The Premier League on May 15 will feature two high-profile matches between Brighton and Chelsea and Manchester United and Newcastle. Both matches will have a direct impact on the European places.
Newcastle's situation looks more favorable. The away match against Man Utd is the most crucial game for them to fight for the top 6, a win will ensure them to be in the top 7, even a draw will almost lock them in the top 7 by virtue of goal difference. A loss would put United level on points with Newcastle, and they would need the final round to have a chance to split the points. Newcastle's advantage is that they are 3 points ahead of United and have a much better goal difference than Chelsea and United.
Chelsea are also in a relatively favorable situation. They will face Brighton, who have no desire to win, and as long as they don't lose, they will be able to lock up a top seven position. They have the advantage that Newcastle and Manchester United will have a team drop points in the direct match, which will favor Chelsea.
Manchester United's situation is relatively passive, they are currently 3 points behind Newcastle and Chelsea. The match against Newcastle is a winnable one for them, and a draw would almost mean they are out of the top six. However, United have the FA Cup final to grab, if they win, even if they don't finish in the top seven, they will still be qualified for Europe.
Tomorrow's early morning game will be suspenseful, with all three teams in contention for the
European qualification
.. Newcastle's two remaining matches are away to Manchester United and Brentford, with a large goal difference lead, while Chelsea are away to Brighton and at home to Bournemouth, and Manchester United host Newcastle and away to Brighton, in addition to the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
