The last day of the 2024-2025 Premier League season delivered intense drama as Chelsea and Manchester City confirmed their places in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Chelsea’s hard-fought victory over Newcastle and Manchester City’s win at Brighton sealed their top-four finishes.

Meanwhile, Manchester United’s 2-1 away win at Aston Villa dashed Villa’s hopes of European qualification. Despite Villa’s valiant efforts throughout the campaign, the defeat means they will miss out on Europe next season.

The final whistle marked celebrations for Chelsea and City fans, while Villa supporters expressed frustration at the narrow miss.