Premier League week 37 has proven to be one of the most dramatic rounds of games we’ve seen both on and off the pitch. We have Arsenal crowned as champions after City failed to beat Bournemouth, who themselves are in pole position for a Champions League spot. Meanwhile, the relegation battle heads to the final day after both West Ham and Tottenham fight for their survival, we had Bruno Fernandes become a record equal assister and some emotional goodbyes to managers and players ahead of the final week.

As always, in this post we will be picking out 3 of the biggest talking points of the weekend, along with giving out the game of the week and player of the week awards. If we’ve missed something in this post that you saw over the weekend please do get in touch with us on all the usual places (Bluesky @NextGoalWinner – Instagram @NextGoalWin), and if you prefer an audio round up of the action then do check out our YouTube channel (@NextGoalWinner) where we post weekly reviews on there of all the key talking points in the Premier League and around Europe.

Premier League Champions

After years of coming painfully close, Arsenal finally got their hands back on the Premier League trophy in dramatic fashion during week 37. Mikel Arteta’s side had already done their part by grinding out another crucial victory to maintain pressure at the top, but it was Tuesday night’s result at the Etihad that officially confirmed the title. Manchester City could only manage a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, mathematically handing Arsenal their first league crown since the famous Invincibles season of 2003/04.

The scenes across North London were emotional and unforgettable. Supporters gathered outside the Emirates Stadium long before the final whistle in Manchester, and once confirmation arrived, celebrations erupted instantly. Arteta’s squad have spent several seasons building toward this moment, suffering heartbreak in previous title races before finally delivering under immense pressure. Their consistency in recent weeks, particularly defensively, proved decisive in separating them from City down the stretch.

Players like Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba embodied Arsenal’s resilience throughout the campaign. Rice in particular has been immense during the run-in, combining leadership, energy and composure in midfield at exactly the right time. Arsenal’s ability to recover from setbacks earlier in the spring showed the maturity that perhaps was missing in previous years, and it ultimately carried them over the line.

For Arteta, this title feels like the completion of a remarkable rebuild. He inherited a fractured squad and transformed it into the best team in the country through intelligent recruitment, tactical clarity and belief in young talent. Ending a 22-year wait for the title is a monumental achievement, and judging by the emotion around the club this week, Arsenal supporters know this could be the beginning of something even bigger.

Final Day Drama

While Arsenal fans celebrated at the top, the fight at the bottom remains absolutely brutal heading into the final weekend. Week 37 delivered another twist in the survival race, with several sides picking up huge results that ensured relegation would not be settled until the very last day. Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United remain locked in a desperate scrap to avoid the final relegation place, with nerves now completely shredded on both sides.

Tottenham finally showed signs of life in recent weeks after a disastrous run through the winter and early spring. Their narrow victory away from home kept them above the drop zone, but the pressure remains enormous going into the final round of fixtures. West Ham, meanwhile, produced another gritty performance to keep themselves alive, refusing to let the gap become insurmountable. The tension around both clubs has been extraordinary, especially considering the expectations they carried into the season.

Elsewhere, sides like Nottingham Forest and Leeds United have managed to drag themselves clear with timely wins over the last fortnight. Forest in particular have been one of the stories of the run-in, stringing together results at exactly the right moment to move out of immediate danger. Their form has completely changed the complexion of the bottom three battle and piled extra pressure onto Spurs and West Ham.

What makes this relegation race so compelling is the sheer unpredictability of it all. Momentum has shifted almost weekly, and every goal now feels season-defining. Heading into the final day, permutations are everywhere, supporters are calculating goal difference constantly, and one mistake could mean financial and sporting disaster. It is exactly the kind of chaotic, high-stakes drama that makes the Premier League impossible to look away from.

Record Breaker

Week 37 also saw Bruno Fernandes write his name into Premier League history. The Manchester United captain registered his 20th assist of the league season during United’s thrilling victory over Nottingham Forest, equalling the all-time Premier League single-season assist record previously shared by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne.

Fernandes has been sensational creatively throughout the campaign, carrying Manchester United through difficult moments and consistently producing decisive contributions. His vision, weight of pass and relentless drive have made him arguably the league’s most influential playmaker this season. Even in matches where United have struggled collectively, Fernandes has continued to create chances at an astonishing rate.

The achievement sparked huge debate across football during the week. Many praised Fernandes for matching one of the Premier League’s most difficult records, while others questioned the attention placed on individual milestones amid United’s wider ambitions. Former United captain Roy Keane was particularly vocal, criticising what he felt was an excessive focus on personal numbers after Fernandes admitted he chose to pass rather than shoot during one attacking move.

Still, there is no denying the scale of what Fernandes has achieved. To match legends like Henry and De Bruyne places him in elite company, and with one game still remaining, he now has the chance to stand alone as the greatest assist provider in a single Premier League season. In a campaign filled with chaos, inconsistency and pressure at Old Trafford, Fernandes has remained the one constant source of quality.

Game of the week: Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool While both of these sides look set on Champions League qualification, their 6 goal clash on Friday night provided plenty of drama and excitement as Villa head into their Europa League final on Wednesday full of confidence, while Liverpool look at sea in the same weekend that Xabi Alonso was confirmed as the new Chelsea manager despite the heavy Liverpool links.

Player of the week: Bruno Fernandes While there has been plenty of drama and action this week, Bruno Fernandes equalling the Premier League assist record and his display across the win over Nottingham Forest could have seen him smash the record twice-over had his teammates finished their chances. He was influential once again as United had their send off for Casemiro and secured the 3rd place finish many expected.