It’s a rare and reshuffled weekend in the Premier League, with two key fixtures scheduled for Friday night. The early kick-offs are due to the upcoming European finals, as three of the four teams involved will represent England in the Europa League and Conference League showdowns on May 21 and May 28.
The first match sees Aston Villa host Tottenham at 8:30 PM local time. Villa are still chasing a Champions League berth, aiming to secure back-to-back qualifications after reaching the round of 16 this season. For Spurs, the domestic campaign has been disastrous — they sit 17th in the table with just 38 points, ahead only of the relegated sides. Their only realistic shot at Champions League football lies in winning the Europa League.
The other Friday fixture pits Chelsea against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are still fighting to secure a top-four finish and avoid missing out on Champions League football once again. Meanwhile, United have endured one of the worst seasons in their Premier League history: sixteenth place, 17 defeats, and just one point from their last five matches. Like Tottenham, their hopes rest on the Europa League final in Bilbao, where they’ll go head-to-head for continental redemption.
City stumble at Southampton, Villa and Everton claim crucial away wins
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