Arsenal
Emery's men enjoyed a decent middle of the season, which sees them sitting fifth at present and just a point off a Champions League spot. Still shaky defensively, as shown in a 5-1 defeat at Anfield in December, but they have enjoyed victories over rivals Tottenham and Chelsea since November.
Bournemouth
Comfortably nine points clear of the drop zone are Eddie Howe's Cherries (eleventh). Have struggled away at the big boys but their home form is always good and they pulled off one of the shock results of the season with a 4-0 win over Chelsea at the Vitality in January.
Brighton
The Seagulls have lost seven of thirteen matches since my last review, which isn't relegation form but isn't far off. Chris Hughton's men will be glancing nervously over their shoulders, as they're just three points clear of the relegation zone in fourteenth with no game this weekend to increase that.
Burnley
Similar as above whereby they aren't quite safe yet. The Clarets are level with Brighton on twenty-seven points and are only a place behind them on goal difference. However, recent form has been very good and Sean Dyche's men are now unbeaten in their last seven fixtures since Boxing Day.
Cardiff
Have done themselves proud since the devastating plane crash that killed new signing Emiliano Sala in January (pilot David Ibbotson is sadly still missing). The Bluebirds have got themselves out of the bottom three and Neil Warnock has to be a contender for Manager of the Season if they remain.
Chelsea
What is going on at Stamford Bridge? It seems as though manager Maurizio Sarri has lost the dressing room and I'd be amazed if he was still in charge at the start of the 2019-20 season. Defeat at home to Spurs in their next game could be the final straw.
Crystal Palace
The Premier League never fails to amaze me. When I think of Palace's second third of the season I think of that stunning 3-2 win at Manchester City in December and their mightily unlucky 4-3 defeat at Liverpool in January. However, Hodgson's men are only three points clear of safety!
Everton
Everton are in the top half (ninth) but four points adrift of Watford in eighth and six off Wolves having played a game more than both of those sides. I'd expect to see Everton in at least seventh as in my opinion they are the 'best of the rest.' Disappointing.
Fulham
Bringing in Claudio Ranieri hasn't helped to turn the Cottagers' fortunes around. They currently lie nineteenth and are eight points off the mark of safety at the time of writing. With just twelve games remaining, including games versus Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City, I just don't see how they survive.
Huddersfield
Much like the team above, Huddersfield are staring relegation in the face. Sat bottom of the pile, they have just eleven points from twenty-six games (two wins, five draws). Appointed Jan Siewert in January which for me points to them already starting to plan for next season in the Championship.
Leicester
Leicester are one of those that aren't going down but don't look like getting into Europe, which makes me wonder why Claude Puel didn't go all out for the FA or Carabao Cup this season. He is, however, a solid manager and I think Leicester fans take him for granted.
Liverpool
Have their best chance in years of ending a twenty-nine year wait for the title. Jurgen Klopp's men are second, level on points with Manchester City but with a game in hand (albeit at Old Trafford). They've lost once all season and as a fan myself I'm daring to dream.
Manchester City
Still the bookies' favourite to win the title and looking at their last two results (6-0 win vs Chelsea and 3-1 victory over Arsenal) it's easy to see why. Sergio Aguero scored hat-tricks in both of those wins and his form is crucial if they are to achieve back-to-back titles.
Manchester United
Three words: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Since replacing much-maligned Jose Mourinho as manager in December as caretaker he has led the Red Devils to eight league wins out of nine, drawing the other. Could have a massive say in the title race as Liverpool and City will both visit Old Trafford.
Newcastle
Nervous times for Newcastle as Rafa Benitez's men hover just two places and one point above the danger zone. A ninethy-fifth minute equaliser denied them a win at Wolves last time out but they smashed their transfer record to sign Miguel Almiron and will hope he can help them survive.
Southampton
Given themselves a shot at survival by replacing Mark Hughes with Ralph Hasenhuttl in December. The Austrian has picked up some impressive results so far, including a 3-2 victory over Arsenal, and will hope he can get the Saints out of the bottom three (currently eighteenth, one point behind Cardiff).
Tottenham
Mauricio Pochettino has quietly kept Spurs in the title race. They sit comfortably in third, with only five points fewer than leaders Manchester City and Liverpool. It would take something special to win the league, but with trips to Anfield and the Etihad Stadium to come it's certainly not impossible!
Watford
One of the surprises of the season for me are Watford, who currently occupy eighth position and are a remarkable thirteen points clear of safety. Javi Gracia has done a great job at Vicarage Road and will be confident of recording another victory when the Hornets visit Cardiff tomorrow night.
West Ham
The Hammers have picked up in the last few months after a slow start to the campaign. Manuel Pellegrini's men continue impress at home, most recently in a 1-1 draw with Liverpool and with a 1-0 win over Arsenal. Will be confident of victory tomorrow evening when they host Fulham.
Wolves
Like Watford, Wolves' form has been a real surprise in their first season back. Currently the 'best of the rest' outside the top six, holding seventh position and collecting thirty-nine points from twenty-six games. Will be aiming for nine points from their next three: Bournemouth (A), Huddersfield (A), Cardiff (H).
