Premier League: What is still to play for on the final day?

FootballSports
24 May 2026 • 2:23 PM MYT
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Premier League: What is still to play for on the final day?

  • The final relegation spot will be decided between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United; Spurs need to beat Everton to guarantee safety, while West Ham must defeat Leeds and hope Spurs lose, given their inferior goal difference.
  • Liverpool require a draw against Brentford to secure a top-five finish and Champions League qualification, while Bournemouth, already guaranteed Europa League, could still reach the Champions League if Aston Villa finish fifth and their European Performance Spot is passed down to the sixth-placed team.
  • Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, and Sunderland are all vying for the remaining Europa League and Conference League places, with various scenarios involving wins, draws, and results of other matches determining their final European fate.
  • Several players are on the cusp of individual records, including Bruno Fernandes aiming to surpass Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne's Premier League assist record, Erling Haaland set to claim another Golden Boot, and David Raya potentially setting a new clean sheet record for Arsenal.
  • Beyond European qualification and relegation, teams like Fulham and Newcastle are competing to finish in the top half, while already relegated Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers are battling to avoid finishing bottom of the league for increased prize money.