The 2025-26 Premier League season is set for a thrilling climax this Sunday, with an array of high-stakes outcomes still hanging in the balance. As confirmed by BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team, the final day will determine the league champions, the remaining European qualification places, and the third club to be relegated to the Championship.
At the top of the table, the Premier League title race remains a two-horse affair between Manchester City and Arsenal. Manchester City currently sit on 89 points, holding a two-point lead over Arsenal, who are on 87 points. City face West Ham United at home, needing a win to guarantee their fourth consecutive league title. Arsenal, meanwhile, host Everton and must win while hoping City drop points to snatch the championship. Goal difference could also be a factor, with Arsenal currently having a superior goal difference of +60 compared to City's +58, meaning a draw for City and a large win for Arsenal could see the Gunners lift the trophy.
The battle for European football is equally intense. With Manchester City and Arsenal already assured of Champions League football, two further spots in Europe's premier club competition are still available. Liverpool, on 74 points, and Aston Villa, on 73 points, are in pole position, but Tottenham Hotspur, on 71 points, still harbour hopes. Liverpool travel to Southampton, while Aston Villa host Crystal Palace. Tottenham face a tricky away fixture at Sheffield United. Beyond the Champions League, the Europa League and Europa Conference League spots are also contested, with Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Brighton & Hove Albion all in contention depending on results and FA Cup outcomes.
At the other end of the table, the fight for Premier League survival has narrowed down to two clubs for the final relegation spot. Sheffield United and Leicester City have already been relegated. Nottingham Forest, currently in 17th place with 30 points, hold a slender one-point advantage over 18th-placed Burnley, who are on 29 points. Forest host Chelsea, while Burnley travel to Wolves. A win for Forest would secure their Premier League status, irrespective of Burnley's result. However, if Forest fail to win, Burnley could leapfrog them with a victory, sending Forest down to the Championship.
All ten fixtures on the final day will kick off simultaneously at 4 PM BST, ensuring a dramatic and unpredictable afternoon for fans across the country. The simultaneous kick-offs are designed to maintain fairness and prevent any team from gaining an advantage by knowing other results beforehand, amplifying the tension and excitement for supporters.
Club managers and players have been vocal about the pressure. Pep Guardiola of Manchester City stated, "We know what we have to do. One more game, one more effort." Mikel Arteta of Arsenal urged his team to "give everything we have and believe until the very end." Similarly, managers of the relegation-threatened clubs have emphasised the importance of focus and fighting spirit. Nottingham Forest's manager Nuno Espírito Santo commented, "Our destiny is in our hands, and we must seize it."
Source: BBC Sport