After 27 rounds in the Premier League, Arsenal and Chelsea are competing for the title, with both teams also fighting for fifth place, while Manchester United has collected 16 points in 6 rounds aiming for third place.

All matches of the 27th round in the Premier League have ended. Arsenal leads Manchester City by 5 points but has played one extra match. With a head-to-head game remaining, both Arsenal and City remain strong contenders for the title. Aston Villa is gradually falling behind, while Manchester United, under Carrick’s management, has surged forward, earning 16 points in the last 6 league games with 5 wins and 1 draw. They firmly hold fourth place, 3 points behind Chelsea in fifth and also just 3 points from Aston Villa in third, making United’s bid for a top-three finish very much alive.

Premier League standings after 27 rounds:

1. Arsenal: 61 points, having played their 31st round game earlier, leading by 5 points. Competing on four fronts, it depends on Arteta’s rotation strategy, with the Premier League title being the top priority.
2. Manchester City: 56 points, Guardiola excels at closing gaps in the second half of the season. With the addition of Guendouzi, their defense has become more solid, also competing on four fronts.
3. Aston Villa: 51 points, securing a top-five finish to qualify for next season’s Champions League is the main goal, while the Europa League title chase remains Emery’s primary focus.
4. Manchester United: 48 points, the Red Devils have rediscovered their identity under Carrick, accumulating 16 points in the last 6 league matches. Carrick has made winning a habit for United. At their current form, securing a top-five spot is achievable, with a chance to surpass Aston Villa and break into the top three.
5. Chelsea: 45 points, actively fighting for fifth place, with a Champions League spot being the target.
6. Liverpool: 45 points, also pushing for fifth place, aiming to secure a Champions League berth.
7. Brentford: 40 points, competing for a European competition spot.
8. Bournemouth: 38 points, with no particular ambitions, the Cherries have improved their form since the winter transfer window.
9. Everton: 37 points, holding a position without major goals.
10. Fulham: 37 points, also in a stable position without pressing objectives.
11. Newcastle: 36 points, strong at home but weak away, lacking squad depth for competing on two fronts. Their Champions League campaign has negatively affected their league performance.
12. Sunderland: 36 points, the strongest promoted team, with no urgent goals.
13. Crystal Palace: 35 points, returning to tradition, now with European duties, making them less ambitious in the league.
14. Brighton: 34 points, focusing on player development and sales, with no pressing targets.
15. Leeds United: 31 points, actively fighting to avoid relegation.
16. Tottenham: 29 points, the worst among the Big 6 in the Premier League, now a relegation-threatened team but expected to survive.
17. Nottingham Forest: 27 points, fighting hard to stay up. The team has quality and plays well, but suffers from a critical flaw: creating chances but failing to score, showing a severe lack of attacking power.
18. West Ham United: 25 points, battling to avoid relegation, directly competing with Nottingham Forest for survival.
19. Burnley: 19 points, not giving up yet, but the battle to stay up is very challenging.
20. Wolverhampton Wanderers: 10 points, essentially confirmed for relegation.