The English Premier League will end on this matchday, with teams taking their last breaths to score on their sides. The Premier League champion for this season has not yet been confirmed. All clubs will have a final chance to deliver their best performances on this last matchday. Now, Arsenal F.C. has maintained its consistency and is placed in the top position in the EPL standings.
Matchday 38 will take place on May 24, 2026, and features several teams’ last chance to prove themselves. At the foot of the table, West Ham United F.C. is in 18th place with 36 points. At the same time, Burnley F.C. and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. are in the English Premier League relegation zone.
Previous Challenges and Outcomes for Manchester United
Manchester United F.C. faced Nottingham Forest F.C. in a matchday 37 encounter in the Premier League. Luke Shaw, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo scored for Manchester United F.C. On the other hand, Morato and Morgan Gibbs-White scored for Nottingham Forest F.C. Ultimately, Manchester United defeated Nottingham Forest 3-2. As a result, Manchester United F.C. will continue to maintain its reputation and position in the Premier League standings.
West Ham’s Crucial Battle Against Relegation
West Ham United F.C. took on Newcastle United F.C. In the first half, Nick Woltemade and William Osula found the net for Newcastle. After the break, Valentin Castellanos scored for West Ham United F.C. In the end, West Ham United F.C. suffered a 3-1 defeat against Newcastle in the Premier League fixture. West Ham attempted to escape relegation, but they failed and stayed in the Premier League’s relegation zone.
Wolves Battle Hard but Remain in Trouble
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. battled Fulham F.C. in a matchday 37 clash in the Premier League. Wolves controlled the first half, with Matheus Mané finding the net. On the other hand, Antonee Robinson scored for Fulham F.C. Finally, Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. drew 1-1 with Fulham F.C. Thereupon, Wolves were unable to improve their points tally and remained in the EPL danger zone. They will be ready to make a winning run in their last chance in the final this match day.
Upcoming Matchday Schedule: Dates and Venues
Man City vs. Aston Villa
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
Brighton vs. Man United
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove.
Fulham vs. Newcastle
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Craven Cottage in London.
Tottenham vs. Everton
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Liverpool vs. Brentford
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Anfield in Liverpool.
Burnley vs. Wolves
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Turf Moor in Burnley.
Nottingham Forest vs. Bournemouth
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: City Ground in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire.
West Ham vs. Leeds
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: London Stadium in London.
Sunderland vs. Chelsea
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
Palace vs. Arsenal
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Selhurst Park in London.
Game Predictions
Explore the top teams that clash for the final chance to elevate their performances in the upcoming matchday 38.
Palace vs Ar senal
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Selhurst Park in London.
Possible Lineups for Crystal Palace F.C.
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Dean Henderson
Backs
Jaydee Canvot, Chadi Riad, Tyrick Mitchell, Maxence Lacroix, and Daniel Muñoz
Midfielders
Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, and Yéremy Pino
Winger
Ismaïla Sarr
Striker
Jørgen Strand Larsen
Possible Lineups for Arsenal F.C.
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
David Raya
Backs
Myles Lewis-Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, and Ben White
Midfielders
Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice
Wingers
Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard
Striker
Viktor Gyökeres
Previous Games
Manchester City F.C. took on Crystal Palace F.C. in a matchday 31 fixture in the Premier League. Man City took control in the first half, with Antoine Semenyo, Omar Marmoush, and Savinho finding the net. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace struggled to convert their chances into goals. In the end, Crystal Palace F.C. suffered a 3-0 defeat to Man City. They have a weak recent form and inconsistent performances throughout the Premier League season.
Conversely, Arsenal F.C. defeated Atlético Madrid 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League fixture. Both teams failed to score during halftime. After the break, Bukayo Saka found the net for Arsenal. They are now preparing for both European and domestic competitions. Arsenal will have a strong recent form to make another victory in the next match.
The Pick: Arsenal
Man City vs Aston Villa
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
Possible Lineups for Manchester City F.C.
