Premier League table from games played in April | OneFootball

We're well into crunch time in the 2023/24 season, and while there are still a few things to iron out, it's become distinct as to which clubs will be fighting for what during the final month of the season.

Brentford and Everton have escaped the relegation dogfight and Sheffield United have succumbed to the second tier, while at the other end Liverpool's title dream is a distant memory after an unforeseen dip in results.

1. Man City (15pts)

City enjoyed a perfect April / Michael Regan/GettyImages

City are used to rattling off extensive winning runs to round off a title-winning campaign, and the Cityzens were perfect in April.Pep Guardiola's side endured a bump in the road as they were eliminated from the Champions League on penalties, but that defeat should only enhance their chances of securing an unprecedented fourth-straight Premier League title.The champions recorded emphatic wins against Crystal Palace, Luton Town and Brighton, with their month concluding with a hard-fought three points at Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal finished the month with a win in the North London Derby / Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/GettyImages

Arsenal matched City's April points tally, but the Gunners played a game extra due to their absence from the FA Cup semi-finals. It was almost a perfect month for the Gunners, who are chasing City in the title race. However, defeat at home to Aston Villa could prove costly. Mikel Arteta's side were otherwise impressive and they bounced back superbly from their home loss to Unai Emery's Villans. Arsenal rounded off the month with back-to-back wins over Chelsea and Tottenham.

3. Everton (13pts)

Everton's impressive April saw them alleviate any relegation fears / Lewis Storey/GettyImages

Everton's triumph in the Merseyside Derby will serve as the club's 2023/24 highlight. The Toffees were excellent amid a 2-0 win which further dented Liverpool's title hopes. Sean Dyche's side won four of their five April fixtures to officially achieve safety, with Everton recording huge home wins in relegation six-pointers against Burnley, Nottingham Forest, and Brentford.

4. Crystal Palace (10pts)

Oliver Glasner is beginning to make his mark in south London / Ryan Pierse/GettyImages

It took a little while for Oliver Glasner to settle, but the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss is starting to wave his magic wand at Selhurst Park.Crystal Palace have not only been characteristically functional, but the return of their superstar attackers to full fitness has rendered them an exciting watch.The Eagles secured handsome victories over Newcastle and West Ham on home soil after winning away at Liverpool to put the first notable dent in the Reds' title charge.

5. Newcastle (10pts)

Up the Toon! / Stu Forster/GettyImages

It's been a tough campaign for the Magpies, but there are signs of Newcastle ending the season strong. Their form at St. James' Park helped them secure 10 points in April as they thrashed Tottenham and Sheffield United on Tyneside. Newcastle's productive month leaves them with a strong chance of securing European football for next season.

6. Bournemouth (10pts)

Bournemouth are one of the Premier League's form teams / Mike Hewitt/GettyImages

Only four teams have secured more Premier League points than Bournemouth since the Cherries picked up their first win of the league season on Matchday 10. Andoni Iraola's pressing monsters continue to struggle against the league's best, but they've proven proficient at picking up points against sides deemed to be of a similar or inferior quality. Bournemouth beat Palace, Wolves, and a slumping Brighton in April, but were beaten by Aston Villa away from home.

7. Brentford (8pts)

Brentford are edging towards safety / Richard Pelham/GettyImages

Brentford hardly set the world alight in April, but they've done enough to edge themselves away from serious danger. The Bees started 2024 so poorly, and it looked as if Thomas Frank's side were veering into the dogfight. However, they started April four games unbeaten before they lost at Goodison Park. Now ten points clear of the drop, Brentford are all but safe.

8. Chelsea (8pts)

The Blues fought back for a point at Villa Park to round off the month / James Baylis - AMA/GettyImages

It was a month which typified Chelsea's 2023/24 inconsistency. You just never know what you're going to get from Mauricio Pochettino's Blues. Chelsea deviate from the sublime to the stupid by the game. In April, Poch's side beat Manchester United in a seven-goal thriller, drew away at bottom dwellers Sheffield United, and thumped Everton at home 6-0 before losing 5-0 at Arsenal.The month then concluded with a come-from-behind 2-2 draw at Villa. Like a box of chocolates.

9. Aston Villa (8pts)

Aston Villa won at the Emirates in April / Mike Hewitt/GettyImages

2023/24 has been a slog for Villa, whop are running on fumes heading into the final month of the season. The Villans endured a patchy April, but Tottenham's unproductive month meant they sailed clear of Spurs in the top-four race. Unai Emery's triumph at his former stomping ground was the undisputed highlight.

10. Liverpool (8pts)

Liverpool's title dream was dashed in April / Vince Mignott/MB Media/GettyImages

Liverpool entered April with sky-high expectations. Still competing on multiple fronts, the Reds were meant to continue their assaults on the Premier League and Europa League. However, upon the month's conclusion, Liverpool, having lost to Crystal Palace and Everton, are out of the title race having exited Europe via Atalanta's 3-0 victory at Anfield.Jurgen Klopp's supposed fairytale has evolved into a damp squib.