After Matchweek 35, only four points separate the five Premier League teams battling to finish in the Champions League places.
Now that Liverpool officially clinched the Premier League title, the top-five race is taking center stage in the English top-flight. Arsenal secured a fifth Champions League qualification spot for England when they eliminated Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, and the Gunners just might find themselves in need of that extra place given their recent form.
In fact, with only three games left in the 2024–25 Premier League season, second, third, fourth and fifth place are all up for grabs. Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle United and Chelsea are in prime position to finish in the top five, but Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are not far behind.
Matchweek 35 proved to be a pivotal weekend for the Premier League top-five race. Manchester City's 1–0 victory over Wolves puts the Citizens just three points behind Arsenal, who suffered a 2–1 defeat to Bournemouth. Newcastle United and Chelsea, meanwhile, are level on points following the Magpies' 1–1 draw with Brighton and the Blues' 3–1 victory over Liverpool.






