Friday 9th May 2025
And then there were three!
Three weeks left in the season that is, not a reference to a 1978 Genesis LP. The title and all relegation places have been decided leaving just the battle for European qualification to go. That in itself has been dependent upon the progress of English clubs in this season’s European competitions. Their success has already provided an additional CL spot for next season via the PL and with Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur setting up the sixth all English European final in the EL, with neither going to qualify via the PL, it means the PL will have 6 participants in next season’s CL. Chelsea also reached the final of the Conference League meaning there could be 3 English clubs in the EL next season if Chelsea fail to finish in the top 5 of the PL this season. There will also be 1 spot in the Conference League next season as well meaning that 10 PL clubs may be playing European football next season. That’s half the division!
The race for the top 5 this season remains hotly contested. Arsenal looked secure but have dropped points recently and their 2-1 defeat at home to AFC Bournemouth sees them now just 3 points clear of 3rd placed Manchester City and 4 clear of Newcastle United in 4th and Chelsea in 5th. 70 points will guarantee qualification so they only need another 3 with Southampton still to play but having been eliminated from the CL this season in midweek their season is petering out rapidly. Manchester City are firm favourites to also secure CL football along with the winner of the match between Newcastle United and Chelsea this coming Sunday. Should that end in a draw both will remain locked in battle with Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa who currently sit 6th and 7th respectively.
Premier League Prediction Competition 2024-25 – Session 8, Week 2 (of 5)
Stefan is on a roll as he takes the second POTW of the final session to add to the one he won last week. He leads overall as well with 74 points, 8 clear of Peter on 66 but everyone still in the running with a good finish in store.
Prizes are very modest currently due to modest entry. If anyone has friends, family, work colleagues etc… who may be interested in taking part, please pass on an invitation to them. More competitors means bigger prizes.
PLEASE INVITE ANYONE YOU KNOW WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART.
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Season: 2024-25 - Match Week 36 - Results
Saturday 10th May
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham | 1 - 3 | Everton |
| Ipswich Town | 0 - 1 | Brentford |
| Southampton | 0 - 0 | Manchester City |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 - 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| AFC Bournemouth | 0 - 1 | Aston Villa |
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 2 - 0 | Chelsea |
| Manchester United | 0 - 2 | West Ham United |
| Nottingham Forest | 2 - 2 | Leicester City |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 0 - 2 | Crystal Palace |
| Liverpool | 2 - 2 | Arsenal |
Season: 2024-25 - Match Week 37 - Next Fixtures
Friday 16th May
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 19.30 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Chelsea | 20:15 | Manchester United |
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Everton | 12:00 | Southampton |
| West Ham United | 14:15 | Nottingham Forest |
| Brentford | 15:00 | Fulham |
| Leicester City | 15:00 | Ipswich Town |
| Arsenal | 16:30 | Newcastle United |
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 20:00 | Liverpool |
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 20:00 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| Manchester City | 20:00 | AFC Bournemouth |
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