sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
What Chelsea, Man City, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest need to happen on final day to secure Champions League football
Home>Football>Football News>Champions League
Published 21:55 20 May 2025 GMT+1

What Chelsea, Man City, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest need to happen on final day to secure Champions League football

The race for the Champions League places will go down to the wire.

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

The race for next season's Champions League is set to go down to the wire, and here's everything you need to know.

So far, it has been confirmed that Liverpool and Arsenal will be two of six Premier League sides playing in the Champions League next season.

Meanwhile, Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur will also qualify by winning the Europa League final, which takes place on Wednesday night.

In the Premier League, there are still three Champions League places up for grabs as we head into the last matchday of the 24/25 season.

Advert

On the back of their 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday night, Manchester City rose to third place in the table with 68 points.

Pep Guardiola's men are two points ahead of Newcastle United (4th), Chelsea (5th) and Aston Villa (6th).

City are also three points in front of Nottingham Forest, who are currently seventh with 65 points.

Heading into the final weekend of Premier League football, here is what each club needs to qualify for the Champions League.

The race for Champions League qualification will go down to the final day. Image: Getty
The race for Champions League qualification will go down to the final day. Image: Getty

What Chelsea, Man City, Newcastle, Villa and Forest need to happen to secure Champions League football

Manchester City - Current position - 3rd

Due to their superior goal difference, one point against Fulham at Craven Cottage should be enough for Guardiola's men. Three points will secure a third-place finish.

Newcastle United - Current position - 4th

The Magpies know that a victory at home against Everton will seal their place in Europe's premier club competition. A draw would leave them vulnerable.

Chelsea - Current position - 5th

The Blues are taking on fellow Champions League chasers Forest; a win for Enzo Maresca's side will do the job.

If they lose, they will need Villa to taste defeat also.

Aston Villa - Current position - 6th

For Villa, they must win against Manchester United and hope Chelsea drop points against Forest.

Nottingham Forest - Current position - 7th

Forest will need two things to happen: they must win against Chelsea and hope Villa drop points against United.

Full list of fixtures on the final day of the 24/25 Premier League season:

Bournemouth vs Leicester City

Fulham vs Manchester City

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brentford

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Southampton vs Arsenal

Newcastle United vs Everton

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

Ipswich Town vs West Ham United

Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton and Hove Albion

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Chelsea, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Premier League, Football, Champions League

Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan

Recommended reads

Tommy Fury disagrees with Tyson's 'no choice' claim as he reveals why he doesn't want his children to boxGetty ImagesEddie Hall confirms retirement decision as ideal next opponent named ahead of Tommy Fury fightGetty Images'I wanted to give back to the sport that gave me everything' - Ashley Cole is finding himself in first manager jobGettyAn interview with Ben Stokes: 'English cricket doesn't lack talent... there are quite a few names'Getty Images

Advert

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
9 hours ago
10 hours ago
  • Getty Images
    5 hours ago

    Why Uruguay are allowed four stars on shirt by FIFA despite winning World Cup twice

    The South American side will wear a controversial kit at the World Cup.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    9 hours ago

    Punter loses eye-watering bet as Spain draw with Cape Verde in World Cup opener

    A football fan will not want to be checking his bank account after the shock result.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    9 hours ago

    Mikel Oyarzabal makes history with unwanted World Cup record that may never be broken

    The Spanish forward will not be happy with his performance in the 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    10 hours ago

    Marc Cucurella's partner issues statement on Chelsea exit as real reason for Real Madrid move revealed

    The Spaniard leaves Chelsea behind for 'personal' reasons

    Football
  • Man Utd to receive huge cash injection ahead of the summer transfer window and it'll help fund Ruben Amorim's dream signing
  • Nuno Espirito Santo reveals what Evangelos Marinakis said to him after storming the pitch following Nottingham Forest draw
  • Nottingham Forest planning two outrageous transfers if they reach Champions League that would stun all of Europe
  • Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa all blocked from playing one team in Champions League until the final