Former France midfielder Emmanuel Petit has picked the favorites from Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs for the fourth spot.
The former France international, who had a spell with both Chelsea and Arsenal, has suggested that his former clubs should manage to qualify for the Champions League.
We are witnessing a memorable Premier League season this time out. This season has produced a nail-biting title race. There's also a top-four race and a relegation scrap.
While Manchester City and Liverpool are fighting for the league title, the race for the top-four involves as many as six clubs.
Chelsea look to be in a rather comfortable position, though, with a five-point cushion over fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur.
However, Petit has insisted that the Blues have dropped 'so many points over the last few weeks'. He also said their top-four chances could depend on what 'they do against Real Madrid'.
The Frenchman has claimed that a lot is happening 'around the club' and that has impacted their performances on the pitch.
The 1998 world champion has suggested that Thomas Tuchel's side will feel the 'pressure' as they are no longer 'in the driving seat'.
Petit has tipped the Gunners to beat the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for the fourth spot.
Petit told Getting Cassino:
"It depends on Chelsea because they have been dropping so many points over the last few weeks. So it depends what they do against Real Madrid. Everything around the club is happening."
"For weeks, they were good on the pitch, you had the feeling they weren’t impacted by what was happening around the club, but the pressure is now on Chelsea because they were in the driving seat and they’re now dropping points."
"There are four teams for two places in the top four, which means if Arsenal win their game in hand they’ll put more pressure on Chelsea. For me, Arsenal are in a very good position to get a Champions League spot."
Can Arsenal beat the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for the fourth spot?
Arsenal had all the momentum until their 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace last week but they still have the upper hand on their top-four rivals.
Manchester United, in particular, have struggled in recent weeks. It would be highly unlikely for them to turn it around and clinch fourth place.
Spurs, however, look to be more capable of challenging their north London rivals for the final Champions League spot than Manchester United.
midestivah
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u don't no wot u are saying...so u don't no Chelsea are on pressure abi?
do you see how Chelsea are under pressure now? arsenal come win Brighton
Nebaceimr
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Arsenal will take the fourth even though Arsenal has got some injuries with their key players
Injuries? Wanna postpone some more games?
Tidcdekmrs
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Man U for fourth watch the space
midestivah
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u don't no wot u are saying...so u don't no Chelsea are on pressure abi?
you're a mumu man, what pressure?
yawaimnpry
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Some should show petit Chelsea recent results and let him correct himself, Chelsea just drop point in the last game after a long run of winnings, I don't know how one lost become last few weeks,is he high? Chelsea and arsenal have played the same number of games and Chelsea are 5 points ahead of them, how then the pressure now on Chelsea? Tell your team to think of claiming fourth position ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, that's how you guys will distract your club from making the top four, instead of looking ahead of you, you're looking beyond where you can see, pressure is on arsenal and Tottenham not my Chelsea.
u don't no wot u are saying...so u don't no Chelsea are on pressure abi?
midestivah
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Some should show petit Chelsea recent results and let him correct himself, Chelsea just drop point in the last game after a long run of winnings, I don't know how one lost become last few weeks,is he high? Chelsea and arsenal have played the same number of games and Chelsea are 5 points ahead of them, how then the pressure now on Chelsea? Tell your team to think of claiming fourth position ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, that's how you guys will distract your club from making the top four, instead of looking ahead of you, you're looking beyond where you can see, pressure is on arsenal and Tottenham not my Chelsea.
pohiknprs
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Manu without ronaldo at least a ucl spot are a trophy . with ronaldo just goal of the month for him and not the team
yueacnrt
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Ex player so no wonder he chose arsenal over other two
yueacnrt
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He who laugh 😄 last laugh 😄 best! Few months ago Cristiano fans mocked barca for dropping to Europa and dropped to 9th on the table but right now, Barca is 2nd on the table and already qualified for next ucl while cristiano is on 7th position on epl table and like to play Europa next season! Learn to be humble 😊!
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small correction 7th place is Conference league
Podabilry
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He who laugh 😄 last laugh 😄 best! Few months ago Cristiano fans mocked barca for dropping to Europa and dropped to 9th on the table but right now, Barca is 2nd on the table and already qualified for next ucl while cristiano is on 7th position on epl table and like to play Europa next season! Learn to be humble 😊!
Sleek_savage
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I think it’ll be Tottenham. I would have picked Arsenal but losing Tierney, Partey and Tomeyasu still being out will hurt them. Arsenal should have brought in some depth in January.
I agree with you. But it’s up to Arteta and his boys to prove themselves
zopbdmns
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Arsenal will take the fourth even though Arsenal has got some injuries with their key players
cemabpruyz
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I think it’ll be Tottenham. I would have picked Arsenal but losing Tierney, Partey and Tomeyasu still being out will hurt them. Arsenal should have brought in some depth in January.