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The 2025/26 Premier League season concludes this afternoon, bringing with it plenty of drama and emotional farewells. Here are five major themes to watch as the final day unfolds.

Arsenal were spared a tense final match after being confirmed as Premier League champions earlier in the week. Manchester City’s inability to defeat Bournemouth sealed the title for the Gunners, setting up a celebratory atmosphere at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park.

The new champions will lift the Premier League trophy in South London, a moment their supporters have waited 22 years to witness. Mikel Arteta’s men have been the standout side throughout the campaign, and today marks the official end to a remarkable season.

While the title has already been decided, the relegation fight remains fierce. Wolves and Burnley have already dropped to the Championship, and one more team will join them after today’s fixtures.

West Ham United are in deep trouble and face an uphill battle to survive. Even victory over Leeds United might not be enough to keep them up. Just three years after celebrating a European trophy, the Hammers could face relegation, ending a 14-year run in the Premier League. Should that happen, it would mark their first time outside the top flight since moving to the London Stadium, the third-largest club ground in English football.

Their task is straightforward: win and hope Everton lend them a big favour.

Tottenham Hotspur, meanwhile, take on Everton in North London. A draw would almost guarantee Spurs’ safety due to their significantly better goal difference, but defeat could see them relegated for the first time since 1977. One of only six clubs to have featured in every Premier League season, their long-standing top-flight presence is under serious threat.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed this week that he will step down at the end of the season.

After a glittering decade in charge, Guardiola will bid farewell to the Etihad following today’s clash with Aston Villa. His impact on English football has been immense, transforming City into a dominant force.

Over his 10 seasons in charge, the Spaniard has guided City to 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown, along with an array of records. From the Centurions campaign to the domestic treble, the historic treble, and even a four-peat, Guardiola’s era has redefined success.

Under his management, City have produced some of the most captivating football seen in the English game, influencing teams across all levels. John Stones and Bernardo Silva will also play their final games at the Etihad this weekend, adding to the emotional weight of the occasion.

City are not alone in saying goodbye to legends. At Anfield, Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson are set to appear in a Liverpool shirt for the final time. The term ‘legend’ is often overused, but it genuinely applies to both players.

Arriving in the same summer, Salah and Robertson became cornerstones of Liverpool’s success over the past nine years. Salah, who had a difficult stint at Chelsea earlier in his career, silenced critics with a record-breaking debut season and never looked back. The Egyptian departs as the highest-scoring foreign player in Premier League history and fourth overall, third on Liverpool’s all-time list, with four Premier League Golden Boots and three PFA Player of the Year awards to his name.

Robertson’s journey was equally remarkable. Signed from relegated Hull City, he evolved into one of the best left-backs in world football. His relentless energy and humble beginnings made him a fan favourite, and his 60 assists remain a Premier League record for a left-back. Together, the pair collected every major trophy available, including two league titles and a Champions League triumph. Today truly marks the end of an era at Anfield.

The battle for European qualification also promises plenty of late twists. Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Aston Villa have already secured Champions League football, while Liverpool are almost certain to join them by finishing in the top five.

However, Aston Villa’s Europa League triumph could open the door for the sixth-placed side to enter the Champions League, but that depends on Villa losing to Manchester City and Liverpool beating Brentford to move into the top four.

Bournemouth currently occupy the spot that would benefit, but Brighton could also climb to sixth if other results favour them. Chelsea, Brentford, and Sunderland all remain in the hunt for European places as well.

Sunderland face Chelsea at the Stadium of Light, and victory, coupled with a Brentford slip-up, would see them qualify for European competition for the first time in 52 years. Brentford, on the other hand, are aiming to join Bournemouth as first-time European participants.