England’s Top Six Fight for European Seats

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·16. Mai 2025

England’s Top Six Fight for European Seats

Two games remain, three spots for Champions League are up for grabs, and there are Europa and Conference League crumbs for sixth and seventh. Here’s how they shape up. It’s an internal battle royale among the top seven, as eighth-place Brentford are out of contention on 55 points. This weekend’s fixtures

Here’s How They Shape Up

Top Ten (Source: ESPN)

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It’s an internal battle royale among the top seven, as eighth-place Brentford are out of contention on 55 points. Obviously, Liverpool have clinched the title. Outside of this top ten sides, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United (16th & 17th respectively) will be fighting for the Europa League crown next Wednesday (and a CL ticket).

Matchweek 37 Fixtures

Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur Friday, May 16 2:30pm ET Broadcast on USA Network It’s a must win for Villa, and questions swirl around a Spurs team that is obviously focused on next week. This match was moved ahead to give Spurs recovery time before the Europa League final, which caused an outcry from the Villa camp.
Chelsea vs. Manchester United Friday, May 16 3:15pm ET Streaming on Peacock Ditto the above… this match was a) also moved ahead; b) is a must-win for the home side and c) features a visitor who has to be looking elsewhere.
West Ham United vs. Nottingham Forest Sunday, May 18 9:15am ET Broadcast on USA Network & Universo (en español) Forest’s form has been slipping. They need a solid three points and should be able to take them from a West Ham team whose season has been a disappointment.
Arsenal vs. Newcastle United Sunday, May 18 11:30am ET Broadcast on USA Network & Telemundo (en español) The soccer scheduling gods have given us a GEM of a fixture here. Arsenal have been dealt some hard blows (Champions League elimination, no PL title, etc.) but all they need is a win to lock in that CL berth. Newcastle already lifted the Carabao Cup, but a win here moves them into second and virtual guarantee to play abroad with the big boys.
Manchester City vs. Bournemouth Tuesday, May 20 3:00pm ET Broadcast on USA Network There is the likelihood City wins the FA Cup final and blows this game off. But I don’t think Pep is wired that way, and I’m sure his petrogarch overlords don’t want to see his side capitulating intentionally.

Matchweek 38 Fixtures

We can’t really speculate until we know what happens above, but here’s a future look at the final day for our six contenders. All games will kickoff on Sunday, May 25 at 11:00am ET.

Fulham vs. Manchester City Broadcast channel TBD. Check local listings Not a gimme match. The only question is will it matter. Probably.
Manchester United vs. Aston Villa Broadcast channel TBD. Check local listings Which United team will show up? Anyone’s guess.
Newcastle United vs. Everton Broadcast channel TBD. Check local listings Everton has been a tricky challenger since Moyes took over. They would love to spoil the St. James’ atmosphere.
Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea Broadcast channel TBD. Check local listings Oh. So so so delicious. It could be a winner take all.
Southampton vs. Arsenal Broadcast channel TBD. Check local listings Remember how Man City bottled this up a few weeks ago? Fair warning, Mikel.