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05-15-2013, 12:00 PM
The Premier League has confirmed there will be a third-place play-off match between Chelsea and Arsenal if the pair end the season with identical records.
The play-off winner would automatically reach the Champions League group stage.
Possible permutations
Any of following score combinations would ensure Chelsea and Arsenal finish the Premier League season with identical records:
•Chelsea draw 0-0; Arsenal win 2-1
•Chelsea draw 1-1; Arsenal win 3-2
•Chelsea draw 2-2; Arsenal win 4-3
•Chelsea draw 3-3; Arsenal win 5-4
"It would be played at a neutral ground on a date and venue to be determined," added a Premier League spokesman.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22537372
The play-off winner would automatically reach the Champions League group stage.
Possible permutations
Any of following score combinations would ensure Chelsea and Arsenal finish the Premier League season with identical records:
•Chelsea draw 0-0; Arsenal win 2-1
•Chelsea draw 1-1; Arsenal win 3-2
•Chelsea draw 2-2; Arsenal win 4-3
•Chelsea draw 3-3; Arsenal win 5-4
"It would be played at a neutral ground on a date and venue to be determined," added a Premier League spokesman.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22537372