The final day of the 2025/26 Premier League season is upon us. The title race is over, with Arsenal having been crowned champions, but there are still a few loose ends that need tying up.
Today, we’ll be taking on our friends at The4thOfficial in our predictions. As always, it is five points for a correct result and ten points for a correct score.
Brighton vs Manchester United
Essential Football: What a season Brighton have had under Fabian Hurzeler. With European football within their reach, expect them to give Manchester United a run for their money in this one.
Can they emerge victorious? United have nothing to play for on paper, but with Bruno Fernandes in the form of his life, they’ll make life difficult for the Seagulls.
EF’s Prediction: Brighton 2-2 Manchester United
The4thOfficial: The home side actually have plenty to play for on the final day of the campaign. A win for Brighton coupled with a loss for Bournemouth means that Hürzeler’s men could amazingly qualify for the Champions League having finished sixth if other results go their way.
So expect Brighton to be fully fired up at home with Man United not having much to play for in all honesty.
4thOfficial’s Prediction: Brighton 3-1 Manchester United
Burnley vs Wolves
Essential Football: If we decided to simply cancel this game and have neither side awarded any points, we don’t think either of the two sets of fans would complain much.
As a dead of a rubber as one can possibly achieve, both Burnley and Wolves were relegated to the Championship long ago. For us, this is a clear-cut 0-0.
EF’s Prediction: Burnley 0-0 Wolves
The4thOfficial: Surprisingly, Burnley have been really resilient since they have been relegated to the Championship.
With their final home game in the league (for at least a year), expect the Clarets to play freely and put on a show against their fellow relegated side. Going for a solid win for Burnley here.
4thOfficial’s Prediction: Burnley 3-1 Wolves
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Essential Football: Arsenal’s players may well be hungover after their wild title celebrations, but Crystal Palace likewise have nothing to play for – they also have the small matter of a European final on Wednesday.
Arsenal’s squad depth and overall quality is far greater than Palace’s, who will look to rest their key players. Arsenal also have the Champions League final to consider, but they’ll have a week to rest up, while the Eagles have just two days.
EF’s Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-3 Arsenal
The4thOfficial: As everyone and their dog knows, Palace have a European final three days after this game while Arsenal are the Premier League champions.
The players from North London might just have been partying for 72 hours straight and who can blame them? While Palace have bigger fish to fry just days later. Expect Arteta to let go off the handbrake and both sides going with a lot of changes with attacking football on offer.
4thOfficial’s Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-3 Arsenal