The Premier League wrapped up on May 25, 2025. All matches kicked off together at 4:00 p.m. BST. Fans held their breath, even with most stories already written.
Liverpool had sealed the title four games earlier. The Reds finished with 84 points and a +45 goal difference.
Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea followed. All three made the top four. All three are Champions League-bound.
Newcastle finished fifth. The Magpies secured a Champions League spot, despite their final match loss to Everton.
Tottenham flirted with relegation, finishing 17th. But their Europa League triumph saved their season and threw them into the Champions League football.
Aston Villa kept their cool and locked in sixth. That booked them a Europa League ticket. Crystal Palace, down in 12th, did the unthinkable—beating Man City in the FA Cup final to secure their own Europa League spot.
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Nottingham Forest landed in seventh. That usually brings heartbreak. Newcastle had already secured Europe through the league, so Forest picked up the Conference League place.
Brighton missed out by one spot. Manchester United, meanwhile, had a season to forget—15th place, no Europe, and no excuses.
Southampton, Leicester, and Ipswich all went down. All three came up last season. All three went straight back. The Premier League showed no mercy.
Domestic cup influence
Domestic cups made a real impact this year. Palace’s cup glory opened the Europa League door. Spurs winning the Europa League changed everything for them.
Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win helped Forest sneak into Europe. Every trophy counted.
So here’s the final European lineup: Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Tottenham go to the Champions League. Aston Villa and Crystal Palace head to the Europa League. Nottingham Forest grab a Conference League shot.
The table didn’t shift much on the final day—but the season’s full story? It was a rollercoaster. Goals, heartbreaks, trophies, and one unforgettable finish.
English clubs are heading back to Europe in numbers. And next season? The chase starts all over again.
