Liam Duckstein
The Premier League concludes on Sunday with Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle, and Aston Villa still battling for the final three Champions League spots. For Forest, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they host Chelsea in a clash that could seal a historic return to Europe’s elite.
Elsewhere, Liverpool will finally lift the Premier League trophy at Anfield, and Manchester United host Villa in what promises to be a gloomy atmosphere at Old Trafford.
Nottingham Forest: Dare to Dream
Forest’s turnaround under Nuno Espirito Santo has been remarkable. From finishing just above the relegation zone last season, they’ve doubled their points total — becoming the first club in Premier League history to do so.
Sitting just outside the top five, Forest must beat Chelsea and hope either Newcastle or Villa drop points to reach the Champions League. Regardless of Sunday’s outcome, they’ve already secured European football for the 2025/26 campaign.
“We’re enjoying preparing for a big match — why not enjoy it?” said Nuno. “Everyone is relishing the challenge here.”
Liverpool’s Long-Awaited Moment
Champions Liverpool will finally lift the Premier League trophy in front of their home fans, five years after winning their last title in a season that ended behind closed doors due to COVID-19.
Arne Slot’s side face Crystal Palace at Anfield in what promises to be an emotional celebration. However, all eyes will be on Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is expected to join Real Madrid this summer.
Slot said he hadn’t decided on Alexander-Arnold’s role but added: “This should be a day that everybody is going to enjoy… we’ve waited 35 years for this moment.”
Old Trafford Gloom as Villa Eye Glory
Manchester United’s nightmare season could get worse as they face an ambitious Aston Villa side chasing Champions League qualification. United’s 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday confirmed their worst campaign since their 1974 relegation.
Ruben Amorim’s side have only six league wins since November, and the atmosphere at Old Trafford could turn toxic. Villa, with just two wins at United in the Premier League era, will arrive with confidence and motivation.
Final Word:
As the curtain falls on another dramatic Premier League season, all eyes turn to Nottingham. Can Forest return to Europe’s biggest stage? Will Villa break the top-five? And how will United’s home crowd react to their club’s worst season in half a century? Sunday promises drama — and possibly transformation.