Brighton, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool
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Tottenham have secured their first European trophy for 41 years after beating Manchester United in Bilbao to win the Europa League. It was a largely forgettable final, with little in the way of chances and quality, as a Brennan Johnson goal just a few minutes before half-time proved to be the winner in a 1-0 victory.
Eighth place in the Premier League could be enough for European qualification, as long as Chelsea lose to Nottingham Forest and then beat Real Betis.
A 3-2 win over champions Liverpool leaves Brighton's European qualification hopes in their own hands. They will cherish the opportunity
Report and free match highlights as Brighton boosted their hopes of an eighth-placed finish and European qualification; Fabian Hurzelers side twice came from behind before sub Jack Hinshelwoods late g
Joao Pedro will be available for Brighton again after serving his suspension, while both Joel Veltman and Lewis Dunk will return to the squad after brief injury lay-offs. The match will likely come too soon for Georginio Rutter, while James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu and Solly March remain sidelined until the end of the season.
Breaking down the permutations as the upper mid-table battle between Brighton, Brentford and Bournemouth intensifies