The race for Europe is heading for a thrilling finale, with more than half of the 20 Premier League clubs battling for places in three European competitions. With the top five teams set to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, and the European places as a result set to go down to seventh place, there is all to play for.

When Wrexham AFC achieved a historic third straight promotion up the EFL pyramid, pundits all across the soccer community expected Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's club to face a rude awakening in the Championship — just one level shy of the Premier League.