The race for the Champions League

Liverpool - 72 points, one game remaining. 

Currently third in the league, Liverpool look set to be going on another European tour next season. Nevertheless, the Reds' grip on the top four has loosened in recent weeks. After dropping two points in a remarkable West Brom comeback and being edged by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool's final home game of the season against Brighton isn't shaping up to be the victory lap they were expecting.

Jurgen Klopp, however, has a special trump card in his deck. In just over two weeks time, he'll lead his side into battle against Real Madrid in Kiev to dispute the Champions League Final. Should Madrid fail to nullify the fearsome Mane-Firmino-Salah trident, Liverpool could see themselves crowned champions of Europe - a title that will earn them automatic qualification for next year's edition of the competition. 

Tottenham - 71 points, two games remaining.

Off the back of a crushing injury time loss to now relegated West Brom, Spurs go into their clash with Newcastle on Wednesday evening with Chelsea breathing down their necks. Fortunately for Mauricio Pochettino, his final two games of the season come at home (well, Wembley), where his side have been formidable this season. Of their 17 games played on home turf so far, Spurs have emerged victorious 11 times and lost just twice. 

After Newcastle, Leicester will travel to Wembley on the final day on what could prove to be the day of reckoning for Foxes boss Claude Puel. Six points from the two ties would gaurantee Spurs a Champions League stint next season. If Chelsea win their two remaining games, four points will likely see Tottenham over the line given their superior goal difference (currently nine better than the Blues). Three points or less and Pochettino will be crossing his fingers for a Chelsea slip-up.

Chelsea - 69 points, two games remaining.

Having won their last four Premier League encounters, Antonio Conte will know that it is imperative his side continue their winning ways in their upcoming season-defining games against Huddersfield and Newcastle. Despite an unprecedentedly rocky start to their title defence, the Blues now have the chance to salvage their season. Nevertheless, it all lies in the hands of Tottenham and Liverpool who'll need to drop points to give Conte a sight of the top four. 

There's one statistic that will haunt Chelsea fans in the build-up to their final day showdown with the Magpies - their beloved side haven't tasted glory at St. James' Park since 2011. Since then, the Blues have lost on three occasions and claimed one draw. Conte will need to get his tactics right if he is to unpick his bogey team.