While the Premier League champions have been crowned and the anguish of relegation already confirmed, the final matchday on Sunday is far from a dead rubber. (More Football News)
A plethora of European qualification spots, prestigious individual awards, historic club milestones, and significant financial merit payments are all on the line, promising a dramatic conclusion to the 2024-25 campaign.
The most intense battle is for the three remaining UEFA Champions League places. With Liverpool (this season's champions), Arsenal, and UEFA Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur already securing their spots, five clubs are locked in a fierce contest.
Manchester City, holding a two-point advantage and superior goal difference, know a single point from their trip to Craven Cottage against Fulham should be enough. Newcastle United and Chelsea also have their destiny in their own hands 바카라“ victory for either side will guarantee a top-five finish.
However, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, currently in sixth and seventh, respectively, face a nervous final day. Wins for Unai Emery바카라™s Villa and Nuno EspÃrito Santo바카라™s Forest may not be sufficient if the teams above them also triumph.
The clash at the City Ground, where Forest host Chelsea, stands out as a potentially decisive fixture, with the possibility that even a Forest win might not see either club secure a top-five berth.
The chase for European football extends beyond the Champions League. The team finishing sixth will secure a UEFA Europa League spot, while seventh place could also lead to Europa League qualification depending on other outcomes. Further down, an intriguing subplot involves Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford.
Both clubs are eyeing an eighth-place finish, which could remarkably yield a UEFA Conference League spot. This, however, hinges on Chelsea winning their upcoming UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis. Brighton, with a three-point lead, need just a point at Tottenham to secure eighth, but a loss, coupled with a Brentford win at Wolves, would see the Bees leapfrog them.
Individually, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is poised for another remarkable awards haul. He leads the race for both the Golden Boot (which would be his record-equalling fourth, alongside Thierry Henry) and the Playmaker award. Securing both would make him the first player to achieve this double on two separate occasions.
Several clubs are also on the verge of historic achievements. Bournemouth, Fulham, and Crystal Palace have already set new club records for Premier League points and could extend these.
Bournemouth could match their highest-ever finish of ninth, while FA Cup winners Crystal Palace could also climb to ninth. Brentford, if they secure eighth, would achieve their highest-ever league finish and potentially their first foray into European football.
Premier League 2024-25 Matchday 38: Live Streaming Details
When will the Premier League 2024-25 matchday 38 fixtures be played?
The Premier League 2024-25 matchday 38 fixtures will be played on Sunday, 24 May 2025. All matches will start at 08:30 pm IST.
Where will the Premier League 2024-25 matchday 38 fixtures be telecast and live-streamed?
The Premier League 2024-25 matchday 38 fixtures will be telecast on the Star Sports Network in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
