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Jeff Stelling’s Premier League predictions: These two teams will miss out on the top four
JEFF STELLING reckons Liverpool and Manchester City will miss out on a top-four finish this season.
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Chelsea currently lead Pep Guardiola’s men by eight points at the top of the table.
Tottenham and Arsenal occupy third and fourth spots respectively, while Liverpool and Manchester United are chasing down the Champions League places.
But Sky Sports pundit Stelling believes City will fall away and Liverpool won’t have enough to make up the ground on their rivals after a disappointing start to 2017.
Jeff Stelling reckons Manchester City and Liverpool will miss out on the top four
My top four is Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Man Utd
He said: “It’s got to be Chelsea for the title. I just don’t see anybody stopping them.
“My top four is Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Man Utd.”
At the other end of the table, Sunderland sit rock bottom, while Crystal Palace and Hull also face the drop.
Antonio Conte's Chelsea lead the way by eight points at the top of the table
Jeff Stelling reckons Claudio Ranieri's Leicester could be heading for the drop
But Stelling reckons Sam Allardyce will be able to save the Eagles from the drop, leaving champions Leicester heading to the Championship.
“And I see Leicester, Sunderland and Hull as my relegation favourites,” Stelling added.
“I’m from the North East so I really hope it’s not Sunderland but I’m fearful.”
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