Premier League Roundup, Matchday 38
Matchday 38 of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting matches, outstanding performances from players, and unexpected outcomes. Below is the Premier League roundup for this round of games.
Wolves 1-1 Brentford
Wolves demonstrated resilience by securing a 1-1 draw against Brentford at home, concluding a successful stint for Vítor Pereira, who accumulated 33 points in 22 Premier League matches. With the game ending in a tie, neither team was able to score again. Consequently, Brentford finished the season in 10th place, while Wolves ended up in 16th, having previously seemed likely to be relegated before Pereira’s arrival.
Tottenham 1-4 Brighton
Tottenham suffered their 22nd defeat in the Premier League this season as Jack Hinshelwood led Brighton to a 4-1 comeback victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This result secures Brighton an eighth-place finish, although they will narrowly miss out on European competition. Meanwhile, the future for Spurs remains uncertain. Ange Postecoglou has brought them their first trophy in 17 years, but they have also made history as the first team in the Premier League era to lose 22 matches without facing relegation.
Southampton 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal clinched second place in the Premier League by edging out Southampton 2-1 at St. Mary’s Stadium, marking their 14th consecutive victory in final-day league matches. The already-relegated Southampton faced their 30th defeat of the Premier League season, setting a new record, while the Gunners celebrated their 24th win in final-day top-flight games, the highest number achieved by any team.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea
After a two-season absence, Chelsea made their comeback to the Champions League by beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground, leaving Nuno Espírito Santo’s team with a spot in the Conference League. The single goal was enough to seal Forest’s defeat on the final day, dashing their hopes of returning to Europe’s top competition for the first time since the 1980/81 season. With five wins in their last six PL matches, Enzo Maresca’s team finished fourth in the league, marking a successful first domestic season for the Chelsea manager, who is now focused on the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis on Wednesday.
Newcastle 0-1 Everton
Everton maintained their recent unbeaten streak against Newcastle with a 1-0 victory. Despite the loss, Newcastle still secured a spot in next season’s Champions League due to Manchester United’s win over Aston Villa. Their inability to score, largely attributed to Pickford’s outstanding performance, led to their defeat, but they can still celebrate UCL qualification because Villa was unable to achieve a positive result at Old Trafford. On the other hand, Everton concluded their 2024/25 season on a positive note with their 11th win.
Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa
Aston Villa’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were dashed in a controversial manner following a 2-0 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford on the last day of the season. This defeat marked their 41st loss in head-to-head matches against the Red Devils in the Premier League (PL). Meanwhile, United secured a 23rd victory on the final day, avoiding a 17th-place finish. Unfortunately for Villa, this loss dropped them to sixth place, causing them to miss out on UCL qualification.
Liverpool 1-1 Crystal Palace
The Premier League champions rallied to secure a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace in their last match of the season, celebrating their league title in front of their fans for the first time in 35 years. The draw allowed Palace to finish the season without a loss in their last eight matches across all competitions.
Ipswich 1-3 West Ham
Jarrod Bowen contributed a goal and an assist as West Ham secured a 3-1 victory over Ipswich at Portman Road. This result means the Hammers have only lost one of their last 18 encounters in the top division against Ipswich (with 11 wins and 6 draws). However, this marks just their second win in the last 11 matches, wrapping up a disappointing 2024/25 Premier League season for West Ham, who finished in 14th place. On the other hand, Ipswich is aiming for a quick return to the Premier League, but they may face challenges as several key players are anticipated to leave the club during the summer.
Fulham 0-2 Manchester City
Manchester City secured their place in the upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) by defeating Fulham 2-0, marking their 18th consecutive win against the Cottagers across all competitions. With UCL qualification achieved for City and Fulham setting a club record for the highest number of Premier League points in a season, both teams may reflect positively on this season.
Bournemouth 2-0 Leicester City
Bournemouth matched their highest finish in the Premier League by securing ninth place with a well-earned 2-0 win against relegated Leicester City, keeping their unbeaten record in home matches against them in the top division (5 wins, 2 draws). As Leicester gets ready for the Championship, Bournemouth will look back on a successful season in which they set a new points record in the Premier League.
