Final Drama of the English Premier League: Chelsea Chase Europa League Qualification, Tottenham Fight to Avoid Relegation

Friday, 22 May 2026 | 11:04

Author: Arif S

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Summary

1. Chelsea remains in pursuit of a Europa League qualification spot, which requires them to secure a win against Sunderland while also depending on Manchester United defeating Brighton & Hove Albion.

2. Tottenham Hotspur is set to play a high-stakes make-or-break fixture against Everton as they attempt to guarantee their place in the Premier League for the upcoming season.

3. Holding only a two-point lead over West Ham United, Tottenham faces relegation danger if they cannot achieve a safe result in the final matchweek.

The 38th matchweek of the 2025/26 English Premier League sees Tottenham Hotspur fighting to retain their top-flight status for next season. Meanwhile, Chelsea still hold a chance to secure a Europa League qualification spot.

All final matches of the season will be played simultaneously on Sunday, 24 May at 22.00 WIB. In North London, Tottenham will host Everton in this make-or-break fixture. Spurs are currently sat in 17th place with 38 points, only two points clear of West Ham United.

A win will guarantee Tottenham's Premier League survival for next season, completely independent of West Ham's result.

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Even if they fail to take all three points, a single draw will still be enough for Spurs to stay up. Mathematically, West Ham would need to beat Leeds United by a minimum 12-goal margin to overtake Tottenham in the league table.

Trouble will only arise if Tottenham lose. Should that happen, they will be forced to rely on the match result of West Ham.

Elsewhere, Chelsea still retain a chance to break into the Europa League qualification zone. The Blues currently sit in 8th place with 52 points, just one point behind Brighton,

They are required to pick up a full win on their away trip to Sunderland to keep their Europa League hopes alive.

Alongside securing their own victory, Chelsea will also need Manchester United to either defeat Brighton & Hove Albion or hold them to a draw at the Amex Stadium.

Separately, Arsenal have already confirmed themselves as Premier League champions, and will lift the trophy away at Crystal Palace. Even with the title already secured, Mikel Arteta's squad are still aiming to close the season with a win, to ensure their title celebrations are not tarnished by a negative result.

Full Fixture Schedule: 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 38

Sunday (24/5) at 22.00 WIB:

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

Brighton vs Manchester United

Fulham vs Newcastle United

Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton

Liverpool vs Brentford

Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth

West Ham United vs Leeds United

Sunderland vs Chelsea

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal

Quick Answer

2025/26 Premier League Final Matchweek: Chelsea Europa League Chase & Tottenham Relegation Fight

On the final 2025/26 Premier League matchweek on 24 May, Tottenham fight relegation against Everton while Chelsea chase Europa League qualification away at Sunderland. All fixtures kick off simultaneously at 22.00 WIB.

Tottenham only require a draw against Everton to guarantee Premier League survival
Chelsea must beat Sunderland and need Brighton to drop points vs Manchester United for Europa League
All final matchweek fixtures will kick off at the same time on Sunday 24 May
Arsenal have already secured the 2025/26 Premier League title ahead of the final round

The final 38th matchweek of the 2025/26 English Premier League brings decisive stakes across the table, with Tottenham Hotspur fighting to retain top-flight status while Chelsea chase a Europa League qualification spot. All league fixtures will kick off simultaneously at 22.00 WIB on Sunday, 24 May.

Tottenham Relegation Battle

Tottenham will host Everton in a high-stakes final fixture. Sitting in 17th place with 38 points, Spurs hold only a two point lead over relegation-threatened West Ham United.

A win will guarantee Tottenham's survival completely independent of other results. Even a single draw will be enough to stay up, as West Ham would need an impossible 12-goal winning margin against Leeds United to overtake their league position. Only a defeat for Spurs would leave them relying on West Ham dropping points.

Chelsea Europa League Hopes

Chelsea remain in contention for European football next season. The Blues currently sit 8th on 52 points, just one point behind Brighton who occupy the final Europa League qualification position.

To overtake Brighton, Chelsea must first secure a full away win against Sunderland. Alongside their own victory, they will also need Manchester United to either defeat or hold Brighton to a draw at the Amex Stadium.

Final Matchweek Details

Arsenal have already been confirmed as 2025/26 Premier League champions, and will officially lift the trophy during their away fixture at Crystal Palace. Mikel Arteta's squad are still targeting a final win to conclude their title campaign without a negative result.

Full Matchweek 38 Fixture Schedule