The Premier League’s title chase and relegation struggles may have concluded, yet the final day of the season holds significant stakes for European competition qualifications. Liverpool and Arsenal have secured places in the impending UEFA Champions League, while Crystal Palace is headed to the UEFA Europa League after their FA Cup victory.
Five teams remain in contention for the last three Champions League spots: Manchester City, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest. Additional spots could be available for Europa League and UEFA Conference League to those who miss out on Champions League qualification on Sunday.
Premier League Standings
| TEAM | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 25 | 8 | 4 | 85 | 40 | +45 | 83 |
| Arsenal | 19 | 14 | 4 | 67 | 33 | +34 | 71 |
| Manchester City | 20 | 8 | 9 | 70 | 44 | +26 | 68 |
| Newcastle United | 20 | 6 | 11 | 68 | 46 | +22 | 66 |
| Chelsea | 19 | 9 | 9 | 63 | 33 | +20 | 66 |
| Aston Villa | 19 | 9 | 9 | 58 | 49 | +9 | 66 |
| Nottingham Forest | 19 | 8 | 10 | 58 | 45 | +13 | 65 |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 15 | 13 | 9 | 62 | 58 | +4 | 58 |
| Brentford | 16 | 7 | 14 | 65 | 56 | +9 | 55 |
Matches Scheduled
- All matches will commence on Sunday at 11 a.m. ET
- Fulham vs. Manchester City
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Brentford
- Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea
- Manchester United vs. Aston Villa
- Newcastle United vs. Everton
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton and Hove Albion
- Southampton vs. Arsenal
- Bournemouth vs. Leicester City
- Ipswich Town vs. West Ham
- Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace
Champions League Qualification Scenarios
- Manchester City: Can clinch with a win against Fulham or a draw if Newcastle, Chelsea, and Aston Villa all lose.
- Newcastle: Win against Everton or a draw with conditions.
- Chelsea: Win against Nottingham or draw with conditions.
- Aston Villa: Requires a win and support from other matches.
- Nottingham Forest: Win against Chelsea or draw with conditions.
Conclusion
The fight for the final European spots epitomizes the competitive spirit of the Premier League, with teams ready to seize their opportunity to shine on the grand stage.
