The premier league is on the verge of finishing and yet, more results in the race for the top four is shocking, almost unbelievable. With Tottenham losing yesterday to Bournemouth, the race for the top four has been blown wide open once again. However, it remains to be seen just who would take this last opportunity. When Chelsea meets with Watford, it would be interesting to see if they can maintain their position or even go one step better against Tottenham. With Arsenal breathing down their necks, the race for the top four is poised to go down to the very last day.
Chelsea
Chelsea has gone through a lot this season. They have gone through losing games to rumors about them losing their star man and coach. However, they have put it together when it mattered the most and are now living life. They are on course to reaching the Europa final and they would also fancy their chances in the top four race. They are currently 4th in the league table with 68 points. They would leapfrog Tottenham into 3rd if they should win here. However, a loss here could take them to 5th in the league. No matter what happens today, it promises to be a three-man chase to the very last wire.
Watford
Watford is a team who have settled for a very bring midtable finish. However, they still have a lot to play for in the remaining two games. Watford is currently in 10th position in the league. A win here could take them to 9th if other results go their way. A loss here, however, could take them to 11th if other results also go against them. There are just two matches left. Win them all and they would be guaranteed at least top ten finish. However, no matter what happens, we would see Watford in the premier league next season.
Form
When it comes to the form, most teams would be happy with better results in recent games but would have to do with what they have. Chelsea has won two games in their last six matches. However, they are unbeaten in four games having just lost one game in the process. However, they would be wary of the fact that their last three games have all ended in draws. They would be eager to change that when they meet with Watford in Stanford Bridge.
Watford, on the other hand, has won three of their last six games in all competitions. The remaining games have ended in two draws and a single loss. They have not won a game in the last two matches that they have played. Watford would be eager to change that when they meet Chelsea at home. However, they would be conscious of the fact that Chelsea would be desperate to win in a bid to secure champions league football next season.
Chelsea is on the verge of something great. To do so, however, they would need to win this particular game.
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