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
James Trafford
Backs
Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, and Matheus Nunes
Midfielders
Nico O’Reilly, Rodri, and Omar Marmoush
Wingers
Bernardo Silva, Antoine Semenyo, and Jérémy Doku
Striker
Erling Haaland
Possible Lineups for Aston Villa F.C.
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Emiliano Martínez
Backs
Lucas Digne, Victor Lindelöf, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, and Pau Torres
Midfielders
Emi Buendía, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, and John McGinn
Striker
Ollie Watkins
Previous Games
Manchester City F.C. has shown tough, solid performances in the English Premier League season. They have been champions of the 2025-26 FA Cup. Their strong recent form in the domestic league reflects an impressive performance. Man City currently sits in 2nd place with 77 points in the Premier League standings. With a home-field advantage, Man City will take a win in their upcoming fixture.
Aston Villa F.C. currently sits in fourth place with 62 points in the Premier League standings. Over their last five fixtures, they have recorded two consecutive wins, two losses, and one draw. They have a moderate performance throughout the EPL season. Aston Villa F.C. is now facing pressure ahead of the UEFA Europa League final.
The Pick: Man City
Brighton vs Man United
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove.
Possible Lineups for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Bart Verbruggen
Backs
Maxim De Cuyper, Lewis Dunk, Joël Veltman, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, and Jan Paul van Hecke
Midfielders
Pascal Groß, Jack Hinshelwood, and Carlos Baleba
Winger
Yankuba Minteh
Striker
Danny Welbeck
Possible Lineups for Manchester United F.C.
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Senne Lammens
Backs
Lisandro Martínez, Harry Maguire, and Diogo Dalot
Midfielders
Kofi Shaw, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo
Winger
Amad Diallo
Previous Games
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. faced Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. in their most recent game. Brighton took control in the first half, with Jack Hinshelwood, Lewis Dunk, and Yankuba Minteh finding the net. Meanwhile, the Wolves were unable to score. Finally, Brighton defeated Wolves 3-0. Furthermore, Brighton has a strong home form throughout the Premier League season.
By contrast, Manchester United F.C. played out a goalless 0-0 draw against Sunderland A.F.C. in their latest fixture. Both teams were unable to score goals. As a result, Man United had a faint performance in this match. They are currently sitting in third place with 68 points in the English Premier League standings.
The Pick: Brighton
Liverpool vs Brentford
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 08:00 AM PT | 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Anfield in Liverpool.
Possible Lineups for Liverpool F.C.
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Giorgi Mamardashvili
Backs
Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Milos Kerkez, and Ibrahima Konaté
Midfielders
Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister
Wingers
Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha
Possible Lineups for Brentford F.C.
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Caoimhín Kelleher
Backs
Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Michael Olabode Kayode, and Keane Lewis-Potter
Midfielders
Vitaly Janelt, Mikkel Damsgaard, Mathias Jensen, and Yehor Yarmoliuk
Winger
Dango Ouattara
Striker
Igor Thiago
Previous Games
Liverpool F.C. is currently in fifth place with 59 points in the Premier League standings. Over their last five matches, they have recorded two consecutive wins, one draw, and two losses. Liverpool has a strong home advantage in recent matches. Over 37 matches, they have recorded 17 victories, 8 draws, and 12 losses, which underscores impressive form.
In contrast, Brentford F.C. has a mixed performance throughout the Premier League season. The team has struggled with inconsistent performances in the Premier League this season. Brentford F.C. sits in eighth place with 52 points in the league standings.
The Pick: Liverpool
Final Thoughts
As the season will be ending this matchday, it features many teams taking a final chance to shine. Several clubs are competing with better performances to reshape their standings. One of the key matchups is Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal, which will take place at Selhurst Park in London. Matchday 38 will redefine their chances of staying in the English Premier League title race. All coaches and players are under pressure to succeed rather than fall short. They will have another opportunity to regroup and perform better next season.