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Premier League Matchweek 38 Fixtures: Key Storylines And Tickets (19–24 May 2026)
Written by Aviran Zazon
The title race reaches the last stretch with Arsenal maintaining a buffer against Manchester City, while European places and relegation bring spice to several fixtures. There is a massive London derby at Stamford Bridge, a potential title test at Selhurst Park, and a relegation squeeze involving Tottenham and West Ham.
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Bournemouth vs Manchester City – Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth (Tuesday 19 May 2026)
Bournemouth have turned this into far more than a free hit. The Cherries sit sixth on 55 points, still close enough to harbour Champions League dreams, and the tight feel of Vitality Stadium should only make the night more uncomfortable. Junior Kroupi should be involved for the home side, while Marcos Senesi gives the game an added farewell narrative. Manchester City, five points behind Arsenal with this game in hand, absolutely need the win to keep the title race alive. Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku and Antoine Semenyo give City the obvious match-winning threat.
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Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – Stamford Bridge, London (Tuesday 19 May 2026)
A London derby under the lights at Stamford Bridge rarely needs much dressing up, but this one could have huge repercussions at the bottom end of the table. After drifting since Maresca left, Chelsea are 10th on 49 points, level with three clubs around them, so the Blues still have places to gain. João Pedro, Cole Palmer and Moisés Caicedo should all be part of a team, perhaps bolstered by the news of Xabi Alonso's appointment. Tottenham Hotspur arrive 17th on 38 points, only two above West Ham. Fit-again James Maddison and Mathys Tel make Spurs dangerous enough, yet the table leaves no room for comfort.
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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth – City Ground, Nottingham (Sunday 24 May 2026)
The City Ground will be in high spirits, because Nottingham Forest are safe, after a season that threatened disaster. Morgan Gibbs-White and Matz Sels should be central figures if Forest are to finish with a flourish. Bournemouth, sixth on 55 points, have very different motivations: The Cherries are trying to turn a strong season into something bigger with European football.
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Manchester City vs Aston Villa – Etihad Stadium, Manchester (Sunday 24 May 2026)
Manchester City may arrive at the Etihad Stadium still chasing Arsenal, depending on what happens at Bournemouth. If so, there's no room to drift if the title is still alive. Haaland, Foden, Bernardo Silva and Gianluigi Donnarumma should all be in the matchday conversation. Now assured of Champions League football, Aston Villa are fourth on 62 points, and may be celebrating or licking their wounds following the Europa League Final on Wednesday.
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Fulham vs Newcastle United – Craven Cottage, London (Sunday 24 May 2026)
Craven Cottage has a different feel from most Premier League grounds: It's tighter, older, closer to the river, and often better watched from the longside, especially the new Riverside Stand, if you want clean sightlines. With mid table comfort, Fulham are 13th on 49 points, level with Newcastle, Everton and Chelsea, so a win can still shift a few places. Harry Wilson and Rodrigo Muniz should be involved for the Cottagers. Newcastle United bring Nick Woltemade, Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa, with the Magpies looking to finish above the pack around them after an up-and-down season.
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Liverpool vs Brentford – Anfield, Liverpool (Sunday 24 May 2026)
The noise at Anfield may be on the angsty side if Liverpool still have a Champions League place to lock down. They sit fifth on 59 points, so a win could matter for both table position and mood, with questions being raised over Arne Slot's future. Mohamed Salah may get a farewell, but the Reds still have plenty of forward options to make this a spring stroll. Brentford are eighth on 52 points, with European football to play for. Igor Thiago, Kevin Schade and former Reds star Jordan Henderson should help them compete rather than merely absorb pressure.
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Match Of The Week: Crystal Palace vs Arsenal – Selhurst Park, London (Sunday 24 May 2026)
Arsenal go to Selhurst Park top of the league on 82 points, five clear of Manchester City before their visit to Bournemouth. Simply put, if City are still in the race, the Gunners can finish the job with a win. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyökeres should all be part of the away-side picture. Crystal Palace are 15th on 45 points, and will have one eye on their Conference League final just three days after this match. Always bouncing, Selhurst will rise to the occasion. If the title is wrapped up, then this derby will be a gentle celebration in the sunshine, for two teams with big finals on the horizon.
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West Ham United vs Leeds United – London Stadium, London (Sunday 24 May 2026)
Depending on Tottenham's midweek performance in the derby, West Ham United could be down before kick-off on Sunday. The Hammers are 18th on 36 points, two behind Tottenham going into the matchweek. So a home win at the London Stadium could still change the relegation picture if results elsewhere fall their way. Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson should carry much of the home threat. Now cruising, Leeds United are 14th on 47 points after coming up, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Brenden Aaronson among the likely names around the matchday squad.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (Sunday 24 May 2026)
Tottenham Hotspur return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium either safe or still battling to stay up. Spurs begin the week 17th on 38 points, only two above West Ham, but with a game in hand and superior goal difference. Avoid defeat here and they can start looking forward to a new era under de Zerbi. After a creditable season, Everton are 12th on 49 points, level with a cluster of sides, and the Toffees have Beto, Jordan Pickford and James Garner to lean on. The single-tier south stand should set the tone if Tottenham have something to celebrate at full-time.
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Burnley vs Wolves – Turf Moor, Burnley (Sunday 24 May 2026)
Turf Moor can still make a dead rubber fun, especially when the home crowd gets to close the book on a difficult season. Burnley are 19th on 21 points, just two ahead of Wolves, so this is about finishing with pride and avoiding the wooden spoon. The Clarets should have Lyle Foster, Kyle Walker and Zian Flemming involved. Wolves sit 20th on 19 points, with Tolu Arokodare and Angel Gomes among the names to watch.
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Brighton vs Manchester United – American Express Stadium, Brighton (Sunday 24 May 2026)
A final-day trip to the American Express Stadium gives Brighton a chance to finish strongly in front of the Seagulls’ home crowd. They are seventh on 53 points, one ahead of Brentford, and two ahead of Sunderland so European football is all to play for. Danny Welbeck should be part of Brighton’s attacking picture. After a fantastic second half of the season, Manchester United sit third on 68 points, with Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha likely to feature around the Red Devils’ matchday squad.
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Sunderland vs Chelsea – Stadium of Light, Sunderland (Sunday 24 May 2026)
Sunderland have given themselves a top-half finish to chase, sitting 10th on 51 points in their first Premier League season back. That makes the final match at the Stadium of Light feel like a proper occasion, not just a farewell to the season. Chelsea are 8th on 52, one point above the Black Cats and level with Brentford, so the Blues still have places to protect. Granit Xhaka and Wilson Isidor should be involved for Sunderland, while Cole Palmer and João Pedro are likely to feature for Chelsea. The big North East crowd should give this one a sharp edge.
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Bring The Curtain Down On The Premier League
The Premier League closes with Arsenal’s title push at Selhurst Park, Man City making a last-gasp bid for glory, Tottenham and West Ham fighting around the relegation line, and several clubs from fifth to eighth still trying to improve their European position.
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