How the Premier League table could change tonight – Manchester United to drop, Arsenal rise, and Aston Villa s

How the Premier League table could change tonight – Manchester United to drop, Arsenal rise, and Aston Villa s
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The Premier League returns tonight with two big clashes for teams at both ends of the table.

At 6pm we see relegation-threaten Aston Villa take on top four challengers Sheffield United, while at 8:15pm Man City host Arsenal.

Will City be celebrating tonight?

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Will City be celebrating tonight?

These are both games in hand for all clubs concerned and whatever the results we will see some important changes in the Premier League table.

In the first game Villa can give their survival hopes a boost, the Blades could improve their chances of Champions League qualifications.

Man City can stop Liverpool winning the title as early as Sunday, while Arsenal could leap up the division too.

So, how could the potential outcomes alter the current standings? Using data from sportsvisualized.com, we’ve taken a look at where each club could end up after the next round of fixtures…

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20. Norwich

Highest possible position: 20
Lowest possible position: 20

19. Aston Villa

Highest possible position: 16
Lowest possible position: 19

Can Jack Grealish fire Villa up the table with a win over Sheffield United

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Can Jack Grealish fire Villa up the table with a win over Sheffield United

18. Bournemouth

Highest possible position: 18
Lowest possible position: 19

17. Watford

Highest possible position: 17
Lowest possible position: 18

Watford were absolutely brilliant against Liverpool

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Watford were absolutely brilliant against Liverpool

16. West Ham

Highest possible position: 16
Lowest possible position: 17

15: Brighton

Highest possible position: 15
Lowest possible position: 15

14. Southampton

Highest possible position: 14
Lowest possible position: 14

13. Newcastle

Highest possible position: 13
Lowest possible position: 13

12. Everton

Highest possible position: 12
Lowest possible position: 12

Everton have been resurgent under Carlo Ancelotti

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Everton have been resurgent under Carlo Ancelotti

11. Crystal Palace

Highest possible position: 11

Lowest possible position: 11

10. Burnley

Highest possible position: 10
Lowest possible position: 10

9. Arsenal

Highest possible position: 6
Lowest possible position: 9

Will Arsenal be celebrating a move up to sixth tonight?

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Will Arsenal be celebrating a move up to sixth tonight?

8. Tottenham

Highest possible position: 8
Lowest possible position: 9

7. Sheffield United

Highest possible position: 5
Lowest possible position: 8

Sheffield United could rise up the rankings with a victory over Aston Villa

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Sheffield United could rise up the rankings with a victory over Aston Villa

6. Wolves

Highest possible position: 6
Lowest possible position: 8

5. Manchester United

Highest possible position: 5
Lowest possible position: 6

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Odion Ighalo scored twice to sink Derby in the FA Cup fifth round

4. Chelsea

Highest possible position: 4
Lowest possible position: 4

Chelsea are in fourth place in the Premier League but Man United are on their tail sitting three points behind

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Chelsea are in fourth place in the Premier League but Man United are on their tail sitting three points behind

3. Leicester

Highest possible position: 3
Lowest possible position: 3

2. Man City

Highest possible position: 2
Lowest possible position: 2

1. Liverpool

Highest possible position: 1
Lowest possible position: 1

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool must bounce back against Bournemouth this weekend

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Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool must bounce back against Bournemouth this weekend

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