At 23 o'clock on May 19, Beijing time, the 2023-24 Premier League season ushered in the final night. Manchester City and Arsenal compete for the title; Tottenham, Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United 4 teams, competing for Europa League and Europa League qualification; Jurgen Klopp, David Moyes and De Zerbi will perform their farewell performances.
Night of the Champions! Manchester City win = 4 consecutive titles, Arsenal turn to Moyes
The Premier League will keep the suspense of the title race at the last minute. Manchester City has 88 points and 60 goal difference in 37 games, and Arsenal has 86 points and 61 goal difference in 37 games.
With a win over West Ham, Manchester City will win the Premier League title and achieve the feat of winning the Premier League for the fourth time in a row. In the 136-year history of the English top flight, no team has won four consecutive titles. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City is infinitely close to this feat.
Arsenal host Everton and three points are a must for Mikel Arteta's side. Arsenal pinned their hopes on West Ham and boss Mikel Arteta turned to David Moyes: "If he could help us realise our dreams, it would be unbelievable and he will live in my memory forever. ”
David Moyes was Arteta's mentor. In 2005, David Moyes brought Mikel Arteta to Everton, where he spent six years with the Toffees. After 19 years, Arteta needs the help of a mentor: if West Ham can hold Manchester City to a draw, Arsenal will be grateful and will be looking to win the Premier League title again after 20 years......
Europa League + UEFA Cup qualification competition! Manchester United and 4 other teams competed
The four teams in the Premier League that have qualified for next season's Champions League have been confirmed: Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Villa. There is no suspense about the three relegation teams, Sheffield United, Burnley, and Luton Town say goodbye to the Premier League.
However, there is still a little suspense in the battle for 5th and 6th place in the league. Tottenham are fifth with 63 points and 10 goal difference, Chelsea are sixth with 60 points and 13 goal difference, Newcastle are 57 points and 21 goals difference, and Manchester United are 57 points and 3 goal difference.
The team that finishes 5th in the league will qualify for the Europa League; If Manchester City beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final, they will also qualify for the Europa League in sixth place and seventh in the Premier League. Tottenham, Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United are in contention for European qualification. Of course, Manchester United can win the FA Cup and qualify for the Europa League.
3 famous marshals farewell battle! Anfield is hard to give up Uncle Scum
The last moments of the season are also the season of farewell. Three managers have already confirmed their departures:
Liverpool vs Wolves, 50,000 Reds fans send off Jurgen Klopp. In 9 years at Liverpool, Uncle Scum led the team to win 8 championship trophies including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup. When parting, there must be tears.
Brighton vs Manchester United, De Zerbi's last 1 game at Brighton.
West Ham played Manchester City away, and David Moyes ushered in his farewell performance in charge of the Hammers.