Also, there is an extra
fourth qualification spot for the Europa League available via the Fair Play initiative (if the Premier League ends up in the top three of the Fair Play rankings in Europe, the highest ranked team that has not qualified for European football will automatically qualify for the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round).
Not exact matches
While the Blues are just a point above the relegation zone having lost nine of their 16 games so far this season, they are 14 points adrift of Manchester United who currently occupy the
fourth and final
spot for Champions League
qualification.
Meanwhile, the result moves them temporarily a point behind Atalanta and two points adrift of Lazio in
fourth as the race for the Europa League
qualification spots continues to heat up.
The Gunners, who can reclaim fifth
spot and close the gap on
fourth place Manchester City with a victory at Crystal Palace, are also looking to seal Champions League
qualification for the 19th consecutive season.
The Dutch tactician has come under intense scrutiny this season for the lack of goals, entertainment and success that his side have produced, as they continue to sit five points adrift of Tottenham in the
fourth and final Champions League
qualification spot.
With only five matches left, Frankfurt only trail
fourth - placed Bayer Leverkusen — their opponents on Saturday — by two points for the final Champions League
qualification spot.