Premier League

CRYSTAL PALACE travel to Wolves for a huge Premier League clash on Saturday afternoon.The Eagles are in fine form of late picking up 13 points in their last five games.Wolves can still finish in the top half of the Premier League table but must take maximum points from their final two games.
Kick off time: 3pm BST
TV/Stream: Not available to watch in the UK due to 3pm blackout.
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IT was a day of farewells at the London Stadium as West Ham waved goodbye to David Moyes and Luton all but bid adieu to the Premier League.The Hammers came from a goal down after Albert Sambi Lokonga’s opener to give their boss a fine send-off in the sun in what was Moyes’ final home game in charge.West Ham beat Luton 3-1 in David Moyes’ final home game in chargeCredit: GettyRob Edwards and Luton are all but down after their latest defeatCredit: ReutersLuton looked to be on their way to properly taking their fight to the final day at the break, but collapsed after James Ward-Prowse got the hosts level.In truth, back in August no one would have expected Rob Edwards’ boys to still be in with a shot at survival this late in the season. That will not feel like an achievement this week.Tomas Soucek’s stunner and a first ever Hammers goal for academy graduate George Earthy condemned the Hatters and meant Moyes could at least enjoy his last outing in Stratford.West Ham announced their decision to part ways with the ex-Everton boss on Monday, earlier than planned, saying they wanted to five fans a chance to bid an emotional farewell here.Moyes made it clear he did not want much of a fuss in terms of a send-off, simply not his style.For some time it appeared the fans agreed.Throughout the entire first half there was not one chant or banner for the Scot, who less than a year ago was holding the Europa Conference League trophy aloft.The players were even booed off at the break. In truth, the first 45 minutes demonstrated why change is needed.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe energy and life of that moment in Prague last June has slowly faded out of this squad.They look disinterested, without direction or drive and have done for some time.’Idiots,’ fumes Roy Keane as he slams Premier League club in disagreement with Gary NevilleThat all changed after the break. West Ham were aggressive and dangerous once more, all the aspects which have been absent as the season has petered out.Moyes will have wondered where that side of his squad has been for the past few months and whether it could have kept him in a job if they had shown it more often.The tributes then started to flow.Luton arrived in East London knowing their fight to stay up could be over by the end of the day.With Nottingham Forest having a huge advantage in terms of goal difference, the Hatters’ hopes looked slim at best. Though they were facing a side who have been bronzing themselves on the beach for a good few weeks.Luton had everything to play for, the Hammers very little.It showed in the opener too. Vladimir Coufal blocked a low cross but showed no urgency in going after the loose ball, which fell to Alfie Doughty.Given the time and space to pick his mark, the left-back lifted a ball towards Lokonga who nodded home.James Ward-Prowse scored West Ham’s first goal of the matchCredit: GettyThe Hammers drifted through the entire first half, offering little aside from Jarrod Bowen flashing an effort just wide of the near post from Lucas Paqueta’s cross.Moyes clearly fancied delivering one final half-time rollicking in the London Stadium dressing room, however.They emerged from the break earlier than their visitors and looked far sharper – soon finding the equaliser.Bowen raced down the right and saw his low shot parried and then hooked clear, though the ball did not make it out of the Luton box.Ward-Prowse rushed onto it and lashed a fine finish into the bottom left to finally spark an atmosphere in the home end.Having spent the first half leaning against his goal post, Thomas Kaminski was now rushed off his feet.In the space of two minutes the Belgian keeper had to hold a header from Bowen, save from Antonio’s drive before tipping the striker’s header away.The final stop fell to the feet of Bowen, who hit the side netting before Emerson lifted a chance over the bar from six yards.Moyes will leave the Hammers at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyThe goal appeared to have shattered Luton’s beliefSoucek then finally stood up to deliver a peach of a leaving present to his boss.As the pressure on the Luton goal built, Lokonga headed clear a Ward-Prowse cross to the feet of the towering Czech who cracked home a very out-of-character volley on his weaker left foot.It was fitting that Soucek notched in Moyes’ final game, one of his finer signings and when at his best a perfect example of what the Scot loves in a player.Edwards, knowing that was likely that, dipped his head into his hands as he walked back to his seat.Fans who have been so bitter and fed up all season then finally started to pay tribute to their departing manager, dusting off their “We’ve got super David Moyes” chant.Things should have got even better on 70 minutes when Bowen put the ball on a plate for Mohammed Kudus, who blasted a golden chance wide.While Kudus couldn’t deliver one last special moment, youngster Earthy did – with his first touch.George Earthy scored with his first touch after coming off the benchCredit: ReutersThe 19-year-old had been taken to hospital after a nasty head injury just minutes into his debut against Fulham last month, but more than made up for it here.Coufal drove through the Luton midfield before playing in Kudus. The Ghanaian cut back across goal where Earthy tapped in and sent the London Stadium wild, a sound he will never forget.Not playing the kids has long been another criticism of Moyes, but here one of them finally had a chance and took it.Luton’s players looked to have given up hope, but their supporters were going down swinging – one fan dragging more than 20 stewards into a full blown fight as they attempted to eject him. More

