Pep Guardiola believes that it is vital Manchester City finish third to avoid the Champions League qualification stages. It's a tight battle for the European places in the Premier League this season, while just one point separates Swansea City and Hull City for the last relegation position. Goal difference and goals scored will, as usual, be used to split any teams who are level on points -- but could the Premier League see its first-ever playoff this month? When teams finish with identical records of points, goals scored and goals conceded, and there is either the title, European places or relegation to be decided, then there will be a playoff match to determine the final positions. As...
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