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Epic Premier League Finale: Five Teams Chase Champions League Dreams on Final Day
The Premier League is gearing up for a blockbuster finish as the race for next season's UEFA Champions League qualification heads to a dramatic final day this Sunday. While Liverpool and Arsenal have already punched their tickets to Europe's elite club competition, the remaining spots are fiercely contested — with five clubs still in the hunt for three available places.
What’s At Stake?
Thanks to UEFA's updated competition format, the Premier League is guaranteed at least five Champions League spots for the 2025/26 season. But which clubs will fill them? After a tense weekend of results, just one point separates fourth-placed Newcastle United and seventh-placed Nottingham Forest. The stage is now set for a gripping, multi-stadium showdown.
The Current Standings and Remaining Fixtures
| Position | Team | Points | Goal Difference | Final Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Liverpool (Q) | - | - | - |
| 2nd | Arsenal (Q) | - | - | vs Southampton |
| 3rd | Manchester City | 68 | +26 | vs Fulham |
| 4th | Newcastle United | 66 | +22 | vs Everton |
| 5th | Chelsea | 66 | +20 | at Nottingham Forest (Live on Sky) |
| 6th | Aston Villa | 66 | +9 | at Manchester United |
| 7th | Nottingham Forest | 65 | +13 | vs Chelsea |
Team-By-Team Qualification Scenarios
Manchester City
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Points: 68
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Scenario: City’s midweek win over Bournemouth has them on the brink. A draw at Fulham would almost certainly secure their top-five finish due to their superior goal difference, though mathematically it wouldn’t be sealed. A defeat could see them drop as low as sixth if Newcastle, Villa, and Chelsea all win.
Newcastle United
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Points: 66
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Scenario: Newcastle’s slip-up last weekend leaves them with no margin for error. Only a win over Everton will realistically guarantee Champions League qualification. A draw would require both Villa to fail at Old Trafford and Forest vs Chelsea to avoid ending level.
Chelsea
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Points: 66
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Scenario: Chelsea face a high-stakes clash against Nottingham Forest. A win ensures qualification, pushing them ahead of both Villa and Forest. A draw would leave their fate hinging on Newcastle’s and Villa’s results. A loss would see them miss out entirely.
Aston Villa
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Points: 66
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Scenario: Much like Chelsea, Villa likely need a win — especially considering their inferior goal difference (+9). Anything less at Old Trafford would leave their hopes resting on other teams’ results, an unenviable position on a chaotic final day.
Nottingham Forest
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Points: 65
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Scenario: The underdogs of the race, Forest must beat Chelsea to stand any chance. Even then, they’d need Newcastle or Villa to drop points elsewhere. A draw would leave them sixth at best, while defeat ends their hopes.
Where To Watch
The final day promises simultaneous drama across multiple grounds. Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea will be shown live on Sky Sports, while updates from other critical matches will be streaming across Sky platforms.
Final Thoughts
The permutations are as wild as any in recent Premier League memory. Manchester City, though heavily favoured, still need a result at Fulham. Newcastle, Chelsea, Villa, and Forest all head into Sunday with the same ambition but vastly different paths.
Champions League football is the prize, and for five clubs, it all comes down to one final, decisive afternoon. Who will rise, and who will fall? See you Sunday.
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