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The final day of the 2024-25 Premier League season is here with plenty of business still to be concluded.
Liverpool's title triumph has long been wrapped up with relegation settled before the end of April but the race for Champions League qualification is still very much on.
Arsenal have joined champions Liverpool in securing a place at Europe's top table next season with Tottenham also there after their Europa League final victory over Manchester United midweek.
But Manchester City, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are all vying for the final three spots on the final day.
Forest host Chelsea in the pick of those fixtures with our focus on that game at the City Ground.
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Sort: Newest first Oldest first May 25, 2025 1:58 pm Welcome!
Good afternoon and welcome to the Metro's LIVE coverage of the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season.
It's been another thrilling year for England's top-flight and while the title and relegation battles are done and dusted, there is still so much at stake today as five clubs fight for Champions League qualification.
We'll bring you the all important team news from around the grounds very soon…
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