The 2015-16 Premier league season has been one of those seasons that will never stop giving surprises. It can be argued that Manchester City, Arsenal and United (most likely in the same order) have done enough this season to consider them as being a part of the top four come end of May.
The final Champions league place, however, is not a given by any stretch of imagination. We look at the current top contenders for that spot.
Liverpool:
Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers were always considered as a top four hopeful. That belief went up a notch when a certain Klopp mania came to the fore. To be fair, this season under Klopp, Liverpool have a great chance of finishing in the top four considering the fact that Chelsea are having a catastrophic season and that Liverpool have a good and hungry set of young players.
However, this is not Klopp's squad and the high pressing game can be tough to execute with the players at his disposal. Considering the physical demand of the Premier League it may drain the players eventually. Few signings in January may prove decisive but it is still early to expect a lot from Klopp.
Tottenham:
On current form, Pochettino's squad is the favorite to fill that last spot. Unlike other seasons, this current Tottenham form looks somewhat sustainable. Pochettino has been able to put across his thoughts to his team. The squad is very young and perfectly suited for the high intensity pressing game that Pochettino likes. The midfield duo of young Dele Alli and Eric Dier has been quite impressive. With Chelsea not being Chelsea and Liverpool not quite there yet, this may be Tottenham's season.
West Ham:
West Ham fans can be rightly considered as the black horse in this race. The West Ham fans certainly cannot be blamed if they do believe this can happen. The fans along with the club's co-chairman David Sullivan wanted to dream big and Slaven Bilic has provided them with plenty of reasons to do the same.
West Ham is considered to be one of the most dangerous counter attacking sides in the premier league and the fact that they already defeated Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea only emphasizes that claim.
Chelsea:
On current form Chelsea are nowhere contenders. However, this is Chelsea and they are too big to not be at least considered for a top four place. If one is a realist, the fact that Chelsea are 13 points off the top four will surely be noted. However, a Chelsea fan would surely consider the fact that there are still 26 games to go. Chelsea to be honest still have a great set of players. A certain boost in confidence and the possibility of their stars picking up form in time can prove to be vital with 26 games still to go.
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Liverpool:
Liverpool under Brendan Rodgers were always considered as a top four hopeful. That belief went up a notch when a certain Klopp mania came to the fore. To be fair, this season under Klopp, Liverpool have a great chance of finishing in the top four considering the fact that Chelsea are having a catastrophic season and that Liverpool have a good and hungry set of young players.
However, this is not Klopp's squad and the high pressing game can be tough to execute with the players at his disposal. Considering the physical demand of the Premier League it may drain the players eventually. Few signings in January may prove decisive but it is still early to expect a lot from Klopp.
Tottenham:
On current form, Pochettino's squad is the favorite to fill that last spot. Unlike other seasons, this current Tottenham form looks somewhat sustainable. Pochettino has been able to put across his thoughts to his team. The squad is very young and perfectly suited for the high intensity pressing game that Pochettino likes. The midfield duo of young Dele Alli and Eric Dier has been quite impressive. With Chelsea not being Chelsea and Liverpool not quite there yet, this may be Tottenham's season.
West Ham:
West Ham fans can be rightly considered as the black horse in this race. The West Ham fans certainly cannot be blamed if they do believe this can happen. The fans along with the club's co-chairman David Sullivan wanted to dream big and Slaven Bilic has provided them with plenty of reasons to do the same.
West Ham is considered to be one of the most dangerous counter attacking sides in the premier league and the fact that they already defeated Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea only emphasizes that claim.
Chelsea:
On current form Chelsea are nowhere contenders. However, this is Chelsea and they are too big to not be at least considered for a top four place. If one is a realist, the fact that Chelsea are 13 points off the top four will surely be noted. However, a Chelsea fan would surely consider the fact that there are still 26 games to go. Chelsea to be honest still have a great set of players. A certain boost in confidence and the possibility of their stars picking up form in time can prove to be vital with 26 games still to go.
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