Comparing Manchester City, Chelsea, Forest and Villa’s Remaining EPL Matches

Manchester City have reignited their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League following a dramatic 2-1 win over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. Bernardo Silva put the hosts ahead early, but Marcus Rashford leveled the score with a penalty for Villa. Just when it seemed both teams would share the points, Matheus Nunes struck in stoppage time to hand City all three points in thrilling fashion.

The win lifts Pep Guardiola’s side to third place in the Premier League, giving them a much-needed boost in what has been an underwhelming campaign by their high standards. With financial regulations like PSR and FFP looming, a Champions League berth is not just about prestige — it’s essential for financial stability.

City will now observe as their rivals take the field over the weekend. With just four games left to play, every point is crucial in the race for Europe. Compared to the teams around them, City’s schedule appears favorable, but unpredictability has been a hallmark of their season so far.

Here’s how Manchester City’s remaining Premier League fixtures compare with other clubs vying for a top-five finish:

Manchester City:
– Wolves (H)
– Southampton (A)
– Bournemouth (H)
– Fulham (A)

Liverpool:
– Tottenham (H)
– Chelsea (A)
– Arsenal (H)
– Brighton (A)
– Crystal Palace (H)

Arsenal:
– Crystal Palace (H)
– Bournemouth (H)
– Liverpool (A)
– Newcastle (H)
– Southampton (A)

Newcastle United:
– Ipswich (H)
– Brighton (A)
– Chelsea (H)
– Arsenal (A)
– Everton (H)

Nottingham Forest:
– Brentford (H)
– Crystal Palace (A)
– Leicester (H)
– West Ham (A)
– Chelsea (H)

Chelsea:
– Everton (H)
– Liverpool (H)
– Newcastle (A)
– Manchester United (H)
– Nottingham Forest (A)

Aston Villa:
– Fulham (H)
– Bournemouth (A)
– Tottenham (H)
– Manchester United (A)

With four games to go, City’s route back to Europe’s elite looks manageable on paper — but as this season has shown, no result is guaranteed. The coming weeks will define whether Guardiola’s men can salvage a disappointing season with a Champions League return.