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3 Results Arsenal and Spurs need in their favour to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

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Arsenal and Spurs look to book their berth in the European top flight after enduring a frustrating campaign and both teams look to turn their fortunes around once the Premier League resumes. Five months after finishing runners-up to Liverpool in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final, Spurs shocked the footballing world by announcing that they had sacked Mauricio Pochettino after the team endured disappointing results which left them at the 14th place in the table. Arsenal, on the other hand, parted ways with Unai Emery after only 18 months since appointing the ex-Sevilla and PSG boss as Arsene Wenger's successor.    Image Source: premierleague.com Without wasting much time, Spurs announced the arrival of the “Special One” Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese returned to the dugout after being sacked by The Red Devils the previous season. On the other hand, Arsenal appointed their former player and Pep’s most trusted general Mikel Arteta from Manchester City. Both managers ha

Who is going to say goodbye to the Premier League?

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        Image Source: premier league.com           For the first time in many years, the relegation battle seems to be the highlight of a premier league campaign. Usually, it’s the other way around and all eyes are at the top prize as fans are eager to find out who wins the Premier League title. Liverpool were on the course of making history as they were close to winning their first Premier League title.  Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the league has been suspended till June. With 9 games in hand for most of the teams, it will be interesting to see which of the 6 teams fight to keep their place in England's top-flight division once the season resumes (assuming it does).   The teams who are on the verge of being relegated are Brighton and Hove Albion FC, West Ham United, Watford, AFC Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Norwich. Interestingly, Premier Leagues' remaining fixtures are set to be played in neutral venues once the season resumes and this is not in favor of the bottom 6 t