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta - Daily Mail

Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to fly to Amsterdam to join Ajax on a permanent deal - Fabrizio Romano

The FA has written to Crystal Palace and Macclesfield to stop the Premier League side from handing their share of FA Cup gate receipts to the non-League club - The Times

Werder Bremen have approached Hjalmar Ekdal from Burnley over a potential transfer - Fabrizio Romano

England is in a commanding position to secure a fifth Champions League place for the 2026/27 campaign by finishing in the top two of this season's UEFA's coefficient table.

England sits comfortably on top following the conclusion of the Champions League and Europa League league phases, with Portugal just ahead of Germany in second.

UEFA's coefficient table measures how each country's clubs perform across the three European competitions.

The top two at the end of the campaign are awarded extra Champions League places, known as European Performance Spots.

What do we know about the Champions League knockouts?

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England secured one of the spots last season, along with Spain.

Newcastle were the Premier League club to benefit as their fifth-placed finish took them into this season's Champions League.

Here is why a repeat now looks likely for 2026/27.

How does the coefficient table work?

Each nation is awarded points based on the performance of their clubs in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.

Their points totals are then divided by the number of clubs they have competing in European competition, with nations ranked in the table by their average scores.

Wins are worth two coefficient points, draws are worth one, and defeats are worth none.

Additionally, bonus points are awarded according to finishing positions in the league phase tables, and progress through each knockout round.

The bonus points are far higher in the Champions League compared to the other two competitions.

The team finishing top of the Champions League phase table earns 12 bonus points, compared to six for the team finishing top of the Europa League league phase table, and four for the team finishing top of the Conference League league phase table.

The weight given to the Champions League over the Europa League and Conference League helps to explain why the top European leagues typically get the extra places, given they have more clubs competing in Europe's elite competition.

It also helps to explain why England is in such a strong position this season, with five of its six teams having finished in the top eight places of the Champions League league phase table.

Coefficient table as it stands

With five of its six clubs finishing in the Champions League top eight, and Aston Villa finishing second in the Europa League, England has strengthened its standing at the top of the coefficient table, with an average score roughly 25 per cent higher than Portugal.

England is the only nation with all of its teams still active ahead in European competition, with Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace facing knockout phase play-offs in the Europa League and Conference League respectively along with Newcastle in the Champions League.

The number of clubs still competing is a plus point for England, although other leagues could actually benefit from having more sides in the play-offs, given the extra games provide additional opportunities for nations to accrue coefficient points.

With so much European football still to come this season, England are not yet mathematically assured of a top-two finish in the coefficient table. Their place in last season's top two was not confirmed until April.

However, Opta believe it's already a done deal.

Their expected points model gives England a 100 per cent chance of achieving a top-two finish.

Which Premier League club could profit?

A potential extra Champions League spot is good news for a string of clubs given only five points currently separate Manchester United in fourth, on 38 points, and Sunderland in 11th, on 33 points.

As it stands, Chelsea sit fifth, on 37 points, just ahead of Liverpool on 36 points.

According to Opta, the current top three, Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa, have 100 per cent, 99 per cent and 98.9 per cent chances of finishing in the top five respectively.

Chelsea are given a 64 per cent chance, with Liverpool on 57.6 per cent and Manchester United on 44.9 per cent, despite currently sitting ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool in the table.

Newcastle, last season's fifth-placed finishers, are deemed next-likely, but their probability of a top-five finish is rated by Opta at just 11.7 per cent, ahead of Fulham, who rank as the most likely of the other contenders on 5.9 per cent.

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