Liverpool should have wrapped up the race for top four weeks ago, but alas they find themselves in a tricky position heading into the final Premier League weekend.
Jurgen Klopp’s men currently have a three-point lead over fifth-placed Chelsea, who have a game in hand on the Merseyside outfit.
Liverpool need to beat Brighton at Anfield this Sunday in order to seal a place in next season’s Champions League campaign.
In order for Chelsea to sneak into the top four, they require victories from matches against Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United.
Antonio Conte’s men gave themselves a slice of hope by defeating Liverpool 1-0 at Stamford Bridge at the weekend.
The Reds have a Champions League final against Real Madrid on the horizon, but the immediate focus is on the top-four race and what needs to happen in order for Klopp’s side to be in it.
Huddersfield boss David Wagner and Newcastle coach Rafael Benitez both have links to Liverpool given that the former is a close friend of Klopp’s and the latter used to manage the Merseyside club.
Wagner oversaw his team restrict champions Manchester City to a goalless draw last weekend, which has given some Liverpool fans hope that the Terriers can do something similar against Chelsea.
The Reds’ following have also called on Benitez to do them a favour on the final day.
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