Premier League Matchday 37 Roundup

Matchday 37 and the penultimate weekend of the 2024/25 Premier League season delivered drama, goals, and high-stakes results across the board.

With Liverpool as champions, there is no longer much at stake for the teams at the top. However, the battle for European places is heating up. After winning their respective matches on matchday 37, Chelsea and Aston Villa climbed to the TOP 5 of the table, knocking Manchester City out of the Champions League places. However, Pep Guardiola’s side has one less game in hand, as they did not play this weekend due to the FA Cup Final.

Nottingham Forest won again and kept alive the hopes of playing the Champions League next season, while others like Manchester United and Tottenham continue to play at an extremely low level, as they lost and sank further and further down the table.

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Premier League Matchday 37 Roundup

Premier League Matchday 37 Roundup: Aston Villa vs. Tottenham

Aston Villa took advantage of a Tottenham Hotspur lineup full of substitutes to secure a 2-0 victory, putting them in contention for a Champions League spot next season.

Unai Emery’s side had already secured their European presence for the third consecutive season and are now fighting for the Champions League ticket. They defeated Tottenham, who are focused on the Europa League final. Despite leaving key players on the bench, including Bentancur, Johnson, Porro, Solanke, and Vicario, who will start the next game, the Villans created numerous chances, with Watkins and Konsa scoring in the second half.

Aston Villa is currently in fourth place with 66 points, tied with Newcastle. However, they have a game in hand and could secure a Champions League spot if they win their next game against Manchester United. On the other hand, Tottenham is in seventeenth place with 38 points and will conclude the season against Brighton at home.

Result: Aston Villa 2–0 Tottenham

Premier League Matchday 37 Roundup: Chelsea vs. Manchester United

Chelsea secured their place in the top five of the Premier League by defeating Manchester United 1-0, with Marc Cucurella scoring the winning goal from a pinpoint cross from captain Reece James.

Manchester United sent out their best players without holding back, despite the risk of potential injury ahead of the upcoming Europa League final on Wednesday, May 21.

The Red Devils faced a resilient Chelsea side with a solid defense and potent offense. The first half was intense, with both teams creating chances but failing to score. The balance continued in the second half until the 71st minute, when Mark Cucurella scored a crucial header to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead that goalkeeper Andres Onana could not prevent.

Cucurella’s seventh goal of the season has vital implications for Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 Champions League.

Meanwhile, Manchester United, currently in sixteenth place with 39 points, have shifted their focus solely to the upcoming Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur. A win in the final would grant Manchester United direct entry into next year’s Champions League.

Result: Chelsea 1–0 Manchester United

Premier League Matchday 37 Roundup: Arsenal vs. Newcastle

Arsenal secured their third consecutive second place in the Premier League by beating Newcastle 1-0 at home on Sunday.

With the win, Mikel Arteta’s side reached 71 points, securing their place in next season’s Champions League, as Newcastle, in third place with 66 points, will be unable to catch them on the final matchday. This return to the prestigious Champions League comes after Arsenal’s semi-final elimination this season to Paris Saint-Germain.

In contrast, Newcastle must work to secure a podium finish, and it is still not guaranteed a top-5 spot in the Champions League run. Chelsea and Aston Villa have the same points in fourth and fifth place, respectively, while Manchester City and Nottingham are just one point behind in sixth and seventh place.

The match at the Emirates Stadium featured standout performances from Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, who made several crucial saves, and Declan Rice, who scored a powerful long-range effort (55) off a pass from captain Martin Odegaard to tip the scales in Arsenal’s favor.

The atmosphere was electric when center forward Kai Havertz returned to action, replacing Bukayo Saka in the 76th minute after being sidelined by injury since February.

Result: Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle

Premier League Matchday 37 Roundup: West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest

West Ham United concluded their home matches in the 2024/25 Premier League season with a 1-2 loss to Nottingham Forest, with Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez coming on as a second-half substitute. Despite playing just over 30 minutes, Alvarez’s contribution wasn’t enough to turn around a challenging match.

West Ham’s lackluster performance was evident as Nottingham Forest showed dominance from the start of the match. Morgan Gibbs-White opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a well-placed shot, dedicating the goal to injured star striker Taiwo Awoniyi.

Despite this setback, West Ham struggled to create clear scoring chances in the first half, with Nottingham controlling possession and the pace. Although West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus had a good opportunity with a header in the 32nd minute, the score remained 1-0 in favor of Nottingham Forest at halftime.

Alvarez came on in the 58th minute to replace Aaron Creswell, but Nottingham Forest extended their lead three minutes later through Nikola Milenkovic’s free kick.

The Mexican midfielder played a role in validating the goal, as the referee consulted the VAR for a possible offside call. West Ham scored a goal in the 86th minute through Jarrod Bowen, raising hopes of a comeback. However, they could not find an equalizer and ultimately succumbed to defeat at home.

Result: West Ham 1–2 Nottingham Forest