2024/25 Premier League Roundup, Matchday 37: Man City triumph Bournemouth to fuel their UCL aspirations

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Premier League Roundup, Matchday 37

Matchday 37 of the Premier League has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, impressive player displays, and surprising results. Below is the Premier League roundup for this round of games.

Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United

Marc Cucurella’s header clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win for Chelsea over Manchester United, boosting their prospects of Champions League qualification and extending their unbeaten home streak in the Premier League for 2025 to 10 games (8 wins, 2 draws). Enzo Maresca’s squad achieved a slim victory, rising to 5th place, while the Red Devils are enduring their longest winless run in Premier League history, failing to secure a win in their last eight league matches.

Chelsea vs Manchester United Review: Chelsea players celebrate during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on May 16, 2025.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 37: Chelsea players celebrate during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on May 16, 2025.

Aston Villa 2-0 Tottenham

Aston Villa climbed to 6th place in the Premier League after second-half goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara helped maintain their unbeaten home league streak at 18 matches (11 wins, 7 draws). Villa managed to comfortably navigate the final moments of the game, achieving their ninth league victory in 11 matches.

Everton 2-0 Southampton

Everton concluded their 133-year history at Goodison Park with a 2-0 victory over Southampton. Iliman Ndiaye scored both goals, earning the distinction of being the last Premier League scorer at the iconic venue on a poignant day.

West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest maintained their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League as they defeated West Ham 2-1 at the London Stadium, breaking a four-match winless streak. This crucial victory allowed them to secure three important points and set the stage for a top-five clash against Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League this weekend.

Leicester 2-0 Ipswich

Jamie Vardy netted his 200th goal in his 500th match for Leicester City during their 2-0 win against fellow relegation contenders Ipswich Town at the King Power Stadium. This marked only Ruud van Nistelrooy’s team’s second victory in their last 14 Premier League matches.

Brentford 2-3 Fulham

Brentford’s hopes of qualifying for Europe took a significant hit when Fulham secured a 3-2 win in the Premier League at the Gtech Community Stadium. This victory keeps Fulham in contention for eighth place and a potential spot in the UEFA Conference League. As a result, Thomas Frank’s team has fallen to 9th place, but there is still a chance for qualification for whoever finishes in the 8th position next Sunday, depending on Chelsea’s performance in Europe and other variables.

Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle

Arsenal secured the crucial three points needed for Champions League qualification by beating Newcastle 1-0 in their last home game of the season at the Emirates Stadium, achieving only their second win in seven Premier League matches. The Magpies missed their chance to be the first team to beat Arsenal four times in one season, and now they will have to wait until the final matchday to find out if they can qualify for the Champions League next season.

Arsenal vs Newcastle Review: Declan Rice celebrates his goal with Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2025.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 37: Declan Rice celebrates his goal with Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2025.

Brighton 3-2 Liverpool

Brighton achieved an impressive turnaround to win 3-2 at the Amex Stadium against Premier League champions Liverpool, earning their first victory in five matches against Liverpool. This win moved Brighton three points clear of Brentford, placing them in eighth position in the Premier League, with one match left that could potentially qualify them for European competition.

Brighton vs Liverpool Review: Brighton players celebrate during the Premier League match between Brighton and Liverpool at the Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 37: Brighton players celebrate during the Premier League match between Brighton and Liverpool at the Amex Stadium on May 19, 2025.

Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth

Manchester City is close to securing UEFA Champions League qualification for the upcoming season following a solid 3-1 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League. Although Daniel Jebbison scored a late consolation goal, City celebrated their eighth straight home win against Bournemouth in the Premier League, bringing them closer to a top-three finish.

Premier League Roundup, Matchday 37: Manchester City players celebrate during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025.
Premier League Roundup, Matchday 37: Manchester City players celebrate during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on May 20, 2025.

Crystal Palace 4-2 Wolves

Crystal Palace continued their home dominance over Wolves, securing a thrilling 4-2 win at Selhurst Park, which keeps their aspirations for a top-half finish in the Premier League alive. This victory marked the Eagles’ fifth consecutive match without a loss in the league, leaving them in 12th place with a possibility of climbing to 10th. Meanwhile, Wolves remain in 14th place after suffering their third straight league defeat.

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