Premier League 2

Battle intensifies at top and bottom of Division 1

24 Apr 2017
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Man City must beat Liverpool to stop Everton claiming PL2 title while relegation battle hots up

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A lot is at stake on Monday 24 April in Premier League 2 Division 1. Here we explain what could happen at the top and bottom of the table.

Everton will be confirmed as champions if Manchester City fail to beat Liverpool at Prenton Park.

See: Fight for PL2 play-offs set for climax

A 2-2 draw with Chelsea on Friday left David Unsworth's side six points and +8 goal difference ahead of Man City, who must win their remaining two matches and hope Everton lose to Liverpool at Goodison Park in their final fixture on Monday 8 May.

Top of PL2 D1
Club P Pts GD Remaining matches
Everton 21 48 +28 LIV (H)
Man City 20 42 +20 LIV (A), SOU (H)

See: Premier League 2 tables

The two teams in the relegation zone face each other as Reading host Leicester City, a point and a place above them.

Battle against relegation
Club P Pts GD Remaining matches
Spurs 20 22 -7 MUN (A), LEI (H)
Man Utd 20 22 -10 TOT (H), ARS (A)
Southampton 21 21 -10 MCI (A)
Derby 21 21 -12 CHE (H)
Leicester 20 19 -14 RDG (A), TOT (A)
Reading 20 18 -21 LEI (H), SUN (H) 

If Reading lose, they will be three points adrift of safety, needing a victory in their final match against Sunderland, and for Derby County and Southampton both to lose on the final day as well as a goal difference swing of at least 10.

Monday’s other Division 1 match gives Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur the chance each to confirm their safety with victory, or by bettering Leicester’s result at the Madejski Stadium.

See: Premier League 2 fixtures

Follow the action with updates from @PLYouth on Twitter. All matches kick off at 7pm on Monday evening.

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