After 34 rounds of the Premier League, the battle for fifth place is settled; Tottenham's last-minute win keeps their relegation hopes alive, while Arsenal returns to the top spot.

Nine fixtures in the Premier League's 34th round have been completed, leaving just Manchester City versus Brentford. With Liverpool's 3-1 win against Crystal Palace, the race for fifth place is no longer uncertain. In the relegation fight, West Ham and Tottenham both triumphed over their rivals to earn full points. Tottenham broke a 15-game Premier League losing streak, maintaining a slim chance to stay up. Arsenal, after a hard-fought victory over Newcastle that ended two consecutive losses, has climbed back to first place.

Premier League title raceArsenal, having played one more game, leads by three points and one goal difference. Arteta's refusal to rotate players and the lack of attacking variety resulted in a narrow 1-0 home win over Newcastle, though the performance was poor. With a Champions League semi-final against Atlético Madrid approaching midweek, Arsenal's current form makes a dual-title challenge unlikely. Manchester City's schedule is tougher, but after advancing to the FA Cup final, Guardiola aims for a domestic triple crown this season, where Premier League title experience is invaluable.

Battle for fifth place in the Premier LeagueLiverpool's victory sees them overtake Aston Villa to move into fourth place, both teams on 58 points, eight points clear of sixth-placed Brighton. Chelsea sits eighth with 48 points. The contest for fifth is now completely settled. Chelsea has become a mere trading club, prioritizing business over results, with several stars considering departure. Next season, Chelsea may struggle not only for Champions League qualification but even for Europa League participation.

Premier League relegation struggleWith Wolves and Burnley already relegated, Nottingham Forest holds 39 points, West Ham 36, and Tottenham 34. Essentially, it's a two-team relegation showdown between London clubs—either West Ham or Tottenham. Tottenham's 1-0 away win against bottom-placed Wolves required immense effort, with two key players, Solanke and Simons, injured; Simons may be seriously hurt. Following Romero's season-ending injury, Tottenham faces consecutive squad reductions, greatly increasing their relegation difficulty.

The race for the Premier League Golden Boot and Assist King lacks suspense. Haaland leads with 24 goals, three more than second-place Igor-Tiago, whose 21 goals include seven penalties. If Haaland stays fit, the Golden Boot seems secure. The assist title is even clearer: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes dominates with 18 assists, while Bowen and Šeļić share second place with 10 each.