Nottingham Forest drop to the Uefa Conference League while Aston Villa secure a place in the UEFA Europa League.

Succeeding Jurgen Klopp was viewed as challenge enough and, allowing for the transition, a top-four finish was deemed eminently acceptable as Opta gave them just 5.1 per cent chance of finishing top.

Arsenal are also being linked with a shock move to secure the return of former goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who is also on ...