The Independent
·25 mai 2025
Nottingham Forest v Chelsea LIVE: Premier League scores plus Man Utd v Aston Villa and Newcastle v Everton latest

The Independent
·25 mai 2025
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'Kevin De Bruyne crescent' - City tribute to departing star
A thrilling finale to the Premier League looks set to be in store as the chase for Champions League places is decided in a dramatic denouement to the season.
While the title has long since been wrapped up by Liverpool and the relegated trio were condemned to their fate weeks ago, a hectic scramble between five clubs for three qualification spots ensures a nerve-jangling end to the season. Manchester City, Newcastle and Chelsea begin the day occupying third, fourth and fifth and know that a win will be enough to book their spot in the top tier of continental competition next season.
Lurking with intent, though, are Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest — who host Enzo Maresca’s side at the City Ground in a crucial final fixture that could well swing things their way. Villa, meanwhile, take on a Manchester United side reeling from Europa League final defeat, while Manchester City are at Fulham and Newcastle welcome Everton to Tyneside.
33 mins: Chelsea have dominated possession for the last 10 minutes but haven’t done much with it.
Enzo Maresca is waving his arms and gesticulating like a wild man on the sidelines. He wants more from his players.
Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:38
30 mins: Half an hour into the afternoon and there’s been no changes to the positions of the Champions League contenders in the table.
Elliott Anderson curls an effort at goal from range but directs the shot just wide of the far post.
Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:32
26 mins: Chelsea are struggling to get anything going here.
Jadon Sancho plays Cole Palmer into space on the left but Palmer’s pass into the area is easily dealt with by Nikola Milenkovic.
Mike Jones25 May 2025 16:28