With only two matches left for Manchester City And only one that remains for their direct rivals in the race for European sites, heavenly blue is in a critical situation: They could miss both the Champions League and Europa League If they fail to pick up points in their last matches.
City is currently in sixth place in the Premier League with 65 points– Outside the top five, which ensures direct qualification to the Champions League. In addition, their Europa League site is also not guaranteed. Manchester United and Tottenham will meet in the final in a continental tournament, and the winner will pass a Champions League place.
The law that can perform Manchester City is:
- Newcastle (66 points)
- Chelsea (66 points)
- Aston Villa (66 points)
- Nottingham Forest (65 points)
If City does not earn at least four points from their last two matches, they risk being taken over and missing European competition completely.
Manchester City’s remaining fixtures
City’s two last matches are make-or-break:
- Against Bournemouth (Tuesday 20 May)
- Against Fulham (Sunday 25 May)
A loss to Bournemouth would put them in a must-win scenario for the final game.
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Guardiola’s take
Pep Guardiola has acknowledged the tough place his team is in and says that if City does not qualify, it will be because they did not deserve it. Still, the Spanish boss remains confident that his squad can collect the necessary points to secure a place in the next season’s Champions League.
