This archive report was first published on 19 July 2020.
As the Premier League enters its final week, the season's outcome remains uncertain. With two games left to play, several teams are vying for a spot in the Champions League and Europa League, while others are desperate to avoid relegation.
Chelsea, Leicester City, and Manchester United are in a heated battle for the top four spots, with Chelsea currently holding a one-point lead over Leicester and Manchester United. The Foxes face a challenging trip to Tottenham on Sunday, while Manchester United hosts West Ham and Chelsea travels to Liverpool on Wednesday.
Manchester United's recent form has been impressive, with five wins in their last seven league games since the restart. However, Chelsea and Leicester have shown signs of vulnerability in recent matches.
Meanwhile, the teams that finish fifth and sixth will qualify for next season's Europa League, unless either of the sides in those positions win the Champions League or Europa League. Wolves are currently sixth and will qualify for the Europa League if they win their final two games against Crystal Palace and Chelsea.
Sheffield United, who are one point behind Tottenham in eighth, need Jose Mourinho's men or Wolves to slip up in order to secure a spot in the Europa League.
At the other end of the table, Aston Villa, Watford, and Bournemouth are embroiled in a relegation dogfight. Norwich are already relegated, leaving two places to be filled by unwilling teams over the next week.
West Ham and Brighton are effectively safe after moving six points clear of the relegation zone, leaving Watford, Bournemouth, and Aston Villa to scrap for survival.
On the last day of the season, Villa will host West Ham, Bournemouth will face Everton, and Watford will travel to Arsenal.