NEWCASTLE tripped up to ensure the nerviest of endings in their battle to land Europe.Four wins from five had the Magpies motoring towards the Europa League.Sean Longstaff bagged his eighth goal of the seasonCredit: ReutersNewcastle’s equaliser cancelled out Joel Veltman’s openerCredit: ReutersAfter the season from hell in terms of injuries, it would be some achievement.Forget sixth, Newcastle had Tottenham and fifth in their sights.Yet this hiccup at the worst possible time, despite them remaining sixth, means it is sure to go right down to the wire.While far the worst performance, Eddie Howe’s Mags never did enough to see off Brighton.They’ve been scoring goals for fun recently but their front line faltered badly here.Alexander Isak has been in deadly form recently but the Swedish striker turned in his worst performance for months.Next up is a trip to Manchester United and a ground they have won at just once in the Prem since 1972.And they may well have to break that hoodoo on Wednesday if they are to close out a European spot.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThis was hardly a disaster but there were glum faces everywhere at full time after this slip.The Geordies were in fine voice from the off following their recent run, creating a carnival atmosphere in the sunshine.While Brighton had nothing to play for other than finishing in the top half, Newcastle needed a win to strengthen their grip on sixth.Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi was going potty on the touchline in the early stages as his side struggled to get out.But they soon took control and the travelling fans were jumping with joy 18 minutes in.Danny Welbeck glanced Pascal Gross’ corner towards the back post and Veltman outmuscled Elliot Anderson to bundle home beyond Martin Dubravka.A huge dent to Newcastle’s European hopes, the locals grew increasingly frustrated as their lads toiled.As Brighton bossed possession, Toon struggled to find any rhythm or momentum.It took 34 minutes for them to create a good chance but Longstaff could only no a corner into the ground and straight at a grateful Bart Verbruggen from three yards.Finally some encouragement, yet Newcastle could not build on it and were lucky not to be 2-0 down.Cut to shreds down their right, Danny Welbeck played Simon Adingra into acres of space before the winger charged towards the box and picked out an unmarked Julio Enciso at the back post, only for the Paraguayan to spoon a header well over.Yet just as Eddie Howe must have been considering changes at the break, the hosts levelled up with the last kick of the first half.In front of England boss Gareth Southgate, Anthony Gordon did the damage with a mazy dribble into the box before finding Elliot Anderson, who squared it for Longstaff to tap home his sixth of the season.It means Newcastle have scored in every home game this campaign, the first time they have managed to do so in the top-flight since 1958-59.The start of the second half settled quickly into the same rhythm as the first with Brighton passing it around at will.But they struggled to make inroads, with the Magpies’ direct approach causing all sorts of problems without being able to fashion out any big chances.A cagey affair, the game desperately needed a spark.Howe called for the cavalry with 25 minutes remaining, bringing Harvey Barnes, Miguel Almiron and Joelinton on.Toon desperately needed an injection of energy, yet it was the visitors who continued to look the more threatening as the clock ticked on.One for the defences, both sides lacked quality in the final third.And nothing summed that up more than when Barnes blazed miles over from the penalty spot after being teed up by Gordon.The winger had a chance to redeem himself moments later, but his shot from the left side of the box was tame and straight at Verbruggen.They thought they’d won it in the dying moments when Almiron squared it for Gordon to tap home, but the Paraguayan was inches offside and the Geordies had to settle for an underwhelming point in their final outing at St James’ Park.Here is how the action unfolded… More

ABDOULAYE DOUCOURE headed in-form Everton into the Prem comfort zone by seeing off doomed Sheffield United.The midfielder rounded off a sweet 31st minute move with an easy winner as the Toffees moved closer to the mid-table spots than the three relegation places.Doucoure enjoys the goal that moved the Toffees well clear of the drop zoneCredit: GettyAbdoulaye Doucoure nodded Everton in front on 31 minutesCredit: GettyEverton keeper Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan was at Goodison Park to cheer the England star on to a Prem victoryCredit: PABlades’ defender Jack Robinson had escaped a red after VAR assessed a booking the defender was given for his furious reaction against home striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.The Blades’ star turned to shove the England ace in an off-the-ball exchange – sparking a bigger flare-up.And Robinson must have been relieved when video replays backed the on-pitch decision just to hand him a yellow card.Everton finally broke through just past the half-hour mark – in delightful fashion.Dwight McNeil angled a pass for Calvert-Lewin to calmly lift the ball cover outcoming keeper Wes Foderingham, leaving Doucoure with an easy head-in.The Toffees continued to have most of the play without ever quite dominating.The Blades struggled to conjure efforts on target.But Cameron Archer drilled a late left-footer wide from an inviting position.Toffees’ boss Sean Dyche bellowed out instructionsCredit: PACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS More

BOURNEMOUTH host Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.The Cherries are looking to finish in the top half for the first time since 2017 after enjoying a fine season under Andoni Iraola.
Kick off time: 3pm BST
TV/Stream: Not available to watch in the UK due to 3pm blackout.
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