The English Premier League 2021–2022 season is going to finish next week. The big teams have been pushing for a spot in the top four, while the bottom teams have been battling to avoid relegation. Meanwhile the Premier League title race has heated up after Manchester City's recent draw against West Ham United. Liverpool can still win the title if the remaining outcomes go in their favour. Let's take a look at the big picture before the season's final matchday.  Championship Scenario for 2021-2022 Premier League Season Manchester City are currently at the top of the English Premier League 2021–2022 points table with 90 points at the end of 37 matches. Liverpool, on the other hand, have 86 points in 36 matches. Liverpool have two games in hand, and they can finish the season with 92 points if they win both their remaining fixtures. In that case, Liverpool will be crowned champions if Manchester City drop points in their final league fixture against Aston Villa. Read PSG star Mbappe wins league's best player award for 3rd time Manchester City’s final matchday fixture Opposition: Aston Villa | Date: May 22 (Sunday) | Time: 9 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Etihad Stadium Liverpool’s remaining fixtures Opposition: Southampton | Date: May 18 (Wednesday) | Time: 12.45 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: St. Mary's Stadium Opposition: Wolves | Date: May 22 (Sunday) | Time: 9 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Anfield Read Late goal gives Sevilla final Champions League spot in Spain Who is the Favourite to Finish in Top Four between Tottenham and Arsenal? The top four teams in the points table will qualify for the Champions League tournament next season. Manchester City and Liverpool have already qualified for the Champions League, while Chelsea is expected to finish third. They only need one point from their last two games. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are competing for fourth place. Tottenham Hotspur are right back in the race for a top four finish after beating Arsenal last Friday (May 13) 3-0 at home. They are currently in fourth place with 68 points and a game in hand. On the other hand, Arsenal are in fifth position with 66 points, but they have two games in hand. However, Arsenal will play their final fixture against Everton, who are currently battling to avoid relegation. Therefore, the Gunners have a relatively more difficult fixture than their arch-rivals Spurs. Both sides have an equal chance of finishing the season in the top four in order to be eligible for next season’s Champions League tournament.  Read Bashundhara Kings reach Kolkata to compete in AFC Cup Tottenham Hotspur’s final matchday fixture Opposition: Norwich City | Date: May 22 (Sunday) | Time: 9 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Carrow Road Arsenal’s remaining fixtures Opposition: Newcastle United | Date: May 17 (Tuesday) | Time: 1.00 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: St. James' Park Opposition: Everton | Date: May 22 (Sunday) | Time: 9 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Emirates Stadium.  Read BFF selects 21 booters for Asian Cup Qualifier, FIFA Int’l Friendly Everton, Leeds United, Burnley: Who will be Relegated? The bottom three teams will be relegated to the EFL Championship. Watford and Norwich City have already been relegated, while Everton, Leeds, and Burnley are battling to avoid relegation. Among them, Everton are in a strong position at the moment. They are in sixteenth position with 36 points in 36 matches, followed by Leeds with 35 points and Burnley with 34 points. Everton and Burnley have two matches each, while Leeds have one game on the final matchday. Everton will avoid relegation if they win their next match against Crystal Palace on Friday. In that case, either Burnley or Leeds will be the third team to be relegated. Since Burnley have a match in hand, they should feel more confident in remaining in the Premier League.  Read BPL Football: Bashundhara Kings maintain winning streak Leeds United’s final matchday fixture Opposition: Brentford | Date: May 22 (Sunday) | Time: 9 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Brentford Community Stadium Everton’s remaining fixtures Opposition: Crystal Palace | Date: May 20 (Friday) | Time: 12.45 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Goodison Park Opposition: Arsenal | Date: May 22 (Sunday) | Time: 9 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Emirates Stadium.   Read Erling Haaland Transfer: Five Interesting Facts About Manchester City's New Signing Burnley’s remaining fixtures Opposition: Aston Villa | Date: May 20 (Friday) | Time: 1.00 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Villa Park Opposition: Newcastle United | Date: May 22 (Sunday) | Time: 9 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) | Venue: Turf Moor. Verdict As per the current standings, Manchester City should be favourites to win the English Premier League 2021–2022 if they play to their full capacity in the last match. Tottenham have a slight advantage over Arsenal in terms of finishing in the top four at the end of the season, based on their remaining fixtures. Besides, Everton are in a solid position, whilst Burnley and Leeds are in risk of relegation to the EFL Championship. Overall, the final matchday of the ongoing Premier League season (2021–2022) promises to be intriguing.  Read FIFA takes on EA Sports video game in soccer’s new rivalry

