Aston Villa's Champions League hopes hang in the balance after a frustrating weekend, while Nottingham Forest can almost taste Premier League safety.

Just three days after clashing in the Europa League semifinals, both Villa and Forest returned to domestic action—and neither got the result they desperately needed.

Villa was held to a 2-2 draw at already-relegated Burnley, a result that keeps them stuck in fifth place. With only two games remaining, Unai Emery's side sits four points clear of sixth-place Bournemouth in the race for a top-five finish and a Champions League spot. The stakes couldn't be higher—both Villa and Bournemouth still face title-chasing Manchester City.

But Villa has a second path to Europe's elite competition: win the Europa League. If they lift the trophy and finish fifth, the team in sixth—currently Bournemouth, with Brighton just two points behind—would also qualify for the Champions League.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest took a giant step toward survival. England midfielder Elliot Anderson scored an 88th-minute equalizer to snatch a 1-1 draw with Newcastle, pushing Forest seven points clear of the relegation zone. If third-from-bottom West Ham loses to league leaders Arsenal later, Forest will be mathematically safe—and Arsenal will be desperate for a win to restore their five-point cushion over Manchester City.

In Sunday's other action, Crystal Palace showed fight, coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Everton.

The Premier League's final stretch promises drama, and every point matters. Whether your team is chasing glory or fighting for survival, make sure you're geared up for the run-in.