Premier League finale: Spurs fight relegation, Europe spots are up for grabs, and Arsenal celebrates its title
Tottenham is getting set to play their most important game of the Premier League season today, looking to final avoid relegation when they take on Everton.
That’s one of the top storylines for today’s final day of the season. The Spurs are 17th, with 38 points in 37 games – battling West Ham United, two points behind them.
So, Tottenham has their fate in their own hands. They beat Everton today and they play in the Premier League next season. Even a draw gets it done.
Tottenham’s Richarlison is a player to keep an eye on in today’s match – 11 goals, 4 assists in 19 starts.
The race for Europe is still alive today as well. Arsenal, Manchester City F.C., Manchester United F.C. and Aston Villa F.C. have secured Champions League spots, several clubs are still battling for Europa League and Conference League qualification.
Teams like Chelsea F.C., Newcastle United F.C., Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and Sunderland A.F.C. are all jockeying for position.
Plenty of speculation around the future of Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola today as well.
For Arsenal, it’s another day of celebration today as they end their 22-year league title drought.
BEST BETS
Manchester United (19-11-7) at Brighton & Hove Albion (14-11-12), 11 a.m. EST, American Express Stadium, Falmer, England
In soccer betting at Betway, Brighton is -106, Manchester United +240, Draw +300
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-10-24) at Burnley (4-9-24), 11 a.m. EST, Turf Moor, Burnley, England
Burnley is +150, Wolves +180, Draw +230
Arsenal (25-7-5) at Crystal Palace (11-12-14), 11 a.m. EST, Selhurst Park, London, England
At Betway, Arsenal is -106, Crystal Palace +280, Draw +260
Newcastle United (14-7-16) at Fulham (14-7-16), 11 a.m. EST, Craven Cottage, London, England
At Betway, Newcastle is +160, Fulham +150, Draw +275
Brentford (14-10-13) at Liverpool (17-8-12), 11 a.m. EST, Anfield, Liverpool, England
At Betway, Liverpool is -118, Brentford +275, Draw +300
Aston Villa (18-8-11) at Manchester City (23-9-5), 11 a.m. EST, Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
Manchester City is -250, Aston Villa +600, Draw +400
AFC Bournemouth (13-17-7) at Nottingham Forest (11-10-16), 11 a.m. EST, The City Ground, Nottingham, England
Bournemouth is +100, Nottingham Forest +240, Draw +275
Chelsea (14-10-13) at Sunderland (13-12-12), 11 a.m. EST, Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
Chelsea is +105, Sunderland +240, Draw +260
Everton (13-10-14) at Tottenham Hotspur (9-11-17), 11 a.m. EST, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
Tottenham is -110, Everton +300, Draw +250
Leeds United (11-14-12) at West Ham United (9-9-19), 11 a.m. EST, London Stadium, London, England
West Ham -143, Leeds United +350, Draw +300
Brighton to win versus Manchester United
Brighton sits seventh with European qualification still possible and strong home field motivation. Manchester United (3rd) have less to play for after securing top-4/Champions League football, and they’ve been inconsistent away. Brighton have won recent home games convincingly and are often favorites here.
Arsenal to win versus Crystal Palace
Arsenal are crowned champions and in strong form despite rotation likely (Palace have a Conference League final midweek, so they may rest players too). The Gunners have dominated this fixture historically and should have enough quality/depth for an away win at Selhurst Park.
Liverpool to win versus Brentford
It’s an Anfield farewell for Salah and Robertson, and that should fuel a strong home performance. Liverpool need points for a strong finish (top-4/5 race), while Brentford have little motivation. Reds are strong at home and should take the three points in what could be an emotional, goal-filled send-off.
Draw, Tottenham versus Everton
Tottenham are the favourites, but many sharp bettors are on the away side or draw, since the Spurs have played poorly at home. Plus, people should worry about the “must-not-lose” scenario, which can lead to tense play.
