With 5 teams, a 3-point difference, and 3 remaining Champions League places, this season's Premier League will usher in an exciting "final day" climax on the 25th local time! So far, title winners Liverpool and Arsenal, who have all but locked up second place, are the only teams to secure a place in the top five; Manchester City (68 points), Newcastle (Newcastle United), Chelsea, Aston Villa (both 66 points) and Nottingham Forest (65 points) will compete for three Champions League places.
The away league game against Forhan was De Bruyne's last dance for Manchester City. The picture shows him waving to the fans as he leaves the stadium. (AFP Photo)
Manchester City only need a draw to secure a Champions League spot. City need to beat Forhan to secure a top-five finish and if a draw is enough, City have a far better goal difference than sixth-placed Villa. Manchester City loses and Newcastle, Chelsea and Villa win at the same time to avoid Champions League qualification. In addition, this game will be the last dance of Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne for Manchester City.
Magpies take the initiative. Newcastle will take on Everton at St James' Park, where they have a clear goal difference, and a draw against Everton would see them qualify for the Champions League unless Forest, Chelsea and Villa all win. If Newcastle loses, only Villa will have to lose to advance. Chelsea, who also have a goal difference, could still qualify for the Champions League even if they draw with Forest and Newcastle or Villa fail to win.
Newcastle have a clear goal difference advantage and would have secured Champions League qualification bar. They applaud the fans
Forest face Chelsea in a do-or-die battle. Forest will host Chelsea at home, and one or both sides are sure to drop points; If Forest wins, if Newcastle or Villa drop points, Forest will qualify for the Champions League and will not be able to win if they draw; A loss for Villa would see Forest finish sixth and qualify for the Europa League, while a loss would see a seventh-place finish and qualify for the Europa League.
Villa will go to Old Trafford, Manchester United's home stadium, Old Trafford, where they win, Manchester City loses or Newcastle and Chelsea lose points, and Villa advances to the Champions League; If you draw with Manchester United, Newcastle or Chelsea lose, Villa can also qualify, and there is no way to lose.
Even if they draw with Nottingham Forest in the final round of the Premier League, Chelsea can still qualify for next season's Champions League. Palmer and his teammates prepare for the UEFA Europa League final.
The final round will also determine the battle for places in the European Cup. On the other hand, the eighth-placed Premier League will play in the Europa League, which means Brighton (58 points, at Tottenham) and Brentford (55 points, at Wolves) still have a chance.
Tottenham Hotspur have already secured a Champions League place after beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final in midweek, with six Premier League clubs set to play in the Champions League next season. FA Cup winners Crystal Palace are offered a ticket to the Europa League.