Premier League Matchday 38 Roundup

The 2024/25 Premier League season ends with drama across the table, as matchday 38 delivered final twists in the race for Europe and survival.

While Liverpool had already secured the title, the race for European competition was still alive.

Arsenal secured second place with a 2-1 victory over Southampton, marking their third consecutive runner-up finish. Manchester City confirmed third place by defeating Fulham 2-0 with goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Erling Haaland.

Chelsea claimed the fourth spot with a narrow 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, ensuring their return to the Champions League.

Despite a 1-0 Home loss to Everton, Newcastle secured fifth place thanks to Aston Villa’s 2-0 defeat at Manchester United.

Aston Villa will participate in the Europa League, and Nottingham Forest earned a place in the Conference League.

Premier League Matchday 38 – Games

Premier League Matchday 38 Roundup: Fulham x Manchester City

Manchester City concluded their 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Fulham.

Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring with a spectacular overhead kick in the 21st minute, while Haaland doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute, bringing his league goals scored to 22.

At the 83-minute mark, Kevin De Bruyne made his final Premier League appearance for Manchester City, coming on as a substitute and receiving an ovation from Fulham and City fans.

With this victory, Manchester City secured third place, finishing the season with 71 points. Fulham concluded their campaign in 11th place with 54 points.

Premier League Matchday 38 Roundup: Nottingham Forest x Chelsea

Chelsea secured a return to the UEFA Champions League with a narrow 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Both teams started energetically, with Chelsea’s Pedro Neto missing a clear chance midway through the first half. Then, just before halftime, Forest’s Chris Wood had a significant opportunity but failed to convert Ola Aina’s cross.

In the 50th minute, Levi Colwill scored the only goal of the match, capitalizing on a misjudged header by Neco Williams and a subsequent assist from Pedro Neto.

Clesea’s victory ensured a fourth-place finish with 69 points, securing their spot in the next season’s Champions League. Nottingham Forest finished seventh with 65 points, earning a place in the UEFA Conference League.

Premier League Matchday 38 Roundup: Liverpool x Crystal Palace

Liverpool concluded their triumphant 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace took an early lead in the 9th minute when Ismalila Sarr capitalized on a defensive lapse to score. Fast forward to the 68th minute when Ryan Gravenberch received a straight red card, reducing Liverpool’s to ten men. Despite the setback, Mohamed Salah equalized in the 84th minute with a well-executed finish, marking his 29th league goal to close the season.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised the team’s resilience and the fans’ unwavering support throughout the season.

Premier League Matchday 38 Roundup: Manchester United x Aston Villa

Manchester United concluded their turbulent 2024/25 Premier League season with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.

The match began with both teams showing intent. However, just before halftime, Aston Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez was shown a straight red card for a foul on Rasmus Hojlund, leaving Villa with ten men for the remainder of the match.

Despite being a man down, Aston Villa believed they had taken the lead in the 73rd minute when Morgan Rogers appeared to score. However, the referee has already blown the whistle for a perceived foul on Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, nullifying the goal and preventing any VAR intervention.

Capitalizing on their numerical advantage, United broke the deadlock in the 76th minute. Amad Diallo headed in a cross from Bruno Fernandes, giving United the lead. In the 87th minute, United was awarded a penalty, which Eriksen took complete control and converted, securing a 2-0 victory.

The win saw Manchester United finish 15th in the Premier League, marking their lowest standing in the Premier League era. Aston Villa’s defeat meant they concluded the season in sixth place, missing out on Champions League qualification and securing a spot in the Europa League instead.