English Premier League rankings
THE TOP THREE
1. Chelsea – Surely, even Avram Grant's sternest critics have to give him credit for his team's rousing end-of-season finish.
2. Manchester United – Seventeen points from the last eight games is not the form of champions, but it's still second-best in the league over that period.
3. Newcastle – We take back everything we said about Kevin Keegan's appointment! Four wins and two draws from the last six is better form than Man United!
THE BOTTOM THREE
18. Birmingham City – A draw against weakened Liverpool may not be enough to save them.
19. Middlesbrough – One win in the last 10. Relegation is still a real danger.
20. Derby County – Why change the habit of the season?
TEAM RISING
Fulham – Two wins out of three. They're rising, but is it too little too late?
TEAM FALLING
Manchester City – Ten points out of the last eight and a shameful collapse at home to Fulham.
