Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle United edged out Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest for the Premier League’s final three Champions League berths on the last day of the season Sunday.
Everton’s shocking 1-0 win over Newcastle at St. James’ Park would’ve eliminated the Magpies from contention if not for Villa’s 2-0 loss to Manchester United. Even in defeat, Newcastle managed to claim fifth place on goal difference.
Chelsea only had to beat Forest to end their two-year absence from the Champions League, and Levi Colwill’s 50th-minute winner sealed it.