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Stade Lavallois clearly finds itself up against the wall before these last 5 days. Resident in the first part of the table during the last two years, this team now finds itself in the red zone, in 17th position in the ranking, and therefore risks having to be relegated to the lower level next month. All is not lost, however, for the Mayennais who have the same number of points as the play-off, Amiens, and who must make up a gap of 5 units on the first non-relegation place. Beaten only once in the last 5 days, the Tangos had just been dominated by Montpellier 2-0 before overcoming Grenoble 3-2 before the international break. Finally, last week, Laval was able to bring back an important point from its trip to Red Star 0-0.

Reims, for its part, is fighting at the top of the table to try to rally the elite. Relegated last season, this team was undoubtedly aiming for a better rebound but it can still hope to return to the highest level of French football since it is in 5th position in the ranking, with 2 points ahead of its first pursuer. Beaten on the wire by Rodez 1-2 during a decisive duel in this race for the play-offs, the Champenois were then able to regain momentum by dominating a freewheeling Guingamp team 0-2. Finally, last week, Karel Geraerts' men disappointed by showing themselves incapable of winning against a Boulogne team that was already saved. 

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Shaken by Lille, defeated 1-2 and held in check by Metz 0-0, Stade Rennais went through a first zone of turbulence under Franck Haise before the international break. Victory was imperative at the restart, on the Brest pitch, to remain on target for qualification for the European Cup. And the Rennais won in a lively Breton derby 3-4. 7th in the ranking, they are back to within one point of the top 6 and 2 of the leading quartet while 6 matches remain to be played before the end of the year. The SCO negotiates the final sprint without major ambition.

Stuck in 12th place, he has already ensured his survival and is too far behind at the top of the table to play for a European qualification. This does not mean that the Angevins can no longer surprise, having just taken the point of a draw against Lyon at home 0-0. Defeated at home by Nice 0-2 and corrected at Lens 5-1 before the international break, Angers had not added to their counter for a good month.

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Expected in the fight for the Big 4 this season, Chelsea are behind on their progress. Indeed, the London team now occupies 6th place in the Premier League with 1 point behind 5th place, which offers a ticket for the next Champions League. After a promising start, coach Liam Rosenior has had a more turbulent few weeks recently. The Blues have only pocketed one victory in the last 6 days, for 2 draws and 3 defeats. They also suffered setbacks against Newcastle 0-1 and Everton 3-0. Last weekend, Chelsea easily dominated Port Vale in the quarter-final of the FA Cup 7-0. Manchester City is currently 2nd in the Premier League and is, with one game in hand, 9 points behind leader Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola's gang has not yet said their last word in the battle for the title but their fate is no longer really in their hands. After having chained four victories in a row, the Skyblues let slip precious points during the last two days. Indeed, they were held to a draw by Nottingham Forest 2-2 and West Ham 1-1. Just before the international break, the Citizens won a title by winning the League Cup final against Arsenal 2-0. Last weekend, they made their mark by inflicting a real correction on Liverpool in the quarter-final of the FA Cup 4-0. 

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