Premier League Final Day: European Dreams, Record Hunts & Emotional Goodbyes
The Premier League title race and relegation drama may be over, but there’s still plenty riding on the final day. From European qualification battles to personal milestones, here’s everything to watch out for this Sunday at 16:00 BST.
Champions League Dreams Still Alive
Five teams are still in the hunt for three remaining Champions League spots. Manchester City, Newcastle, and Chelsea currently lead the chase, with Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest hoping other results swing in their favour on a tense final afternoon.
Europa League and Conference League Chaos
Europa and Conference League places remain up for grabs. Sixth guarantees Europa League football, while seventh or eighth could sneak into Europe depending on the outcome of other competitions. Brighton and Brentford are both still in contention for a late breakthrough.
Forest v Chelsea: A Decisive Showdown
Forest, currently seventh, host fifth-placed Chelsea. If Forest win, they leapfrog the Blues, who could miss out entirely unless saved by goal difference. It’s a straight shootout that may determine the final European spot in dramatic fashion.
Brighton and Brentford’s Final Push
Brighton only need a point to secure eighth and potentially qualify for Europe. Brentford need to win and hope Brighton slip up. Either club could qualify, but only if Chelsea miss out and English teams win their remaining European finals.
Salah Eyes Golden Boot and History
Mohamed Salah looks set to clinch a fourth Premier League Golden Boot, currently five goals clear of Alexander Isak. He could also break the all-time record for goal involvements and has an outside shot at the European Golden Shoe.
Assist Kings: Can Salah Set Another Record?
Salah currently has 18 assists. He’s just two short of the Premier League’s single-season assist record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. A big performance against Crystal Palace could see him smash another long-standing league record.
David Raya v Matz Sels: Golden Glove Race
Arsenal’s David Raya and Forest’s Matz Sels both sit on 13 clean sheets. One more will secure the Golden Glove, while a tie would see the trophy shared. A low-winning total could mark the weakest Golden Glove record since 2015.
Saints Staring at Unwanted History
Southampton have already avoided being the worst top-flight team ever. But they now face the threat of a 30th defeat – the most ever in a Premier League season. A loss to Arsenal would cement their place in unwanted football history.
Spurs Close to Unique European Feat
Tottenham fans are still buzzing from their Europa League win, but they sit 17th in the table. If they finish lower than 14th, they’ll become the lowest-placed team ever to win a European trophy – a unique but bizarre record.
Final Day Fixtures to Watch
Key matches include Fulham v Manchester City, Forest v Chelsea, Newcastle v Everton, and Spurs v Brighton. These games will decide who plays in Europe next season – and could feature historic moments and emotional farewells for players and fans.
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Premier League: What is left to play for on final day? – BBC Sport
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