Ray Wilkins predicts where Liverpool FC, Arsenal will finish this season
The Chelsea FC legend is tipping Liverpool FC to wrap up a top-four place for the second successive season
Ray Wilkins has backed Liverpool FC to finish in the top four but has ruled out Arsenal recovering to secure a Champions League qualification spot.
The Reds were impressive 5-0 winners against Watford at Anfield last weekend following Mohamed Salah’s impressive four-goal haul.
Liverpool FC hoisted themselves above Tottenham Hotspur and into third spot in the Premier League table to cement their bid to seal Champions League football in successive seasons.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are 13 points adrift of their north London neighbours to leave Arsene Wenger’s men with a daunting task in the remaining eight games of the campaign.
The Gunners’ best route into the Champions League could be through the Europa League after Arsenal were 5-1 winners against Serie A giants AC Milan in the round of 16.
Former Chelsea FC assistant manager Wilkins believes Liverpool FC will secure a top-four spot but the retired midfielder rubbished the suggestion Arsenal could sneak a Champions League spot.
“I feel Liverpool will be quite comfortable,” Wilkins told Sky Sports.
He added: “I think Arsenal are gone.”
Liverpool FC will take on Premier League leaders Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals next month.
The Reds signed Netherlands international Virgil van Dijk in a £75m deal from Premier League rivals Southampton in the January transfer window.
