The battle for eighth place intensifies as the Man City Champions League expects the saints to be specified

There were narrow victories for both Brentford and Brighton, but the defeat by Fulham, as the struggle for a potential place in the conference league intensifies.

In case Manchester City lifts the CUP next weekend, it will be an eighth place in the Premier League will be the ticket to European football next season.

Bees and seagulls increased their possibilities of the league league with wins on Ipswich and wolves, respectively.

Kevin Schade took the only goal in Portman Road, as Thomas Frank’s side won 1-0 winners over the Boys tractor, while a penalty by Danny Welbeck and Brajan Gruda proved to be enough in a 2-0 victory in Molineux.

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– Brentford FC (@brentfordfc) May 10 2025

However, there was disappointment by Fulham, as Marco Silva’s team was hit by 3-1 by Everton in Craven Cottage to leave Brentford and Brighton by four points with two remaining games.

Raul Jiménez opened the score for the hosts, but a vitalii mykolenko in the blow of half -time things level.

After the pause, the toffees took twice in quick succession when, first, Michal Keane gave the David Moyes team leadership in the 70th minute before Beto added a third three minutes later to compose a miserable afternoon for the Cottagers.

The Race for a Champions League place took an intriguing turn to St Mary’s, where Southampton was already Refocue, took the third place in Manchester City at a starting point.

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– Southampton FC (@southamptonfc) May 10 2025

The result opens the door to Newcastle or Chelsea to jump Pep Guardiola’s side when both teams meet on Sunday, while Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa also received the opportunity to run in the league champions last season with victories this weekend.

Southampton’s point also means that they have avoided the unfortunate recognition of the actual joint points in the history of the Premier League.

The Sants now have 12 points, a better than the total of Derby County in 2011.