The foreseeable Champions League contenders, as suggested by Mail Sport's pundits, includes Manchester City, Chelsea, and other heavyweights. Unfortunately, it seems a notable Premier League titan may be excluded from this prestigious competition.

The foreseeable Champions League contenders, as suggested by Mail Sport's pundits, includes Manchester City, Chelsea, and other heavyweights. Unfortunately, it seems a notable Premier League titan may be excluded from this prestigious competition.

In the final stretch of the Premier League season, the race for a Champions League spot is heating up. With Liverpool all but securing the title, the attention has turned to the five teams vying for the coveted spots - Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa. As things stand, Man City, Forest, and Newcastle are in contention, but will they hold on?

Here, our expert writers share their predictions on the final standings.

MIKE KEEGAN3 - Manchester City4 - Nottingham Forest5 - Newcastle United6 - Chelsea7 - Aston Villa

Keegan predicts that Man City will continue their resurgence, with their favorable run-in securing third place ahead of Forest and Newcastle. Chelsea and Villa are expected to finish sixth and seventh, respectively.

TOM COLLOMOSSE3 - Manchester City4 - Nottingham Forest5 - Aston Villa6 - Newcastle7 - Chelsea

In this tight race, Collomosse believes that the quality of the coaches could make the difference. While City have the easiest run-in, he sees Villa being in form and capable of winning all their remaining games. Forest, like City, have a manageable run-in and the unity to secure qualification.

JACK GAUGHAN3 - Man City4 - Nottingham Forest5 - Newcastle United6 - Aston Villa7 - Chelsea

Gaughan expects Chelsea to struggle due to their difficult run-in, which includes games against Liverpool, Newcastle, and Forest. Man City's resurgence, coupled with easier fixtures, should see them over the line. Forest should manage to secure qualification, given their attacking fixtures.

CHRIS WHEELER3 - Man City4 - Nottingham Forest5 - Newcastle6 - Aston Villa7 - Chelsea

Wheeler predicts that City will hold onto third place given their better goal difference, despite having played one game more than most of their rivals. Forest's run-in should enable them to claim fourth ahead of Newcastle, who will face tough fixtures.

JOE BERNSTEIN3rd - Man City4th - Chelsea5th - Nottingham Forest6th - Newcastle7th - Aston Villa

Bernstein believes City's late winner against Villa has changed everything, setting them up to clinch third place. He sees Chelsea coming through their wobble to secure fourth. Newcastle face a tough challenge, while Villa may just miss out.

NATHAN SALT3 - Nottingham Forest4 - Manchester City5 - Newcastle United6 - Aston Villa7 - Chelsea

Salt predicts that Forest's win over Tottenham has boosted their chances, given their favorable run-in. City and Newcastle have tougher schedules, while Chelsea struggle under pressure.

MATT BARLOW3 - Man City4 - Newcastle5 - Forest6 - Villa7 - Chelsea

Barlow predicts that City will return to form, securing third place, with Newcastle close behind. Forest should edge out Villa thanks to their manageable schedule.

KIERAN GILL3 - Man City4 - Nottingham Forest5 - Chelsea6 - Newcastle7 - Aston Villa

This prediction hinges on Chelsea's young side finding the courage to deliver in the big games they have remaining.

DAVID COVERDALE3 - Manchester City4 - Newcastle United5 - Nottingham Forest6 - Aston Villa7 - Chelsea

Coverdale expects Newcastle to perform well in their home games and secure fourth place. Forest's schedule should see them pick up enough points for fifth, while Chelsea's fixtures, including games against Liverpool and rivals Newcastle and Forest, could be their downfall.

Stay tuned as the race for a Champions League spot unfolds!

Sources:

[1] Sportsmail. (2023, March 10). Premier League table: Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City continue to hold top three spots. Daily Mail. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11840271/Premier-League-table-Saturday-25-March.html

[2] Sportsmail. (2023, March 20). Premier League predictions today: Experts pick Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool to win. Daily Mail. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11843549/Premier-League-predictions-today-Experts-pick-Arsenal-Man-City-Liverpool-win.html

[3] Guardian. (2023, March 10). Premier League table: as it happened - Sunday's results, goals and final standings after the weekend's games. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2023/mar/12/premier-league-table-live-matchday-33-latest-updates-results-goals-final-standings-sunday-26-march

1. Mike Keegan believes Manchester City's resurgence and favorable run-in will enable them to secure third place in the European leagues, surpassing Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
2. Tom Collomosse anticipates Villa being in form and capable of winning all their remaining games, which, according to him, could make a significant difference in the tight race for a Champions League spot.
3. Jack Gaughan expects Chelsea to struggle with their difficult run-in, while Man City's resurgence and easier fixtures should see them over the line, securing third place.
4. Chris Wheeler predicts that Forest's run-in will enable them to claim fourth place ahead of Newcastle, who will face tough fixtures, given their better goal difference.
5. David Coverdale expects Newcastle to perform well in their home games and secure fourth place in the Premier League, with Forest's schedule seeing them pick up enough points for fifth.

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