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The season is reaching its climax (Pictures: Getty\/Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the end-of-season run-in well and truly upon us, Metro <\/em>has assembled its finest minds to predict how the final few weeks of the season will unfold.<\/p>\n

In the Premier League, Arsenal appear to be sitting pretty with a nine-point advantage over Manchester City. But should recent results have Gunners fans concerned ahead of the final seven matches?<\/p>\n

Manchester United\u2019s good form has seen Michael Carrick\u2019s side vault into the top five, but who will secure the remaining places in the top five and a precious spot in next season\u2019s Champions League?<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, City still hold out hope of a cup double after progressing to the FA Cup semi-finals, while Arsenal remain the only English side left in Europe\u2019s premier cup competition.<\/p>\n

And at the other end of the table, Tottenham have recruited their third manager of the season, but have it all to do to avoid an embarrassing relegation one year after triumphing in the Europa League.<\/p>\n

How will it all pan out? Read on to see our predictions\u2026<\/p>\n

Premier League title race: Relax, Arsenal fans\u2026<\/h2>\n
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Arsenal have a healthy advantage in the title race (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A sobering Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City and FA Cup exit at Championship Southampton have seen the usual demons occupy the waking thoughts of every Arsenal fan \u2013 fears that have not been dispelled by a 1-0 win at Sporting, where their goalkeeper was man of the match. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s a stark contrast to the wildly cathartic scenes sparked by Max Dowman\u2019s clinching goal in their last Premier League outing, a 2-0 win over Everton way back on March 14. <\/p>\n

A lot has happened since and yet, in terms of the title race, nothing has changed. Arsenal remain nine (9!) points clear of City with seven games to go.<\/p>\n

Yes, they could lose at the Etihad and Guardiola\u2019s men can win their game in hand against Crystal Palace. But if Arsenal beat five of Bournemouth, Newcastle, Fulham, West Ham, Burnley and Palace \u2013 and draw the other game \u2013 they will be champions. And trust me, they will be champions. Demons, be gone!<\/p>\n

Gavin Brown, Assistant Sports Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Race for the top five: Liverpool miss out as Slot axe<\/h2>\n
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Liverpool are in danger of missing out on the top five (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arne Slot\u2019s Liverpool tenure has unravelled at a remarkable rate, with a limp 2-0 away defeat to Paris Saint-Germain the latest sign that the Dutchman is running out of ideas.<\/p>\n

Just two wins in the Reds\u2019 last eight games in all competitions means they enter the final stretch of games bang out of form. And with a Merseyside derby, as well as games against United, Chelsea and Aston Villa in their final seven, it\u2019s hard to make a case for Liverpool remaining in the final Champions League spot.<\/p>\n

Chelsea, or even Brentford and Everton lurking below, could be the beneficiaries, but it\u2019s clear that missing out on the Champions League would represent a major step back for Liverpool and one that may ultimately force a managerial change over the summer.<\/p>\n

Ben Fleming, Sports Reporter<\/em><\/p>\n

Relegation battle: More misery for Tottenham<\/h2>\n
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Tottenham sit one point above the bottom three (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After calling Thomas Frank\u2019s sacking in Metro\u2019s pre-season predictions, I\u2019ll continue on a similar trend and forecast yet more misery for Tottenham.<\/p>\n

Igor Tudor\u2019s wretched 44-day reign felt doomed from the outset and change was needed\u2026 I\u2019m just not convinced Roberto De Zerbi is the right appointment for this do-or-die moment, with tough contests against Sunderland, Villa, Chelsea and Everton still to come.<\/p>\n

De Zerbi\u2019s philosophy is well established: a possession-heavy, high-press brand of football, reliant on intricate build-up play under pressure. But it takes time to learn and hone this craft \u2013 time Spurs do not have.<\/p>\n

With James Maddison out injured, it\u2019s become glaringly obvious that Tottenham lack players capable of progressing the ball through tight spaces, a fundamental requirement in order for De Zerbi\u2019s style to function.<\/p>\n

