Time has changed! Premier League gives way to the Europa League, Manchester United and Chelsea are ahead of schedule, Tottenham earned 45 minutes

This weekend, the Premier League and the FA Cup were staged at the same time, and there will be an Europa League derby next week, so many games in this round of the league were rescheduled, both early and postponed, which seemed to have become a bit fragmented. The match between Manchester United and Chelsea was held in advance, and Tottenham Hotspur was earlier, making 45 minutes more than Manchester United. Fans should not miss it.

The FA Cup has changed a number of rules this season. One of them is that due to the crowded schedule, it is different from the past, and the finals are scheduled in advance in the penultimate round of the Premier League. So, there is only one FA Cup final this Saturday, against both sides Manchester City and Crystal Palace, and half of the 37th round of the Premier League will be held on Sunday.

In addition, because the UEFA Cup final will be staged a few days later, Manchester United and Tottenham will be played in advance. There will be two Premier League games late Friday night (early Saturday morning), namely Chelsea will face Manchester United at home and Aston Villa will face Tottenham at home. Among them, Tottenham's game was 45 minutes earlier than Manchester United. Before the final, it was an advantage.

Currently, Chelsea and Aston Villa have 63 points together, ranking fifth and sixth, which is just the watershed between success and failure of the Champions League. If the same score is on, Chelsea will have a goal difference advantage. Judging from the standings, the top four teams have a great chance of getting tickets to the Champions League. The three teams with the lowest rankings, Chelsea, Villa and Forest, may only have one team to participate in the Champions League.

For Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, the ranking has fallen to the last two places in the relegation zone, and there is no way to fall. The victory or defeat of the league has long had nothing to do with it. Not being injured is the biggest good news, allowing players who have returned from injury to further work. For example, Son Heung-min and Diallo find their best form as soon as possible is an important goal. In the last 10 Premier League games, the two teams have only three wins in total, and their opponents happen to be three relegated teams, which is enough to prove the goal of both sides, only the Europa League final.

In this case, Chelsea and Aston Villa should have made a profit. Only by taking all three points can you retain the hope of qualifying for the Champions League. Villa is still in good condition recently. He has 8 wins and 2 losses in the last 10 Premier League games. After being eliminated in the Champions League and the FA Cup, the Premier League has not fallen behind and still maintains sufficient competitiveness.

Chelsea still has ups and downs, with 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 games, which can not only defeat Liverpool, but also lose to its rival Newcastle. If it eventually loses the Champions League, the draw with Ipswich and Brentford earlier may be the biggest regret.

More importantly, if Chelsea cannot defeat Manchester United in this round and Villa defeats Tottenham Hotspur at the same time, Chelsea will completely lose the initiative. Even if they defeat Nottingham Forest, which is also a competitor, in the last round, they will not be able to enter the Champions League, and it depends on others' expressions.

Recalling half a year ago, Chelsea was in high spirits, only 2 points behind Liverpool, and the Premier League champion seemed to be waving in front of him. At that time, Nottingham Forest was still ranked third, and Villa also surpassed Manchester City and Newcastle in the rankings. Even a month ago, Aston Villa was the only one of all Premier League teams fighting in three arenas and are striving for the Champions League and the FA Cup.

Now, Chelsea, Villa and Forest may only be able to compete for one Champions League place, and the situation is changing rapidly, which is still a bit unexpected. Some people say that Nottingham Forest does not seem to want to participate in the Champions League. In fact, this is more like a misunderstanding. If you can enter the Champions League, the team's revenue may increase by more than 100 million, which will definitely bring great improvements to the club's operation.

Manchester United plays against Chelsea, Tottenham plays against Villa. At this moment, the so-called historical results and league rankings do not have much reference value. The two teams participating in the Europa League final will not focus on the league, but will be more cautious to avoid injuries. The misaligned encounter allows the two teams that are striving to "five five" to usher in the best opportunity. Only by setting aside and getting three points at home can we get the ultimate challenge in the last round.