Preview of the 37th round of Premier League: Goodison s farewell battle, Vardy s curtain call, and the suspense of the European seats to be resolved

The Premier League season is coming to an end, and this weekend's game is destined to be full of emotions and suspense. From the Everton men's final match at Goodison Park to the 500th curtain call of Valdy for Leicester, history and memories are intertwined. At the same time, the competition for qualifications between the Champions League and the European Cup has also entered a white-hot stage - can Newcastle surpass Arsenal and become second? Will Brentford continue its winning streak and secure a historic European seat? Salah is also expected to break the Premier League goal + assist record against Bright. This is not only a reshuffle of the standings, but also a gathering of farewells and sprints. At a time when glory and parting are intertwined, this round of Premier League is worthy of all fans' breath.

Everton vs Southampton

Can Everton come to a successful end when saying goodbye to Goodison Park?

The good news for the week - the Everton women's team will home with Goodison Park Stadium - makes the upcoming farewell that was no longer sad, but more like a celebration.

This stadium has witnessed countless brilliant history. Since its opening in 1892, Goodison Park has been a landmark venue for the development of professional football in the UK - it is the first large football field with a player's locker room.

In 1894, this place hosted the FA Cup final for the first time - Notts County defeated Bolton 4-1. In the 1966 World Cup, Pele Jr. achieved the feat of scoring three consecutive World Cups. In 1920, the Dick Kerr women's team attracted 53,000 spectators here, and the audience record for that game lasted for a full 98 years.

Now, this historic stadium is about to become the new home for the Everton Women's Team, and is undoubtedly a new milestone for Goodison Park. The

stadium will continue to exist, but the Everton men's team also hopes to have a wonderful curtain call here for their 2789th game - and the last game. Current coach Moyes himself has an indissoluble bond with this venue - he led Everton to fourth place in the Premier League in the 2004/05 season, participated in the Champions League qualifiers, and promoted a young player named Rooney here.

Merseyside derby in February - the last derby at Goodison Park - Everton performed well, with Tarkowski scoring a key goal in the 97th minute, preventing Liverpool from taking away the victory.

fans naturally hope that in this holy land, they can see the team's last good show.

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest

Will the match between Bowen and Morato continue to plague Nottingham Forest?

Forest team has won only one Premier League victory in the last six rounds, and the Champions League dream is in danger. Not only do they have to win the last two games (including the last round of tough battles against Chelsea), they also have to rely on Villa to help grab the points.

However, before facing Chelsea, the Forest must overcome a difficult situation - West Ham United. West Ham just beat Manchester United 2-0 at Old Trafford, bringing a key victory to coach Porter and is expected to open a new chapter in East London.

If West Ham recovers from this victory, it may make the tired forest more uncomfortable, especially considering the defensive misalignment between Bowen and Morato.

When Forest drew 2-2 with Leicester in the last round, Leicester's equalization goal was due to a key defensive mistake by Morato. He replaced the injured Murillo, but failed to make an effective defense against Buenot's breakthrough.

And Bowen, who just served as center at Old Trafford, is the kind of player who is best at facing the defense line and making strong impacts. He has contributed six goals in the past six Premier League games (four goals and two assists), and has won every game in the last three home games.

Bowen's showdown with Morato may not only determine the game, but also the fate of the Forest's season.

Brentford vs Fulham

Can Brentford win five games in a row to lock in eighth place?

The results of the game last weekend were good for Brentford, and now they may only need to score another three points to lock in the Premier League eighth place.

If Manchester City wins the FA Cup, then the eighth place in the Premier League will also qualify for the European Cup. This means that Brentford's match against Fulham this round is a "cup final" - one of the most important games in club history.

As long as they win, they will lock in eighth place in advance before the final round of the Wolves. Unless Brighton scores at least four points in the last two games against Tottenham and Liverpool, or Bournemouth beats Manchester City and Leicester.

But if Brentford wants to really win this game, he needs to tie a record that has been blocked for 86 years - they have won four consecutive Premier League games, and in 1939, they have achieved a top-flight record of five consecutive victories in the team's history.

If there is a moment worthy of their reappearance of the highlight of the pre-war era, it is now.

Leicester City vs Ipswich

Can Vardy score in Leicester's farewell game?

Leicester City has confirmed that Jamie Valdy will complete his 500th game for the club this Sunday and will say goodbye to fans at home Kings Power Stadium instead of facing Bournemouth away next week.

Everyone should prepare for a touching farewell. Not every fan has the honor of witnessing the performance of the clubs they support at their historical peaks.

On this field, fans know that they have experienced the most glorious years; they know that they have witnessed the legend of the club with their own eyes; they know that they have been witnessing the greatest player in the club's history for the past 13 years.

Other fans will also feel a hint of sadness. Vardy has long entered the palace of Premier League legends and is a real idol of English football. He may not have the technology or data like Hiller, Rooney or Henry, but he is in another sense "eternal" - he is the embodiment of the Leicester City fairy tale.

His running posture, playing style and overall temperament are all unique in the Premier League. From the amateur team Stokesbridge to the Premier League championship, Vardy's career is one of the most moving chapters in football history.

And in his last home game, he scored the 200th goal for Leicester - it seemed to be the fateful ending.

Arsenal vs Newcastle United

Can Newcastle overtake Arsenal and rise to second?

Arsenal has not fully secured Champions League qualification. They only won one of their last six Premier League games, and they still need at least one point to secure the top five. Although the last round opponent was Southampton and it seemed only a matter of time before the score was scored, Arteta certainly didn't want to risk being involved in the Champions League qualification battle.

And the greater threat is that they may be surpassed by Newcastle and lose their second place. If Newcastle wins at Emirates Stadium this round, it will overtake Arsenal and rise to second place. Judging from the recent battle records, this scene is completely possible.

Newcastle has defeated Arsenal three times this season: 1-0 in the Premier League and 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Minor League Cup. Never in history has a team beat Arsenal four times in a single season.

In addition, Arsenal has lost two consecutive games in the last four home games. Newcastle is expected to finish second in the Premier League for the first time since Kevin Keegan coached in the 1996/97 season.

Brighton vs Liverpool

Can Salah break the Premier League goal + assist record?

In the past seven Premier League games, Salah's form has declined mainly because of the low quality of his shots and the fact that his teammates missed too many opportunities. But he still has the opportunity to create Premier League history - breaking the record of total goals and assists in a single season, thus making the 2024/25 season the greatest individual season in Premier League history.

Salah has participated in a total of 46 goals this season, only one short of one can break the record. The record was held together by Andy Cole (1993/94) and Alan Shearer (1994/95), with 47 goals participating.

Salah will face one of his favorite opponents in the next round: Brighton. He scored 10 goals and sent 6 assists in 15 Premier League matches against Brighton.

Under Brighton coach Helcele's high-pressure offensive system, this game is very likely to be fast paced and frequent offense and defense conversions - this is exactly the game environment Salah is best at. He will be expected to complete a record-breaking blow in his 300th Premier League match.