Benitez predicts race for the top four will go to the wire
Rafael Benitez believes the race for a top-four finish will go to the wire.
The Chelsea interim manager is under pressure to secure a Champions League place for next season, with the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham, Everton and Liverpool also in the running.
A win against second-placed Manchester City on Sunday would be a major boost for the Blues, who are third despite their patchy results under Benitez.
“If we can win this game we will be closer [to City]. If we cannot, we still have to keep fighting [for a top-four finish] because it will be very close,” said Benitez.
He added: “I think the race for the top four will go until the end of the season.
“Our last game is against Everton, so I am sure that until the end of the season we will be winning games, losing games or whatever, but it will be very close until the end.
“There is Arsenal and we have still to play Tottenham. One game can make the difference and until the end it will be difficult for everyone.
“I think we can fight to be in the top two. If not, again we have to fight to be in the top four.”
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22/02/2013 @ 5:44 pm
Seriosly….Liverpool are NOT stll in the running. Get used to it Liverpool fans. No offence inteded its just true.
Everton are only just haging in there one more loss whilst the teams above win and they are out too.
I predict. 1. Man u, 2. Tottenham,. 3, Man C, 4. Chelsea.