Key Matches and Farewells Highlight Premier League’s Finals’ Success Formula
The Premier League season is wrapping up, and it all comes to a head this Monday morning (AEST) with every team playing their final match. After 37 intense weeks, there’s still plenty left to play for, especially with European spots on the line and emotional farewells expected. Key Matches and Farewells Highlight Premier League’s Finals’ Success Formula, making this last matchday one fans absolutely can’t miss.
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Forest vs. Chelsea: A Champions League Showdown
All eyes will be on the City Ground where Nottingham Forest and Chelsea go head-to-head in a do-or-die battle for a Champions League spot. Forest, who were flying high earlier this season, now need a big win to make their European dream a reality. Chelsea haven’t looked great away from home, so Forest might just have a chance—but they’ll need help from other results too, with Aston Villa and Newcastle potentially spoiling their hopes. For Chelsea, missing out on Europe could cause major headaches, both financially and for manager Enzo Maresca, who’s already under fire.
Celebration Time at Anfield
At Anfield, expect more party than pressure. Liverpool will be lifting the Premier League trophy in front of their home crowd, a historic moment 35 years in the making. Crystal Palace will also be in high spirits after their recent FA Cup victory. There’ll be some heartfelt goodbyes too, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joel Ward set to leave their clubs. Palace might even sneak into the top half of the table with a win—a sweet bonus to a memorable season.
Ange’s Future at Spurs Up in the Air
Ange Postecoglou brought joy back to Tottenham by ending their 17-year trophy drought and securing Champions League football. But despite that, this might be his last game in charge. Spurs have had a brutal domestic run and currently sit 17th. Still, fans are expected to show love for their Aussie coach and the squad, even if they’re a bit tired after their recent win over Manchester United.
Aussie Farewells at Ipswich
Cameron Burgess and Massimo Luongo are also set to wave goodbye—at least to Premier League football with Ipswich. After back-to-back promotions, the club couldn’t avoid relegation. The duo’s contracts are up, so their match against West Ham might be their last in an Ipswich shirt. Hopefully, West Ham takes it easy on them.
Final Fixtures – Mark Your Calendar!
All final matches kick off at 1am AEST on Monday, May 26. You can catch them all live on Optus Sport:
- Bournemouth vs. Leicester
- Fulham vs. Man City
- Ipswich vs. West Ham
- Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace
- Man United vs. Aston Villa
- Newcastle vs. Everton
- Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea
- Southampton vs. Arsenal
- Spurs vs. Brighton
- Wolves vs. Brentford
