It's a massive match at St James' Park as Newcastle United fight for Champions League qualification
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Newcastle United vs Everton has not been picked up by broadcasters
Newcastle United vs Everton has not been picked up by broadcasters
Sky Sports and TNT Sports recently announced the television picks for the final day of the Premier League season on Sunday (May 25). Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea and Liverpool vs Crystal Palace will be shown on Sky.
Forest face Chelsea in a fight for Champions League football while Liverpool will lift the Premier League trophy after they play Palace.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa are away to Manchester United in the live TNT Sports match. Villa can achieve Champions League football with victory but even then their goal difference could let them down.
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However, the main exclusion is Newcastle United vs Everton at St James' Park.
It is mostly in Newcastle’s hands to qualify for the Champions League. Effectively, if they beat Everton, they will be in the competition next season, barring any ridiculous scores on the last afternoon.
Newcastle fans have expressed their frustration, as they could miss out on their team qualifying for the Champions League for the second time in three years, if they aren’t attending the game.
A Magpies supporter, writing for The Mag, shared the response he got from Sky Sports when questioning their decision to show Liverpool v Palace, the outcome of which has little riding on it.
It reads: "I’m sorry to read you are unhappy with our selection of matches. Sky Sports has chosen to televise Liverpool vs Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea on the final day of the Premier League season, Sunday, May 25, 2025.
"While at first glance Liverpool vs Crystal Palace might seem irrelevant in terms of Champions League qualification or relegation, there are a couple of key reasons for its selection:"Trophy Presentation: Liverpool have already secured the Premier League title, and this match will feature the trophy presentation at Anfield, which is a major televised event. It’s their first title since 2020, and there will be a celebratory atmosphere that appeals to a broad audience.
"FA Cup Winners: Crystal Palace are the FA Cup winners this season, adding a bit more prestige to the fixture.
"Meanwhile, the Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea match has direct implications for Champions League qualification, as both teams are still in contention for a top-five finish
"I really do appreciate you sharing your feedback with us, which I will pass on to our Sky Sports team for their awareness."