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<div class="text-justify">It's the final day of the English premier League season, and what a Season it has being. We have been treated to the finest of club football, with all the drama, the joy, the passion, the heartbreak, and of course the non-stop record breaking. While the Premier League trophy has being wrapped up since match day 34, the race for Champions League football is going down to the wire. Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are all fighting for a spot in the three places up for grabs with just three points separating third place Manchester City from seventh placed Notthingham Forest. In a few minutes as I write this, the game would start, so I'd just quicky run through the preview and possible outcomes. 

#### WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
- <b>A must win for Aston Villa</b> in their final game against Lackluster Manchester United. For Unai Emery's team to qualify for the Champions League, Newcastle would have to lose to Everton, a draw will be enough also. If Newcastle pick up a point against the Toffees, a win would guarantee the Villans a top five finish. However, if Chelsea lose to Forest, Villa need to win to claim a Champions League place if Newcastle avoid defeat at St James’ Park. It's pretty complicated.

- <b>All or nothing for Newcastle</b> in their final game against the Toffees. A win, that is all they need to guarantee a top five finish. A draw/ lose and a big win for Aston Villa and Chelsea would mean that the Magpies miss out on Champions League football. It's a in the hands of Eddie Howe and his team.

- <b>A win does it for the blues</b> regardless of result elsewhere. A draw could work if Aston Villa lose or draw their game against Manchester United. A lose would also require the same faith elsewhere. It's one of the biggest game of the season for Enzo Maresca.

- <b>It's all in Manchester City's hands.</b> Following their 3-1 win over Bournemouth, Manchester City are in complete control of their destiny. A win or even a draw guarantees Champions League football for Pep Guardiola's team. We've seen them freeze in big games this season, but they would be hoping that doesn't repeat it self. 

- <b>Big hopes at the city ground></b> For Nuno Espiritos team, a must win, plus favourable result elsewhere, like Newcastle loosing, and Aston Villa losing would ensure they play in the Champions League next season, but those are going to be big big upsets.


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<center>It's crazy, I can’t ever recall a season that has so much at stake heading into the final match of the season like this one. Forest could spoil the Champions League party. They could also finish as low as seventh. Chelsea, meanwhile, could finish sixth or even as high as third. So much at stake. So much to play for. It's all drama in a moment. I'm about to go see the game. Y'all enjoy. Will catch up after the game.</center>