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Chelsea are a few short wins away from the Premier League title after a 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday.
Pedro, Cahill, and Willian all scored in the second half to lift Chelsea’s lead to seven points in the table before Spurs and Arsenal kick off. If that margin holds, Chelsea have a small chance to clinch the title next week against Middlesbrough. It isn’t likely, considering Spurs have won eight straight fixtures, but it’s on the table.
Below the top, the Manchester teams continue to battle over the crucial fourth spot in the standings. United have a massive contest next week against Arsenal, and also a Europa League semifinal against Celta Vigo.
At the bottom, Sunderland have been relegated after ten Premier League seasons. In a statement published on their website, Chairman Ellis Hunt stated, “Like any supporter, my initial reaction is one of sadness, disappointment, anger and frustration. After 10 consecutive seasons as a top-flight club, the second longest in our 138-year history, it is hard for everyone to take.”
Middlesbrough are also likely headed for the Championship, but Swansea may be able to escape the drop. With three games remaining, they are just two points behind Hull City at the final relegation spot in the table.
Let’s take a look at all 20 clubs, with their recent form through Sunday:
1. Chelsea
Points: 81
Record: 26-3-5
Last Five: WWLWW
Next Fixture: Middlesbrough
2. Tottenham Hotspur
Points: 74
Record: 22-8-3
Last Five: WWWWW
Next Fixture: West Ham
3. Liverpool
Points: 66
Record: 19-9-6
Last Five: WDWWL
Next Fixture: West Brom
4. Manchester City
Points: 65
Record: 19-8-6
Last Five: DLWWD
Next Fixture: Crystal Palace
5. Manchester United
Points: 65
Record: 17-14-3
Last Five: WWWDD
Next Fixture: Arsenal
6. Arsenal
Points: 60
Record: 18-6-8
Last Five: DWLWW
Next Fixture: Manchester United
7. Everton
Points: 58
Record: 16-10-9
Last Five: DWWDL
Next Fixture: Swansea
8. West Bromwich Albion
Points: 44
Record: 12-8-14
Last Five: DLLLL
Next Fixture: Burnley
9. Southampton
Points: 41
Record: 11-8-14
Last Five: WWLLD
Next Fixture: Liverpool
10. AFC Bournemouth
Points: 41
Record: 11-8-16
Last Five: DLLWW
Next Fixture: Stoke City
11. Leicester City
Points: 40
Record: 11-7-16
Last Five: WLDLW
Next Fixture: Watford
12. Stoke City
Points: 40
Record: 10-10-15
Last Five: LLWLD
Next Fixture: Bournemouth
13. Watford
Points: 40
Record: 11-7-15
Last Five: WWLWL
Next Fixture: Liverpool
14. Burnley
Points: 39
Record: 11-6-18
Last Five: WDLLW
Next Fixture: West Brom
15. West Ham United
Points: 39
Record: 10-9-16
Last Five: LWDDD
Next Fixture: Tottenham
16. Crystal Palace
Points: 38
Record: 11-5-19
Last Five: WDWLL
Next Fixture: Manchester City
17. Hull City
Points: 34
Record: 9-7-19
Last Five: WLLWD
Next Fixture: Sunderland
18. Swansea City
Points: 32
Record: 9-5-21
Last Five: LLLWD
Next Fixture: Everton
19. Middlesbrough
Points: 27
Record: 5-12-17
Last Five: LDLLW
Next Fixture: Chelsea
20. Sunderland
Points: 21
Record: 5-6-23
Last Five: LLDLL
Next Fixture: Hull City
Sunderland Have Been Relegated