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      Final Premier League table revealed with nine teams in Europe and Man Utd finishing in embarrassing position

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      THIS is how the final Premier League table looks – after a dramatic race for Champions League on the final day of the season. Liverpool already had the title wrapped up in April and finished on 84 points after drawing with FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Anfield.The two will now rematch at Wembley in August when the Community Shield kicks off the new season. Arsenal came second for the THIRD campaign in a row having also bailed out in the semi-finals stages of the Champions League.The Gunners ended their campaign with a 2-1 win at rock-bottom Southampton. The tension came in the race for Europe’s elite next season as FIVE clubs looked to book their place in the Champions League. Most read in FootballAnd Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle all booked their place following final day chaos. City – who surrendered the title to Liverpool – had no problems seeing off Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage. And Chelsea held their nerve to beat Nottingham Forest away from home thanks to Levi Colwill’s winner.Aston Villa looked on course to take fifth spot despite keeper Emi Martinez getting sent off.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMorgan Rogers put the ball in the net after United stopper Altay Bayindir fumbled the ball. But VAR intervened to adjudge that the keeper was impeded and dispossessed while the ball was in his hands.And just moments after the controversial call, Amad Diallo opened the scoring for United before a Christian Eriksen penalty sealed the game.It meant Newcastle – who lost at home to Everton – snuck into the top five and secured the remaining Champions League spot.United came 15th – the club’s worst Prem finish – off the back of Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.And Spurs – who won their first trophy in 17 YEARS – ended 17th after losing 4-1 at home to Brighton to also make unwanted history. Already relegated were Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton. Palace, who held champions Liverpool 1-1, took the ninth European spot in England after winning the FA Cup.Forest and Villa settle for Europa League football too, with Spurs earning a Champions League spot after their Europa League triumph. Man City secured Champions League footballCredit: APChelsea also secured a place in Europe’s eliteCredit: GettyNewcastle got the fifth and final Champions League spot despite defeatCredit: AFPAston Villa’s 2-0 loss at Man Utd meant they blew itCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool and Crystal Palace in never-before-seen DOUBLE guard of honour before final day clash

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      LIVERPOOL and Crystal Palace performed a never-before-seen DOUBLE guard of honour on the final day of the season. Arne Slote’s Premier League champions were honoured by Oliver Glasner’s FA Cup-winning Eagles. Liverpool and Crystal Palace performed a never-before-seen double guard of honourLiverpool returned the favour for FA Cup-winners PalaceBut Liverpool then returned the favour with a guard of honour in the wake of Palace’s cup victory against Manchester City earlier in the month. The two teams will play each other again in the season opening Community Shield in August.But for now, it was mutual respect between the two clubs as one said: “Nice gesture from both teams!”Another added: “Mutual respect strong sportsmanship shown.”READ MORE IN football One hailed: “Double guard of honour is f***ing class! Special special day.”Another said: “Love the double guard of honour!”Elsewhere, Tottenham were due to get a guard of honour after ending their 17 YEAR wait for silverware. Their 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao won them the Europa League.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNorth London was gridlocked on their Friday bus parade – two days before hosting Brighton. And the Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler planned for his players to give Spurs a guard of honour at Spurs’ stadium. Inside Tottenham’s wild Europa League open-top bus parade as 200,000 fans greet heroesHe said: “Like we did against Liverpool, if great clubs achieve great things then it’s always a positive thing and also if English clubs achieve great things in the international cups.”I’m very happy for them. Of course, they deserve it, so we will do it.”But Spurs were not given the honour before the match. More

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      Marc Guehi posts emotional message to ‘show love’ to Chelsea star after historic FA Cup triumph

