The Premier League season reaches its climax on Sunday with a dramatic final round of fixtures that will determine the last relegation place and the remaining European berths. Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are locked in a fight to avoid the drop, while a complex chain of results will settle who earns the last spots in European competition next season.

Relegation Decider: Spurs vs West Ham

Tottenham missed a lifeline on Tuesday when they fell 2-1 to Chelsea, leaving their fate hanging. However, their superior goal difference means a single point at home against an Everton side with nothing at stake should be enough to secure survival. West Ham, managed under considerable pressure, must win at home to Leeds United and simultaneously hope Everton defeat Spurs — a combination that most observers consider unlikely but not impossible. One of English football's most storied London clubs will end the afternoon in the Championship.

Arsenal's Title Lap and Guardiola's Farewell

Arsenal, who have already clinched their first Premier League title since 2004, make a ceremonial final visit to Crystal Palace, whose manager Oliver Glasner is preparing for next week's Conference League final in what is reportedly his penultimate match in charge. At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City host Aston Villa in what is widely expected to be a farewell occasion for manager Pep Guardiola, who appears set to leave after 10 seasons at the club. Enzo Maresca has reportedly been lined up as his successor.

The Champions League Sixth-Place Puzzle

Aston Villa arrive at Manchester on the back of a stunning 3-0 Europa League final victory over Freiburg on Wednesday — a result that has created a unique set of circumstances. If Villa finish fifth in the table, the Premier League could earn a sixth Champions League berth next season, with an additional English club entering Europe's elite competition. However, if Villa hold on to fourth, only five English clubs qualify for the Champions League.

For the sixth place to materialise, Villa must lose on Sunday while Liverpool beat Brentford at home — a match that is also the last for left-back Andy Robertson and forward Mohamed Salah at the club. Liverpool's better goal difference would then lift them above Villa into fourth.

Bournemouth, Brighton, Sunderland and Chelsea Chase Europe

Bournemouth can secure sixth place with a win away at Nottingham Forest, which would extend their unbeaten Premier League run to 18 games. Brighton can leapfrog them into sixth if they beat Manchester United at home and Bournemouth drop points. Further down, Sunderland and Chelsea meet at the Stadium of Light, with the winner in line for a Conference League spot. A European finish would mark a remarkable return to the top flight for Sunderland, while for Chelsea it would represent a modest consolation after a turbulent campaign.

Notably, if Villa finish fifth, the team placed ninth in the final table could also qualify for European football — a scenario that could benefit Brentford and potentially push Sunderland or Chelsea into the Europa League.

Bottom of the Table: Burnley vs Wolves

Already-relegated Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers meet at Turf Moor in a match that carries its own edge. Burnley need just a point to avoid finishing last, while Wolves must win to escape that unwanted distinction. Fulham and Newcastle United complete their seasons with nothing material at stake.

When the final whistles blow on Sunday, the Premier League's 2024-25 map — from its champions to its relegated sides — will be fully drawn.