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Mail Sport's writers predict the race for Champions League football: Who will prevail as Man City, Chelsea, Newcastle and Co battle it out?

As we enter the business end of the Premier League season, there's only one race that fans are keeping a keen eye on.

With the relegation battle all-but over and Liverpool within touching distance of the league title - all attention has turned to the race for a Champions League spot.

Currenty, there are five teams - Chelsea, Man City, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa - battling it out to secure a place in the the competition next season.

With Liverpool and Arsenal likely to qualify, there are only three places remaining for the aforementioned teams to compete for - with fifth place also earning a spot in the competition.