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David Dunn predicts a big name to miss out on Champions League place

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Published by Ash Rose

16, May 25

David Dunn predicts a big name to miss out on Champions League place

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The Premier League's sole focus in the final two rounds of the season will be on seeing which sides will qualify for the Champions League places.

A place in the top five will guarantee you a seat at Europe's biggest table next season, with seven teams still all in contention with two games left to play.

Speaking exclusively to DAZN News, courtesy of William Hill, former Premier League midfielder David Dunn has predicted who he thinks will finish in the Champions League places - and it's bad news for Enzo Maresca's Chelsea.

"I honestly think Chelsea will miss out on the top five this season," Dunn said.

"Losing to Newcastle was a big blow and with Aston Villa having back-to-back wins, their next two fixtures are against the Europa League finalists, who are both surprisingly having really bad seasons in the league.

"I expect Aston Villa to beat Spurs at home and win at Man Utd, so Chelsea have to match Villa’s results in the final two games.

"With Nottingham Forest away in the final game, I see Chelsea slipping up here as Forest, who are also in the hunt, can end the season with a positive result.

With Dunn ruling out Chelsea, the former Blackburn man went on to praise the other teams in contention, reserving special praise for the work Eddie Howe has done this season, before confirming who his final top five will be come the end of the campaign.

Adding, "What a season for Newcastle, I have to mention.

"Winning the Carabao Cup and then putting together a strong run in the League after that. Full credit to Eddie Howe, who is once again, showing what a top Manager he is. Isak has been brilliant this season, but the whole team is playing well.

"Credit also to Arne Slot, first season in the Premier League and walks away with the title. Salah has been superb with topping the goals and assists charts.

"Arsenal are the nearly men again and who would have thought Man City would lose as many games as they have.

"So the final Champions League spots will be Arsenal, Man City, Newcastle and Aston Villa."

The race for the European spots continues on Friday night, as Chelsea host Manchester United, while Aston Villa entertain Tottenham at Villa Park.

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