The Italian failed to win any of his first five games during his first Premier League stint with Brighton. For Tottenham, I fear history could repeat itself here.<\/p>\n

Wolves and Burnley are toast, Forest *should* be fine, and while West Ham currently occupy the relegation zone, I\u2019ve seen enough fight in their recent matches with Fulham, Brentford, Manchester City and Leeds to persuade me they\u2019ll be okay, just.<\/p>\n

Tom Olver, Assistant Sports Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Player of the season: Bruno Fernandes to get his flowers<\/h2>\n
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Bruno Fernandes has been a standout player this season (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to the bookies, all bets are off when it comes to crowning the 2025\/26 player of the year, with Declan Rice 4\/7 with Paddy Power to take top honours.<\/p>\n

He has been a brilliant driving force for Arsenal and England fans will keep everything crossed that he carries his fine form and deadly dead-ball deliveries into the World Cup.<\/p>\n

But the question is, is he the right man for it? Team-mate Gabriel has a real case as an absolute titan for the league\u2019s meanest defence and a menace in both boxes. If opponents hate facing you, you\u2019re doing something right.<\/p>\n

The other outstanding candidate is Bruno Fernandes, who, in my opinion, would be a worthy winner. He\u2019s carried Manchester United, both when they were struggling under Ruben Amorim and in the brighter days under Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n

Yeah, he likes a good moan, but who doesn\u2019t? United\u2019s leader, creator-in-chief and biggest threat. Insane stats, with 16 assists \u2013 twice as many as anyone else \u2013 despite Amorim playing him too deep for too long.<\/p>\n

Shining in a well-oiled machine is one thing. Operating like a Rolls-Royce in a misfiring one takes something special.<\/p>\n

Dave Filmer, Deputy Sports Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

FA Cup: Lift-off for Liam\u2019s Blues<\/h2>\n
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Chelsea are into the FA Cup semi-finals (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It would be typical of Chelsea to finish a disappointing and turbulent season on and off the pitch by casually winning the FA Cup. Winning trophies is in that club\u2019s DNA. <\/p>\n

They failed to beat Leeds twice in the league, but it will be third time unlucky for Daniel Farke\u2019s side, whose priority, as disheartening as it may be, is not a Wembley semi-final but Premier League survival. <\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s massive \u2013 and if we\u2019re being fair, talented \u2013 squad makes them an ideal cup team and their reward for ending Leeds\u2019 cup run will likely be a final against Manchester City (no offence intended to in-form Championship side and Arsenal\u2019s conquerors Southampton). <\/p>\n

That would be tough, clearly, but if U21 boss Callum McFarlane can frustrate Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium in the first game since Enzo Maresca\u2019s exit in January, it shouldn\u2019t be beyond Liam Rosenior to do the same, presuming he\u2019s still in the job by then. <\/p>\n

Like Leeds, Man City may also have bigger fish to fry by then as they chase the title. It won\u2019t be as magical as Crystal Palace\u2019s exploits last season, but the FA Cup could well be heading to chaos merchants Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Louis Sealey, Deputy Sports Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Champions League: PSG to run it back in Budapest<\/h2>\n
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored for PSG against Liverpool on Wednesday (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Given the Champions League\u2019s propensity to throw up dramatic second-leg comebacks, it feels slightly premature to be making any cast-iron predictions, even with just eight teams remaining. <\/p>\n

The draw has been neatly divided in half, with teams who are on a crusade to save football on one side, and those who are steadfastly committed to the dark arts on the other, meaning whatever the makeup of the final, we\u2019re going to get what will almost certainly be described as a clash of contrasting style.<\/p>\n

Should they survive next week\u2019s second leg at Anfield and overcome their likely semi-final opponents in Bayern Munich, then I\u2019d be pretty confident in backing PSG to overcome whoever they take on in Budapest and claim ultra-rare back-to-back successes. <\/p>\n

Luis Enrique\u2019s men are coming to the boil at just the right and with their Ligue 1 rivals doing all they can to afford them the rest and recuperation their rivals can dream of, they look primed to go all the way again.<\/p>\n

James Goldman, Sports Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

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