Chelsea, Manchester United Qualify For Champions League As Bournemouth, Norwich, Watford Are Relegated

With Liverpool crowned the Premier League Champions, the race for Champions League qualification and fight to escape relegation was decided at the last match day of the 2019/2020 English premier league.

Manchester United and Chelsea confirmed their UEFA Champions League qualification with a 2-0 win against Leicester City and Wolves respectively.

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The Red devils have been undefeated since the return of the Premier league after it was suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

They occupy the third position but level on the same point with Chelsea, but with a superior goal difference.

Inform Portuguese midfielder, Bruno Fernandes whose big money move to the Old Trafford proved a good buy as he’s been pivotal in the fine run of United opening the score from the penalty box in the 71st minute.

Out of favor winger, Jesse Lingard, came off from the bench to make the score two just before the final whistle.

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Chelsea needed just a point to cement their fourth position but did not take chances as a fine free kick from young star Mason Mount and Frenchman Olivia Giroud, moments before the first half ended, was enough to secure the Frank Lampard tutored side a spot in the lucrative Champions League next season.

The bottom three spot was confirmed for Norwich and Watford but Bournemouth were condemned to championship next Season as their 3-1 win away to Everton was not enough to save them from relegation.

Aston Villa play a one all draw with Westham to escape relegation with just a point.

The 202/21 season is scheduled to start from the 12th of September and the full match schedules and fixtures are yet to be released.

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