2022-2023 Premier League top 4 race

The Premier League race for a top-four finish is heating up as we approach the business end of the 2022-2023 season. The battle for Champions League football is always one of the most intriguing subplots of any campaign, and this season is no different.

Arsenal

Currently, Arsenal sits comfortably in first place with 72 points from 29 games played. The Gunners have been in sensational form this season and look like genuine title contenders. Bukayo Saka is the big man in the Arsenal team. Is the youngster coming from Hale End going to win his club a title? Their squad is packed with quality, and they have been able to navigate a tricky fixture schedule with relative ease. Next weekends’ game against Liverpool can be a vital one.

Title race

However, Manchester City are hot on their heels, just eight points behind with a game in hand. City have won the Premier League in each of the last three seasons, and they have shown no signs of slowing down this term. Pep Guardiola's side are formidable in attack and defence, and it would be no surprise to see them finish the season on top of the pile.

Champions League ticket

The battle for the remaining two Champions League spots is where things get interesting. At the time of writing, Newcastle United are sitting in third place with 50 points from 27 games. The Magpies have been one of the surprise packages of the season, and they have put themselves in a great position to secure a top-four finish.

Manchester United

However, they are not alone in their quest for European football. Manchester United sit level on points with Newcastle, while Tottenham Hotspur are just a point behind in fifth place. Both United and Spurs have struggled for consistency at times this season, but they possess the quality to mount a serious challenge for a Champions League spot.

Experience

Newcastle have been a joy to watch this season, and their attacking prowess could prove pivotal in the run-in. However, Manchester United and Tottenham both have the experience of competing in the Champions League, and that could give them an edge in the final few games of the season.

Top four finish

Ultimately, it's likely to come down to which team can hold their nerve and perform under pressure. There will be twists and turns along the way, but one thing is for sure: the race for a top-four finish in the 2022-2023 Premier League is going to be a thrilling one.