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      CLASSY Marc Guehi has paid a stunning tribute to Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah after Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup triumph.England international Guehi captained the Eagles to their first-ever major trophy by winning the FA Cup final 1-0 against Manchester City last weekend.Marc Guehi has paid a classy tribute to Trevoh ChalobahCredit: AlamyChalobah starred alongside Guehi for Crystal Palace earlier in the season while on loan from ChelseaCredit: GettyBut he was recalled by the Blues in January to cover defensive injuriesCredit: GettyChalobah will not earn a medal for Palace’s FA Cup victoryCredit: GettyEberechi Eze’s first-half strike and Guehi’s heroic defensive display were key to the victory, along with Dean Henderson VAR controversy and penalty save.Palace have also enjoyed a steady Premier League season under manager Oliver Glasner, with the club finishing no lower than 12th place when the final games of the season are played out on Sunday.Chalobah was a Palace rock from September through to mid-January after being sent on loan to the south London club by Chelsea.After appearing not to have a future under Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge, the 25-year-old played 14 times for Palace, often alongside Guehi, Maxence Lacroix and sometimes Chris Richards at the heart of defence.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was not included in the matchday squad when Palace faced Stockport in the third round at the start of their FA Cup run.Instead, Chalobah’s only FA Cup appearance this season came for Chelsea after he was recalled from his loan at Selhurst Park in the winter transfer window, owing to the Blues’ defensive injury crisis.But Guehi, 24, paid a touching tribute to his former team-mate on Instagram.He shared a photo of the pair on the pitch together, before he captioned the post: “I know he’s a Chelsea player right now, but let’s show some love to Trevoh Chalobah for also playing a big part in our success this year, thank you brother.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKChalobah responded to the post in the comments, replying: “My brother what a season and glad to have played alongside you.”The tribute earned Guehi praise for the classy gesture, including from Eddie Nketiah, who said: “My captain.” Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup finalPalace legend Clinton Morrison added: “This is why you’re my favourite footballer, always keeping it 100.”Unfortunately for Chalobah, he will not receive an FA Cup winners’ medal due to not participating for the Eagles in the competition.On the other hand, fellow Chelsea loanee Ben Chilwell WILL receive a medal after playing 11 games for Palace, including three times in the FA Cup.However, a report from the Daily Mail suggests Chalobah, who is contracted to Chelsea until 2028, could be the subject of a bid by Palace.The club are said to be considering entering talks over a permanent move after securing their spot in the Europa League next season with their FA Cup triumph.But whether Chalobah would line back up alongside Guehi remains to be seen, with the England star looking set to be sold with just one year left on his contract with the club.Guehi has courted significant transfer interest from many of England’s top clubs, including Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea, while European heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested – as exclusively revealed by Sun Sport last week. More

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      Abandoned UK stadium that hosted FA Cup 110 years ago to undergo £130million regeneration after it was left to rot

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      THE CRYSTAL PALACE National Sports Centre – the site of 21 FA Cup finals – is undergoing a £130million refurb and could host top-class athletics by the end of the decade.The iconic sports venue in South London, which includes an abandoned Olympic-standard swimming pool, has fallen into a state of disrepair over the past decade.The Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is set to undergo a major refurbCredit: FAULKNER DOWNESA whopping £130million will be sunk into the venue, which has become agedCredit: FAULKNER DOWNESThe revamp could lead to the venue hosting top athletics by the end of the decadeCredit: FAULKNER DOWNESThe area had been left to rot, with PIGEON POO all over the indoor track, leaks in the roof and floodlights that were closed off on safety grounds.There had also been sightings of foxes and rats darting in-between the rusty old stands.Yet since the summer of 2023, work has begun to restore the arena back to its former glories, starting with long-overdue track repairs.And now “new concept images” have been released by the Mayor of London that show the potential transformation of the outdoor athletics arena and the swimming facilities inside the Grade-II listed building – with a completion date of 2028.READ MORE SPORTS NEWSThe hope is that future Diamond League meetings could be held there in front of a capacity crowd of 35,000.London Mayor Sadiq Khan has pledged millions to improve the sporting facilities at the Sports Centre that opened in 1964 and is just two miles from Selhurst Park, home of FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.And building firm Morgan Sindall Construction have been appointed to deliver the Centre’s improved design and build.A pre-construction period has started, which includes detailed applications for planning and listed building consent, with major works planned to commence in the second half of 2026.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged millions of pounds to revamp the venueCredit: PAThe redevelopment will include a complete rebuild of the structure of the swimming and diving pools and “improved sporting facilities”.The location holds a special place in British sporting history – with 20 men’s FA Cup finals, excluding replays, held on the same site between 1895 and 1914.How Crystal Palace outsmarted Man City in FA Cup finalIt was also the historic venue for the first Women’s FA Cup final in 1971, which was won by Southampton Ladies.It also hosted some of the greatest international athletics events in the UK – Usain Bolt ran a 200 metres race in front of 15,000 people at the London Grand Prix just weeks before the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.And Steve Ovett, Seb Coe and Steve Cram are among the other track-and-field icons who have raced there.Khan said: “Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is an historic and much-loved sporting and community facility where many UK sporting stars have started their careers and trained but which needs major investment and refurbishment.“I’m committed to this once-in-a-generation redevelopment of the site which will secure its future for decades to come.“With short-term improvements already delivered and Morgan Sindall Construction now appointed to deliver the design and build of the centre.”We look forward to working closely with partners and the local community to create an outstanding sporting venue as we work together to build a better, healthy London for all.” More

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      Crystal Palace in talks to end trophy parade at abandoned UK stadium left to rot 110 years after hosting FA Cup final

