The 2025/26 Premier League Season Concludes on Sunday, 24 May
The 2025/26 Premier League season is heading for a dramatic finale, with the title race, European qualification places and relegation battle all still alive heading into the closing days of the campaign.
From Arsenal’s bid to finally reclaim the crown to Tottenham’s shock fight for survival, there is still plenty to be decided before the curtain comes down on another unforgettable Premier League season.
Arsenal Closing In On Premier League Glory
Arsenal remain in control of the title race and know that victories in their remaining fixtures will guarantee them a first Premier League triumph since the famous “Invincibles” campaign.
A Gunners victory at home to Burnley tonight would mean that Manchester City must win at Bournemouth on Tuesday if Pep Guardiola’s men are to take the fight to the final day.
Goal difference could yet become decisive if the teams finish level on points, although City currently hold the edge in that department.
Champions League Race: Who Qualifies?
The Premier League has secured an additional Champions League qualification spot for next season thanks to UEFA’s coefficient rankings.
That means the top five teams will qualify for Europe’s elite competition in 2026/27. A sixth team will also qualify for Europe’s elite competition if Aston Villa win the Europa League.
Both Arsenal and Manchester City have already qualified. Manchester United have also locked in a Champions League return after a strong finish to the season under interim boss Michael Carrick, while Aston Villa also confirmed their place among Europe’s elite.
However, the race for the remaining Champions League spot could go down to the wire if Bournemouth defeat Man City on Tuesday. Should they be beaten, Liverpool will be guarenteed a Champions League spot with a game to spare.
European Qualification Breakdown
- Top five – Champions League qualification
- Sixth and seventh – Europa League qualification
- Eighth – UEFA Conference League qualification
Manchester City’s FA Cup success means the Europa League place normally reserved for the cup winners is likely to pass down through the league standings instead.
There are also extra permutations involving Aston Villa and Crystal Palace depending on the outcomes of European finals later this month.
Brighton, Brentford, Sunderland, and Chelsea are just some of the teams who could still qualify for Europe.
Tottenham Facing Unthinkable Relegation Battle
One of the biggest stories of the season has been Tottenham’s collapse towards the bottom of the table.
Spurs are locked in a desperate fight with West Ham to avoid the final relegation spot after already-doomed Burnley and Wolves were confirmed for the drop weeks ago.
West Ham’s defeat at Newcastle has left their survival hopes hanging by a thread, while Tottenham still have matches against Chelsea and Everton to secure the points they need.
Thanks to their superior goal difference, Spurs realistically only need one more point to preserve their Premier League status.
Which Teams Have Already Been Relegated?
Two clubs have already had their relegation confirmed:
- Burnley
- Wolves
The final relegation place will be decided between Tottenham and West Ham over the closing fixtures.
Tottenham only need one point from their final two games (Chelsea (A), Everton (H) to ensure safety. West Ham have only one game left to play (Leeds (H).
Who Has Been Promoted To The Premier League?
Coventry City and Ipswich Town have already secured automatic promotion to the Premier League for next season.
The final promotion place will be determined via the Championship play-off final, where Hull City and Southampton are set to battle it out at Wembley.
Premier League Final Day Set For Huge Drama
With the title race still open, European qualification undecided and relegation survival on the line, the final day of the Premier League season promises massive drama across the division.
Every goal, point and result could prove decisive in one of the most chaotic Premier League run-ins in recent memory.
2025/26 Premier League Final Day Betting
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