Overview
- Newcastle United's 2-0 victory over Chelsea leaves them within one win of securing a Champions League spot, with matches against Arsenal and Everton remaining.
- Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Leicester City, compounded by owner Evangelos Marinakis confronting manager Nuno Espírito Santo, leaves their Champions League hopes out of their control.
- Tottenham and Manchester United will meet in the Europa League final, with the winner earning a Champions League place; both clubs are struggling domestically, sitting 17th and 16th respectively in the Premier League.
- Injury concerns loom over Tottenham ahead of the final, with James Maddison ruled out, Dejan Kulusevski doubtful, and Son Heung-min nearing a return.
- Manchester City’s 0-0 draw with Southampton and Aston Villa's strong form have tightened the battle for the remaining top-five Premier League spots.