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are preparing to head back to familiar territory as they celebrate their historic FA Cup triumph. The Eagles ended a 119-year wait for a major trophy with a 1-0 win over Manchester City at Wembley last weekend.Crystal Palace are planning a trophy parade through south LondonCredit: GettyIt it proposed the parade ends at Crystal Palace Park, home of the National Sports CentreCredit: The TimesCrystal Palace Stadium sits on the site of the club’s former homeCredit: The TimesThe facility has been in a state of disrepair since closing in 2022Credit: The TimesPalace are planning a trophy parade through South East London next Monday. The club expect thousands of fans to line the streets of the capital. According to The Guardian, bosses have been in discussions with local stakeholders about ending the open-top bus parade at Crystal Palace Park.The site is dominated by the now-abandoned Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPrior to 2012, the 19,000-capacity athletics venue hosted the London Grand Prix. It was built on the site of the old Crystal Palace Stadium, which formerly hosted the FA Cup final and was Palace’s first home after their formation in 1905.The world’s oldest cup competition final was contested at the ground between 1895 and 1914, with the current stadium opening at the same address in 1964.But the athletics venue closed in November 2022 following concerns over safety. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKIt has been left to rot ever since, with the crumbling track overgrown by nature and trees growing in the stands. London mayor Sadiq Khan announced funding to restore the facility almost two years ago.Crystal Palace stars lift FA Cup trophy as they win first major honour in club’s history with win over Man CityWork is now slowly getting underway to restore it to its former glory.The track has been relayed, while the reopening of the 50m and diving pools remain the key priority for the project.London Assembly Member for Bexley and Bromley, Thomas Turrell, said: “The phased target openings for facilities across the estate remain for 2027 and 2028.”The project is currently at the mid-point of the contractor procurement process, aiming to have a contractor on board by Spring 2025.Renovation work has begun to restore the facility to its former gloryCredit: The TimesNature had begun to take over the site after it was left to rotCredit: GettyThe diving and swimming facilities lay empty despite the pleas of local coachesCredit: The TimesTrack repair work began in late 2023 with more work set to begin later this syearCredit: x/CPSP2020″A planning submission will follow later in the year with works programmed to start on site in 2026.“I am pleased to this project developing. “While there is still a lot to do, and I know local people are keen to see the pool in particular opened as soon as possible, it is good to see progress finally being made. Read More on The Sun”The Centre has been forgotten for too long and I am really excited by this plan.”It is time to bring UK athletics home to Crystal Palace!” More

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      Phil Foden puts Man City’s FA Cup final defeat behind him as he beams with his kids in Burberry Father’s Day photoshoot

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      FOOTIE ace Phil Foden lines up with his kids in a Father’s Day shoot for Burberry. It’s good to see the Manchester City star, 24, all smiles as he posed with son Ronnie, six, and daughter True, three.Manchester City ace Phil Foden poses with daughter True, 3, and son Ronnie, 6, in a Father’s Day shoot for BurberryCredit: BurberryPhil pictured with mini-me son RonnieCredit: BurberryIt’s good to see Phil smiling after the agony of losing the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace on SaturdayCredit: GettyAfter all, just days ago he and boss Pep Guardiola had to face up to the team’s shock 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace.  Foden is the face of Burberry’s new menswear collection, launched to “celebrate fatherhood”, after he previously collaborated with the famous brand ahead of Euro 2024. The England footballer, wearing a white T-shirt and navy shirt, holds True on his lap as she rocks a checked dress, while his “mini-me” son sports a Burberry shirt next to him. Sharing the heartwarming pictures on their official Instagram page, the fashion giant posted: “Team line-up: Phil, True and Ronnie Foden celebrate fatherhood.” READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFans commented: “What a beautiful family.” After working with Burberry in 2023, doing a shoot in Stockport, Gtr Manchester, the £200k-a-week midfielder said: “Fashion is important to me and it was incredible to work with Burberry in my hometown.” Burberry’s new range has been launched ahead of Father’s Day next month, celebrating “fatherhood, tradition and British values”. At the weekend, The Sun on Sunday revealed how Foden has already treated daughter True to a £10,000 Rolex, a £160 Monnalisa designer dress, and a £40 bag from Hookd. Most read in FootballHer Rolex is identical to one worn by Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi, six.Phil’s own watch collection includes a Rolex Sky Dweller and a Day Date.Manchester City’s Phil Foden shuns posh holiday for £100 tent at a £14-a-day fishing lake in the CotswoldsUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Jamie Vardy linked with shock free transfer move to FA Cup kings Crystal Palace after confirming he’s leaving Leicester

