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For that to happen, though, a few things would have to fall into place. Liverpool would, of course, have to win their match against West Bromwich Albion, and both West Ham and Southampton would have to lose their games; although a Southampton draw would be okay as well.
West Ham currently occupy the last European spot in sixth place with 62 points, while the Saints trail in seventh with 60 points. The Reds are in eighth with 59 points, and three more points would put them level, both on points and goal difference, with the Hammers, providing that they win 2-1 and Slaven Bilic's side loses 1-0.
Both teams could win and lose with different results, but it would need to follow the same pattern.
That's still not all, however. Liverpool would also have to lose the Europa League final against Sevilla this month, avoiding automatic qualification for next season.
If those circumstances are created, then we will see a Europa League playoff, most probably at Wembley. The Premier League rules have made provision for such an outcome, but such a match was never really expected.
The rule states: "If at the end of the season either the league champions or the clubs to be relegated or the question of qualification for other competitions cannot be determined because two or more clubs are equal on points, goal difference and goals scored, the clubs concerned shall play off one or more deciding league matches on neutral grounds, the format, venue and timing of which shall be determined by the board."
For that to happen, though, a few things would have to fall into place. Liverpool would, of course, have to win their match against West Bromwich Albion, and both West Ham and Southampton would have to lose their games; although a Southampton draw would be okay as well.
West Ham currently occupy the last European spot in sixth place with 62 points, while the Saints trail in seventh with 60 points. The Reds are in eighth with 59 points, and three more points would put them level, both on points and goal difference, with the Hammers, providing that they win 2-1 and Slaven Bilic's side loses 1-0.
Both teams could win and lose with different results, but it would need to follow the same pattern.
That's still not all, however. Liverpool would also have to lose the Europa League final against Sevilla this month, avoiding automatic qualification for next season.
If those circumstances are created, then we will see a Europa League playoff, most probably at Wembley. The Premier League rules have made provision for such an outcome, but such a match was never really expected.
The rule states: "If at the end of the season either the league champions or the clubs to be relegated or the question of qualification for other competitions cannot be determined because two or more clubs are equal on points, goal difference and goals scored, the clubs concerned shall play off one or more deciding league matches on neutral grounds, the format, venue and timing of which shall be determined by the board."