Premier League finale: Arsenal, relegation, Champions League, Salah and Pep
May 23, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Premier League Season Concludes with European Spots and Survival in Play
The Premier League season is set to conclude on Sunday, with all 10 matches kicking off simultaneously. The title has already been decided, with Arsenal claiming their first Premier League title in 22 years. Four Champions League places have also been secured by league winners Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Aston Villa.
Attention now shifts to the final European berths and relegation scrap. Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham are battling for a spot in Europe, with Spurs currently in better position. The London clubs will face off on Sunday, with Spurs needing a win at home to Everton and a victory from West Ham against Leeds to avoid relegation.
Meanwhile, Liverpool is in pole position for the final Champions League place, hosting Brentford on Sunday. Bournemouth, who clinched European qualification earlier this week, arrives at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on a 17-game unbeaten run. Aston Villa’s Europa League triumph has created a possibility of a sixth English entrant into next season’s competition.
The stakes are high for several teams, with the final day bringing uncertainty and drama to the bottom of the table. The outcome will determine which clubs secure European spots and avoid relegation.
Source: Al Jazeera