Despite a loss to Aston Villa on the final day, Chelsea got the help it needed and Liverpool went unbeaten in its final 10 games of the season to clinch a spot in next season's Champions League at the expense of Leicester City.
After beating Leicester City on Tuesday to put Chelsea in pole position for a Champions League spot, the Blues struggled mightily at Villa Park in a 2–1 loss while Leicester entered the final 15 minutes with a 2–1 lead against Spurs, where a win would have seen the Foxes return to the Champions League.
But Tottenham gave its hated London rival a helping hand with three late goals against Leicester, including two from Gareth Bale in the final 10 minutes, to keep Chelsea in fourth place with a one-point berth over Leicester.