Champions League Places Settled

The final day of the Premier League season brought clarity to the race for European spots. Arsenal secured the title for the first time in 22 years, while Manchester City and Manchester United finished second and third, all guaranteeing Champions League football. Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City on the final day confirmed their fifth-place finish, meaning five English clubs will compete in the Champions League next season. Liverpool claimed the final Champions League spot by finishing sixth after a 1-1 draw with Brentford.

Europa League and Conference League Qualifiers

The battle for European spots continued with Bournemouth securing sixth place and a Europa League berth after a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. In a dramatic turn of events, Sunderland rose from tenth to seventh place, securing the final Europa League spot with a 2-1 win over Chelsea. This remarkable achievement makes Sunderland the fifth promoted side in Premier League history to qualify for Europe via league position. Brighton finished eighth, earning a Conference League place despite a 3-0 loss to Manchester United. Crystal Palace could join the European competition if they win the Conference League final on May 27.

West Ham United, Burnley, and Wolves were relegated to the Championship, ending their Premier League campaigns. The final day also saw Chelsea drop to tenth place, their lowest finish since the 2022-23 season.