The Premier League season is over, and while the final day failed to deliver the drama that many fans have been used to in recent years, the table finished largely as it was going into the final matches of the season.

Arsenal were already confirmed as champions, the European places had settled, and the only real movement at the top end of the table would have required a series of results that would’ve defied all the odds.

The one story that had any hope of producing drama was in the battle for survival. With Wolves and Burnley already doomed to the Championship weeks ago, West Ham needed to win and hope Tottenham slipped up at home to Everton in order to move out of 18th place.

The Hammers did their part, beating Leeds United 3-0 at the London Stadium. But Joao Palhinha’s goal was enough to give Spurs a 1-0 win over Everton, and in doing so confirmed West Ham’s relegation. It was a painful end to a difficult season for a club that lifted the Europa Conference League just three years ago.

With the final positions now confirmed, all 20 clubs will receive their share of the Premier League’s merit prize money, distributed based on where they finish in the table.

20-16

Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest

Wolves finished bottom of the pile, collecting just £2.7 million in merit prize money, a figure that highlights the financial devastation that accompanies relegation. Wolves themselves have had serious financial issues in recent years, with a need to sell their best players year-on-year, without replacing them, a key reason for their drop to the Championship.

Burnley join them in the bottom two on £5.4 million, while West Ham, whose relegation was the last to be confirmed, receive just £8.1 million.

Tottenham, who survived by the skin of their teeth, take home £10.8 million, a figure that their fans will hardly care for given how priceless Premier League survival is. Europa League semi-finalists, Nottingham Forest, round out the bottom five with £13.5 million.

15-11

Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United, Fulham

Crystal Palace occupy 15th, collecting £16.2 million, with the Europa Conference League final to look forward to as some consolation for a modest league campaign and what will be Oliver Glasner’s last match in charge of the Eagles.

Leeds United, in their first season back in the top-flight after promotion, take home £18.9 million for 14th, a respectable return for a newly promoted side finding their feet again at the top level. Everton scooped £21.6 million for 13th, completing their first ever Premier League season away from Goodison Park.

Newcastle’s £24.3 million return for a 12th-place finish will make for uncomfortable reading at St James’ Park. Given their ambitions and investment that’ve gone into the club in recent years, Eddie Howe is now facing calls for his sacking, and many of their top players are linked with moves away. Fulham round out the group with £27 million for an 11th-place finish.

10-6

Chelsea, Brentford, Brighton, Sunderland, Bournemouth

Chelsea’s 10th-place finish, their second-worst in the Premier League, and £29.7 million payout represent another disappointing return for the reigning Club World Cup champions. They’ve spent mind-blowing sums of money in recent transfer windows, but Xabi Alonso will have to make do with taking over a club with a smaller budget in the summer, with European football and the revenue that comes with it now out of the window.

Brentford’s £32.4 million for ninth reflects another solid season from a club consistently punching above their weight. Brighton collected £35.1 million for eighth, while Sunderland’s seventh-place finish and £37.8 million payout is the success story of this section, back in the Premier League for the first time in years and finishing higher than anyone would’ve predicted.

Bournemouth finished sixth and grabbed £40.5 million, another remarkable season from a club that continues to exceed expectations, but they’ll go into next season and their first-ever European campaign with Marco Rose in charge, who replaces Andoni Iraola, who’s heavily tipped to take the Newcastle job if Eddie Howe is given his marching orders.

5-1

Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal

Liverpool’s fifth-place finish yields £43.2 million, though the mood at Anfield will be one of reflection rather than celebration, given the standards they’d set in recent seasons. Mohamed Salah has played his final match for the Reds and they will need to try and restore their challenge at the very top of the league without their all-time highest scorer in the Premier League.

Europa League champions Aston Villa collect £45.9 million for fourth place, securing Champions League football for a second time in three seasons. Manchester United’s third-place finish under Michael Carrick earns them £48.6 million and a Champions League spot, a significant turnaround from earlier in the season under Ruben Amorim. United’s Bruno Fernandes made history on the final day, taking the all-time assist record for himself and earning Premier League Player of the Season honours.

Manchester City take £51.3 million for second. Despite winning an FA Cup and League Cup double, the Premier League title was the one City fans would have wanted to win before waving goodbye to Pep Guardiola.

And Arsenal, the champions, collect the maximum merit prize money of £54 million, a fitting financial reward for a title-winning season that ended a 22-year wait. It could yet get better and more lucrative for the Gunners, who’ll play in the Champions League final against PSG a week after lifting the trophy.

Manchester United are now confident of securing a deal to sign a new midfielder in the summer transfer window, and he could be a better option for Michael Carrick than Ederson.

The Red Devils have been working on bringing in at least one new midfielder in the summer as they prepare for the 2026-2027 season in Europe.

Signing at least one midfielder is likely to be a major priority, and they’ve already been linked with a host of players before the window has even opened.

United fans will likely be looking forward to this window approaching, given they are likely to bring in a host of new additions.

The Red Devils need more Champions League-level players in the squad if they are going to compete on all fronts next season.

Man Utd Have Strong Chance of Signing Midfielder

According to a report from Sky Sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, there is a good chance Manchester United will secure the signing of Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali in the summer transfer window.

It’s claimed that there’s a gentleman’s agreement with Newcastle that Tonali can leave the club should they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

The Magpies are finished in the bottom half, so a departure for Tonali is on the cards in the summer.

Di Marzio suggests that Newcastle could demand in the region of £86m to allow him to leave the club, and United appear to be relatively happy to pay that sort of figure for a new midfielder.

Tonali Better Than Ederson

If there is a choice between signing Sandro Tonali or Atalanta midfielder Ederson, United need to bring in Tonali in the summer transfer window.

Tonali, described as ‘one of the best CMs in the world’, already has plenty of Premier League experience, and he’s shown that he’s capable of playing at the highest level, including in the Champions League.

Ederson could be a smart addition for United, but there’s no doubt Tonali is on another level than the Brazilian midfielder.

Tonali would be a game-changing addition for the Red Devils, even if they have to pay a huge fee to bring him to the club later this year.

Tottenham are now set to secure their first signing of the summer after their place in next season’s Premier League was confirmed.

The work starts now for Roberto De Zerbi, and Tottenham as they look to head back in the right direction after a dismal few years.

The summer transfer window is the opportunity for them to rebuild and go again, as they can’t afford to be battling for relegation anymore.

A host of players are likely to leave the club, but that also means they will bring in a load of new additions.

It could be one of Tottenham’s busiest windows in their recent history, as many players will be wanting to leave due to a lack of European football.

Spurs will also need to strengthen after such a poor run, so we could see a number of incomings and outgoings this summer.

Tottenham to Secure First Summer Signing

According to GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs, Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is set to join Tottenham now their Premier League status is secure.

Robertson, described as ‘elite’, is set to be a free agent, with his contract at Liverpool expiring.

The Scottish international said goodbye to Liverpool fans at Anfield on Sunday, with him and Mohamed Salah both leaving the club.

Tottenham looked to secure Robertson earlier in the year, but with Spurs battling to stay in the Premier League, a deal wasn’t guaranteed.

Strong Start to Window for Tottenham

Securing the signature of Robertson on a free transfer is a strong start to the summer transfer window for Tottenham.

The Scottish left-back will bring plenty of Premier League experience to the club and a winning mentality after securing a host of trophies during his time at Anfield.

Although he is coming to the end of his career, there is no doubt he can still offer something in the Premier League, both on and off the pitch.

Tottenham certainly can’t stop there, though, as they need to bring in a host of players all over the pitch in order to head back in the right direction.