JUST like that, the final day of the Premier League season is here – but there is still a lot to be decided.
Manchester City broke Arsenal hearts as their incredible 14-game winning run led them to the title.
All eyes are on Everton, Leicester and Leeds RIGHT NOW as they battle it out to continue their adventure in the English top flight.
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Leicester 1-0 West Ham
It has all changed in the Premier League survival race.
Harvey Barnes cuts in from the left and sidefoots a right footed shot passed the West Ham keeper.
The King Power Stadium erupts, currently, they are now out of the bottom three.
Credit: PA Goal – Harvey Barnes (Leicester)
Arsenal 3-0 Wolves
Bukayo Saka has made it 3-0 at The Emirates.
Mikel Arteta’s side look set to sign off in style on what has been a successful Premier League campaign for The Gunners.
Wolves are in danger of being on the end of a hiding here today.
Credit: EPA
Southampton 2-2 Liverpool
The visitors defensive woes are underpinned here as bottom of the table Southampton have drawn level.
Kamaldeen Sulemana gets his first Saints goal to draw things level at St Mary’s.
Great comeback by Southampton.
Chelsea 1-1 Newcastle
Chelsea have managed to get an equaliser but it is not one of Frank Lampard’s players who have got it.
Kieran Trippier is the person who has scored with an unfortunate own goal to bring Chelsea level.
All square at Stamford Bridge.
Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton
Brighton look to come forward and as Villa turn the ball over, they break quickly with Jacob Ramsey over the halfway line.
He keeps going towards goal and as the keeper comes out he squares the ball.
Ollie Watkins is there to knock the ball into an empty net to put them one step closer to securing their European adventures next season.
Man Utd 0-1 Fulham
Red Devils’ fans have turned up in their droves hoping to see a good end to a season where they have secured a top four spot.
Fulham do not seem to have read the script though as Kenny Tete gives the visitors the lead.
Mountain to climb for Erik ten Hag’s side.
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool
James Ward-Prowse has brought the home side back into the game.
In what could be his last game as a Southampton player, he has given the home fans something to cheer.
The Saints are looking to finish a disappointing season on a high note.
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
This could be Granit Xhaka’s last game for The Gunners today.
What a way to sign off as he has scored the opening two goals of the game.
The home fans will be disappointed that they are starting the day eight points behind Man City but the scoreline here should be cheering up the fans who have made it to their last game of the season.
Credit: Reuters
Southampton 0-2 Liverpool
Diogo Jota gives the visitors the lead, something of the home side’s own doing.
As they look to roll it from the back, Liverpool win the ball with their high press before Jota slots home.
Things go from bad to worse for Southampton as moments later, Roberto Firmino scores on his last Liverpool appearance putting the ball through the keeper’s legs to make it 0-2.
Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle
After having an early chance to take the lead, the visitors do not have to wait long for another opportunity.
As Newcastle manage to work the ball to Gordon who shoots, Kepa manages to get a touch to it but cannot keep the ball out.
This could be a depressing end to the Frank Lampard era in West London.
Credit: AFP Goal – Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton
Jacob Ramsey does well down the left and gets to the byline before cutting the ball back to the penalty spot.
Douglas Luiz meets it to strike a right footed shot passed the Brighton keeper.
Fully deserved, this has been one-way traffic in the early stages.
Goal – Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa)
Aston Villa 0-0 Brighton
An early chance for the home side as Leon Bailey creates a chance but as he shoots his shot takes a slight deflection on the way through.
The ball rebounds back off the crossbar and the second chance is fired over.
Early chance for Unai Emery’s side.
Credit: Getty
Leeds 0-1 Tottenham
It could not be a worse start for Sam Allardyce’s men.
Despite playing five at the back, their defending was woeful.
Great finish by the England striker who side-footed the ball home.
Goal – Harry Kane (Tottenham)
Last day showdown edging closer
While many of the big decisions have already been made in the league, the battle of the bottom is huge.
Managing nerves will be key for Everton, who have it all to do to secure their safety.
Elsewhere, Unai Emery will be hoping to ensure that his Villa side can look forward to some European competition next season.
Goodison Park relegation focal point
Despite Leeds and Leicester knowing what they need to do personally to try and ensure their survival in the Premier League, it is all irrelevant if Everton do their job.
The Toffees need to beat Bournemouth and they are safe.
Sean Dyche’s side know their destiny is in their own hands to ensure that Everton remain a Premier League club.
Credit: Getty Vardy hoping for another party
Despite starting on the bench today, Jamie Vardy will be hoping he has a big part to play in Leicester’s hope of Premier League survival.
If his side are in need of goals, hoping other results will be going their way, the experience of the striker could be key.
In all these relegation battles today, the quality they have to come off the bench, could be key.
Big Sam on relegation
He said: ‘In terms of saving football clubs, keeping Leeds up would be the best of the lot.
‘I’ve saved other football clubs in dire and desperate situations.
‘But that’s always been with a lot more games and a lot more opportunities than this to put into place what you need to save them.
‘Let’s hope we’re smiling on Sunday and hungover on Monday.
‘As I say to every player, pressure is a privilege at this level and one you have to master.
‘You’re lucky to have this privilege of pressure playing in the Premier League – so enhance it and deliver.’
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
