The historic Champions League dream of Nottingham Forest is still alive when they are braced for a dramatic confrontation against Chelsea, while Liverpool will finally get the Premier League trophy.
While the English top season is coming to an end, Forest and Chelsea are among the five clubs that chase the three remaining top-five places, together with Manchester City, Newcastle and Aston Villa.
The villa of Unai Emery Travel to Troubled Manchester United, whose misery was worsened by their Europa League -Definitive defeat against Tottenham in midweek.
AFP Sport chooses the most important talk points prior to this weekend's promotion.
Forest dares to dream
Nottingham Forest has enjoyed a remarkable Renaissance, but they will still end the season with regret if they do not reach the Champions League.
The dual European champions played for the last time in the top club competition of the continent in 1980/81.
They have been in the top five for most of the season, but have lost momentum in recent weeks and now have to beat Rivals Chelsea and Hope Villa or Newcastle Drop points.
Although they may not be eligible for the Champions League, Bos at least have the comfort to know that they have secured European football next season.
They finished just outside the relegation places last season, but are roaring back under Nuno Espirito Santo and became the first team in the history of Premier League to double their spot from one season to the next.
Forest manager Nuno said that his team enjoyed the challenge against Chelsea despite the intense pressure.
“One thing we enjoy is preparing for a big match, so why not enjoy it? Everyone enjoy it here,” he said.
Liverpool's moment of glory
The Liverpool players finally get the chance to lift the Premier League trophy for their own fans after their match against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The champions won their first English league title for 30 years in 2020, but were forced to celebrate behind closed doors because of COVID restrictions.
If the reaction in Anfield to their trophy triumph last month – sealed with a 5-1 victory against Tottenham – is something to pass, the feast of Sunday will be one to remember.
An unknown is how the supporters will say goodbye to defender Trent Alexander-Arnold from our own soil, who seems destined for a move to Real Madrid after he announced his departure earlier this month.
The International of England was booed during last week's 2-2 home against Arsenal and did not play in the subsequent 3-2 defeat in Brighton.
Reds boss Arne Slot says that he has not yet decided what role Alexander-Arnold will have, but said he “deserved” to be part of the parties.
“This should be a day that everyone will enjoy,” said Slot. “It's 35 years ago, everyone is waiting for the moment and I think we have given the example against Tottenham.”
Manchester United Gloom
It is difficult to predict how the mood will be at Old Trafford on Sunday, when Manchester United Top-Fijf Kanshebbers organize Aston Villa.
United, who lost 1-0 to Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday, are intended for their lowest competition finish since they were relegated in 1974.
The men of Ruben Amorim have been desperate this season and only won six league games since the Portuguese took over the dismissed Erik ten Hag in November.
Villa has only won twice in Old Trafford in the Premier League era, but will go there with a spring in their step, knowing that a victory would give them a chance to qualify for the Champions League of next season, depending on the results elsewhere.
They have little to fear for a united team that is incoherent, toothless and lacking in motivation, with nothing to play for.
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