The final day of the season could result in something that has never been seen before in Premier League history: a play-off to determine which team finishes higher in the table
Liverpool and Bournemouth could himself themselves playing a dramatic one-off game to decide which team goes into the Champions League. Both clubs are in with a chance of qualifying for Europe's elite competition ahead of the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday.
Bournemouth were on course go to within a point of the Reds before conceding a late equaliser in Tuesday's 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City. Now the gap is three, with Liverpool due to host Brentford while Bournemouth travel to Nottingham Forest.
Six goals better off than the Cherries, Liverpool's goal difference also gives them advantage. But there is a scenario in which the teams could finish dead level and trigger an historic play-off.
If Bournemouth beat Forest exactly 5-0 while Liverpool lose 1-0 against Bournemouth, they would both end the season on 59 points, with 63 goals scored and 53 conceded.
Head-to-head results would be the first tiebreaker, but even those are nearly identical. Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 at Anfield on the opening night of the season before the Cherries got their revenge with a 3-2 victory on the south coast in January.
In the event that head-to-head results are the same, the number of away goals scored in the two matches is the next deciding factor. But given that they're also the same, a one-off match be required to finally separate them.
The fixture, which could go to extra-time and penalties, would take place at a neutral venue shortly on an unspecified date. It'd also mark the first play-off in Premier League history.
Who'd win the play-off match - Liverpool or Bournemouth? Give us your prediction in the comments section.
However, Bournemouth have another route to the Champions League even if they finish below Liverpool. Should Aston Villa win their Europa League final against Freiburg on Wednesday before finishing fifth in the Premier League, sixth place would become a Champions League spot.
In order for that to happen, Villa would have to lose their final game away to Man City while Liverpool beat Brentford. That would see the Reds go up to fourth in the table.
Andoni Iraola's side aren't guaranteed sixth, though. Bournemouth will miss out if they lose to Forest and Brighton win their home game against Manchester United.
Vosadorty
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Can this lost (slot) Liverpool do this, go watch liverpool all big wins on you tube. Ask slot if he can repeat this.
Neggson
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Liverpool is struggling for UCL football 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Foolish comment. You’re the one thinking 🤔 about. Liverpool are not even thinking about that because they know they’ve already qualified
ketloptuyz
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very embarasing situation for LFC under coach skin head slot
yihaknortu
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The author of this post is insane. Try to read through your articles before posting. Other wise the app is gona lose credibility
Segala
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Liverpool napakwepo man inandi Hala ee play-off kah
toni nena 😆 🤣
haseilmt
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useless post!
fapaekpyz
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How can this happen. stop this post
futiklmopz
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Slot and He's owner the are the one who put us to this sheets where we still negativity to qualified for champions league Why there still keeping slot and Liverpool team my people🤔
Mozaceprz
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Foolish reporting
cebekostu
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And please if you want us to continue reading your blogs or articles ,then you must stop this kind of shallow mind thoughts and games otherwise....watchout.
cebekostu
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I guess the author of this artical is a. man u fan, if not to be a former united player!! and if so,I ask of you to please,please stop dreaming or even assuming - because. you may remain in your dreamland forever, & if assuming - sometimes assumptions can make one become a maniac, so please.i advise you to stop both dreams and assumptions.
weciklnpy
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impossible
Sebabdiouz
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Villa well done!
Fitklprsyz
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it will never happen Bournemouth should just settle down for Europa League Liverpool would finish in fourth position no amount of match fixing will help Bournemouth how can they beat forest at home 5-0 Liverpool will beat Brentford on the final day so forget your permutations
bewabdlprs
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Liverpool napakwepo man inandi Hala ee play-off kah
rioadekltu
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Senseless person
kohcdklopz
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Bournemouth to win , Liverpool to lose and a 6 goal swing..what are the odds of that?
Coyblopt
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Next time when posting, read through thoroughly before doing that.... "If Bournemouth beat Forest exactly 5-0 while Liverpool lose 1-0 against Bournemouth, they would both end the season on 59 points, with 63 goals scored and 53 conceded"
lowcdenost
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so wide a dream that can't be succeed can they score 5-0 no impossible except if march fixing is involved the Liverpool will win the march I think the only problem Liverpool have is inconvenience they can win the march if they make normal effort
malone95
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playoff is nice
moycmopsy
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Liverpool must lose 6 nil for cherries to qualify. That won't happen. YNWA
kapiknpst
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liverpool will lose and bournemouth qualified ucl
vapceilnps
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Liverpool playing Brentford not Bournemouth
dutaknpz
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just on head to head Bournemouth is out
AFersoKI1753
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Hopefully Bournemouth do they can sack slot
Widbiltz
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I wish Bournemouth qualifies for next season UCL. Slot is a useless coach that needs to be sacked now.
Rubeimrsy
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rubbish app very frequent advertisements
true
Bioaeiotuy
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stop lying head to head determines
yes, but even the head to head is the same. truth is ; there won't even be any play off because Bournemouth cannot win 5-0 against Forest.
Suwemnsuy
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rubbish app very frequent advertisements
Vioblnprsz
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Barcelona
nabaopy
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Liverpool is struggling for UCL football 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
and you are an idiot 🤣🤣🤣🤣
tioabclnr
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You are thinking to far, let them play first.
Tocilostyz
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Liverpool is struggling for UCL football 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lidacikruy
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in in English football goal difference is top
Kudaoruz
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It’s in your dreams but I wish it happens to get rid of Slot
kosaclmru
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huge advantages to the reds to CL next season where at least 1 point needed
beaadeiosz
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we do have an expression: if auntie has b...s she will be called uncle !
rumiklmryz
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I f you have nothing tangible to say keep quiet
rumiklmryz
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If
ChiemezieJudah
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Funny people 😂😂😂😂
Diuilmrsz
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stop lying head to head determines