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      JAMIE VARDY has been linked with a shock move to FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.Vardy, 38, is leaving Leicester City at the end of the season after 13 years with the Foxes as a club hero.Jamie Vardy has been linked with a move to Crystal PalaceCredit: Shutterstock EditorialVardy scored his 200th goal for Leicester on Sunday after announcing he will leave the club this summerCredit: GettyThe experienced striker will be a free agent this summer on the expiration of his current deal and is thought to be keen on remaining in the Premier League. And according to the Independent, Crystal Palace are one top flight club who are considering offering him a deal.The Eagles, who beat Man City 1-0 to win the FA Cup on Saturday, are reportedly weighing up a move for the forward to bolster Oliver Glasner’s front line.Palace already have both Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah as options up top, but are still considering adding Vardy to the mix.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLVardy managed nine goals and four assists for Leicester this season as the King Power outfit were relegated back to the Championship.And the club legend was given a fitting farewell from the Leicester fans when he played his final game for the club in a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town.The former England international found the back of the net to take his total for Leicester to a satisfying 200 goals in 500 appearances. Vardy had been linked with a switch to Hollywood-owned Wrexham, who sealed a promotion into the Championship this season.Most read in FootballCrystal Palace won the FA Cup on SaturdayCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut a potential move to the Welsh outfit was seemingly ruled out by Wrexham exec Humphrey Ker this week.While Vardy has insisted that Leicester will have no problems adjusting to life after his exit.Rebekah Vardy throws husband Jamie a surprise party as he leaves Leicester CitySpeaking after their 2-0 win over Ipswich, he said: “They’ll be fine, they’ll be fine.”We’ve got a good squad and we’ve got all the youngsters coming through as well. “I’m glad I’m not them, because football is a killer mentally and I couldn’t do it all again if I’m honest.”But I’ve enjoyed every minute of it and I look forward to keeping an eye on the club I love.”Vardy said goodbye to Leicester City on SundayCredit: ReutersHe leaves the club as a Premier League championCredit: Getty More

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      What Erling Haaland told Crystal Palace star about why he wasn’t taking FA Cup final penalty

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      ERLING HAALAND told Daniel Munoz that he gave up Manchester City’s penalty in Saturday’s FA Cup final because Omar Marmoush is “also a good kicker”, the Crystal Palace star has claimed.Haaland, 24, is City’s top scorer this season with 21 Premier League goals.Erling Haaland initially grabbed the ballCredit: ReutersHaaland, 24, the handed it to Omar MarmoushCredit: GettyDean Henderson went on to save Marmoush’s penaltyCredit: GettyThe Norwegian has taken seven penalties this term, scoring four of them.Trailing 1-0 on Saturday, City were awarded a spot kick for Tyrick Mitchell’s foul on Bernardo Silva.Haaland initially grabbed the ball, before surprisingly giving it to Marmoush.The Egyptian had never previously taken a penalty for City, but scored four out of four for Eintracht Frankfurt during the first half of the season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPalace’s Wembley hero Dean Henderson, who had been fortunate not to be sent off for a deliberate handball, guessed right and saved Marmoush’s spot-kick, with Palace going on to win 1-0.Colombian Munoz earned the player of the match award at Wembley, having set up Eberechi Eze’s winner.Speaking to 10Sports in his homeland, the wing-back said of the spot kick incident: “I asked him (Haaland) why he didn’t take the penalty, since he was the team’s top scorer.”And he told me that his team-mate was also a good kicker. So, I told him, ‘If you don’t take the penalty, he’ll miss.’ And he missed.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordDaniel Munoz was brilliant in Saturday’s FA Cup finalCredit: AlamyAfter the game, Henderson also suggested that Haaland should have taken it.The Palace stopper told ITV: “To be fair, [Erling] Haaland might have stepped up, I wasn’t sure which way he’d go.How Crystal Palace outsmarted Man City in FA Cup final”He gave it to [Omar] Marmoush, I knew which way he was going. I knew I’d save it.”Wayne Rooney, working as a pundit at Wembley for the BBC, was critical of Haaland’s decision to hand off the penalty.The Manchester United legend said: “I don’t think he’s given it away.”I think it’s been taken off him before the game, I think it’s been decided (pre-match).”When presenter Gary Lineker, who will leave the BBC after this Sunday’s Match of the Day, added “you can’t override the manager”, Rooney insisted: “There’s moments you can. And I think Haaland should have taken the penalty.”Man City ratingsMANCHESTER CITY were stunned by Crystal Palace at Wembley, condemning Pep Guardiola to a first trophyless season in eight years.After the final, Pep Guardiola admitted that he didn’t know why Haaland hadn’t take the penalty.The Man City boss, 54, said: “They decided on the pitch.”I don’t know. I didn’t speak with them. I thought he (Haaland) would want to take it. These are things for them.Read More on The Sun”That moment for the free kick, for the penalty, it’s the feeling and how they feel. They decided Omar was ready to take it. Henderson made a good save.”Haaland extended his streak of never scoring at Wembley to five games, with City set to go trophyless this season for the first time since the 2016-17 season.Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More