Premier League curtain falls: 90 breathless minutes of Champions League ticket race

The 2024/25 Premier League is extremely exciting in the final minutes, even when the championship title and relegation places have been decided.

Liverpool equalled Manchester United's record of 20 league titles in Arne Slot's first season at Anfield. At the bottom of the table, Southampton, Ipswich and Leicester City were forced to take the train down to the Championship.

5 rivals compete for 3 Champions League spots. Photo: The Sun

The most interesting point in the final stage is the race for European Cup places. Depending on many different scenarios, after Tottenham wins the Europa League , the Premier League is likely to contribute 10 representatives to the continental playground next season.

The most valuable prize is still a place in the Champions League - a playground where English football set a record of 6 participating teams.

The Champions League is not only about glory and fame but also brings huge financial resources to the teams.

With Liverpool and Arsenal assured of the top two spots, as well as Tottenham going through the Europa League, five Premier League representatives are competing for the remaining three Champions League tickets.

Man City – 68 points

Opponent: Fulham (away)

After dominating with 4 consecutive Premier League titles, Man City hit rock bottom this season. Pep Guardiola was left empty-handed for the second time in his career.

Man City's final mission is to qualify for the Champions League. They are getting closer after the win over Bournemouth - which also saw De Bruyne leave and Rodri return after eight months.

Man City has a big advantage before the final round. Photo: Imago

Newcastle – 66 points

Opponent: Everton (away)

Newcastle made history by winning their first trophy in more than 50 years. However, Champions League qualification is the key target for manager Eddie Howe.

To have the right to decide, Newcastle must win at Everton, an opponent who no longer has a goal but wants to give a farewell gift to the home audience.

Chelsea – 66 points

Opponent: Nottingham Forest (away)

Chelsea need to finish in the top five to qualify for the Champions League, a target the club set when signing Enzo Maresca.

To achieve that, Chelsea must first beat Nottingham by a large margin, or wait for Man City and Newcastle to stumble.

Then comes the Conference League final against Betis, and Chelsea face a week that will decide the outcome of their season.

Chelsea and Nottingham promise a tense match. Photo: Imago

Aston Villa – 66 points

Opponent: MU (away)

Aston Villa had a successful season when they reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League and the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Unai Emery wants to finish with a Champions League ticket. Winning against a tired MU is possible, but Villa cannot decide their own fate.

Nottingham Forest – 65 points

Opponent: Chelsea (home)

Nottingham are the biggest surprise of the season. They have the lowest chance of qualifying for the Champions League, but Nuno Santo and his team will not give up.

The City Ground could be the best game of the final Premier League weekend, between Nottingham Forest desperate to make history and Chelsea.

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