Final day in the EPL: Everything on the line
The English Premier League is wrapping up another thrilling season. While plenty has been locked up, such as Manchester City’s title and the top-four Champions League clubs for next season, there is still a ton on the line across England. Even just simply moving up one place in the final standings could make a huge financial difference.
Here’s what’s at stake (or not) for each team as they head into the final weekend, matchday 38, in the Premier League:
Leeds United vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Leeds United: A win and losses from both Leicester and Everton will keep Leeds in the Premier League. They currently sit in one of three relegation positions (19th) in with 31 points.
Tottenham Hotspur: A win and a loss or draw from Aston Villa (7th) will help Spurs jump Villa and allow them to grab the final place in the league that awards a European competition next season (Conference League).
Manchester United: A win or draw against Fulham will allow Man U to secure the third-place position in the Premier League over Newcastle United.
Fulham: No matter what happens, Fulham will finish in 10th place.
Everton vs. Bournemouth
Everton: While currently in the final spot out of the relegation zone, Everton still desperately need a win. If the Toffees only pick up a draw and Leicester City win, Everton will be relegated.
Bournemouth: With a win and loss or draw from West Ham, Bournemouth (15th) would secure 14th place. A win and loss from Wolves, the Cherries would jump Wolverhampton. If both of those scenarios play out, Bournemouth finishes in 13th.
Leicester City vs. West Ham United
Leicester: Currently in the final relegation spot (17th), Leicester needs to win and Everton to lose in order to avoid the drop.
West Ham: Along with holding off Bournemouth, the Hammers could move as high as 12th place.
With a win or draw and Wolves loss, West Ham moves into 13th.
Chelsea currently sit in 12th with 43 points and a goal difference of -9. With a three-goal win and loss from Chelsea and Wolves, the Hammers finish in 12th.
Aston Villa vs. Brighton
Aston Villa: A win and Villa hold off Spurs and take the final Conference League position in the table, seventh place.
Brighton: A strong year, Brighton have finished in sixth place this season and earned a Europa League position. That’s locked in.
Brentford vs. Manchester City
Brentford: If Brentford defeat the champions and both Spurs and Villa either lose or draw, the Bees could make the shocking jump into the seventh-place Conference League spot.
Manchester City: Your 2022-23 Premier League title winners have nothing more to play for.
Chelsea vs. Newcastle United
Chelsea: Chelsea can jump to 11th with a win and Crystal Palace draw or loss, at least.
Newcastle United: Already locked into a top-four finish, Newcastle are in fourth but can take third with a win and Manchester United loss.
Arsenal vs. Wolves
Arsenal: After a historic bottle job, Arsenal will finish in second place regardless of result.
Wolves: In addition to holding off West Ham, a win and Chelsea loss will see Wolves finish in 12th place.
Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest
Crystal Palace: A win and Palace locks in 11th place over their London rival, Chelsea. But there is nothing to gain.
Forest: A win and Bournemouth loss and Nottingham can slide up one position into 15th place.
Southampton vs. Liverpool
Last for a good reason: Liverpool will finish in fifth, meanwhile, Southampton has already been relegated and will finish in 20th place. Nothing on the line for either club.
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