Manchester City have been on top of the Premier League standings for the past 16 weeks. They ascended to the top of the points standings in the first week of December 2021. Since then, Liverpool and Chelsea have attempted but failed to dethrone the league leader. Chelsea are already out of the title race, behind Manchester City by 14 points with eight games remaining. On the other hand, Liverpool are only one point behind the Citizens. Therefore, Manchester City vs Liverpool 2022 Premier League encounter on Sunday at Etihad Stadium might decide the season's winner. Premier League 2021/2022 Season: The Points Standings Scenario Reigning Champion Manchester City's season got off to a poor start. They won three, lost one, and drew one in their first five games. On the other hand, the Citizens steadily regained their momentum and took over the top spot in the points table in December. They haven't dropped to second place since claiming the top spot. Manchester City now have 73 points after 30 matches, while Liverpool have 72 points after the same number of games. If Liverpool win, they will overtake Manchester City as the top team in the Premier League. Oppositely, Manchester City will take a four-point lead over Liverpool if they win the match. Read Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar to start peace-themed tour The top four teams in the standings will qualify for the Champions League the following season. Therefore, the race for the top four spots is heating up. Third-placed Chelsea have a five-point lead over fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. As a result, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are the favorites to finish first, second, and third in the Premier League 2021-2022 season points standings. Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, West Ham United, and Manchester United are all battling for fourth place. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal both have 54 points, while West Ham and Manchester United both have 51. As a result, the remaining eight/nine-week games will be critical. Meanwhile, Everton, Burnley, Watford, and Norwich City are all fighting to stay in the Premier League. The bottom three teams in the points standings will be relegated to the EFL Championship. Read Villarreal keeps on surprising, beats Bayern in CL quarters Manchester City vs Liverpool 2022 Premier League Lineups Portuguese defender for Manchester City, Ruben Dias is currently rehabilitating from a thigh injury. He, along with young midfielder Cole Palmer, will miss the match due to injury. Aside from them, the remainder of the players will be eligible for selection. Predicted Playing XI (Manchester City): Ederson Moraes (GK), Kyle Walker (RB), John Stones (CB), Aymeric Laporte (CB), Joao Cancelo (LB), Bernardo Silva (CM), Rodri (CM), Kevin De Bruyne (CM), Riyad Mahrez (RW), Phil Foden (CF), Raheem Sterling (LW) Liverpool have no serious injury concerns, as all of the squad's players are available for selection in this crucial match. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Naby Keita's fitness were questioned due to injuries. However, according to the latest reports, they are both fit to play against Manchester City. It may be difficult for Jurgen Klopp to pick his ideal starting XI for the match. The match will start at 9.30 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on Sunday at the Etihad stadium. Read Another Benzema hat trick gives Madrid 3-1 edge over Chelsea Predicted Playing XI (Liverpool): Alisson Becker (GK), Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB), Joel Matip (CB), Virgil van Dijk (CB), Andrew Robertson (LB), Jordan Henderson (CM), Fabinho (CM), Thiago Alcantara (CM), Mohamed Salah (RW), Sadio Mane (CF), Luis Diaz (LW) Match Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Liverpool  Liverpool vs Manchester City: Head-to-Head Manchester City and Liverpool FC have met 169 times in major competitions. Liverpool have a 78-45 advantage in the head-to-head match. They have played each other in the Premier League for the majority of their encounters. Liverpool have a 75-45 advantage over Manchester City in the Premier League head-to-head clash. 519 goals have been scored between these two teams, with Liverpool scoring 288 goals and Man City scoring 231 goals.  Read Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg Team News, Preview Verdict Manchester City and Liverpool are arguably the best two football teams in Europe right now. Therefore, Sunday's Manchester City vs Liverpool 2022 Premier League encounter promises to be exhilarating. Furthermore, the outcome of the match may alter the championship race scenario. Both sides will make every attempt to win the game, and neither can afford to lose. As a result, both Manchester City and Liverpool may adopt a defensive approach during the contest.