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      Newcastle vs Leicester LIVE SCORE: Toon look to secure top-4 spot as Foxes aim to escape drop – Premier League latest

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      NEWCASTLE are just ONE point away from Champions League football returning to St James’ Park next season.Eddie Howe’s side have had a spectacular season and are aiming for a perfect finish.
      Leicester’s Premier League status could be about to be diminished as they currently sit 19th and are three points from safety.

      Date: Monday, May 22
      Kick off time: 8pm BST
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/ Sky Sports Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Stadium: St James’ Park

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      Brighton 3 Southampton 1: Seagulls to play Europa League for first time as Evan Ferguson double caps off stunning season

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      TEENAGER Evan Ferguson kicked Brighton into Europe for the first time ever. The 18-year-old’s outrageous first-half brace before Pascal Gross’ 69th minute strike has guaranteed the Seagulls at least a spot in the Europe Conference League next season. 
      Evan Ferguson scored a brace to seal Brighton’s European spotCredit: Getty
      Brighton all but clinched a Europa League spot with the victory over SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      The win has also effectively secured sixth position in the table, with the prize of a place in the Europa League, due to Brighton’s big goal difference advantage over Aston Villa.
      Roberto De Zerbi was overcome with emotion after the final whistle given he had previously said that guiding the club to a season in the sun would be his biggest achievement ever as a manager. 
      It was by the skin of their teeth though as already relegated Southampton produced a stunning comeback with a goal from Mohamed Elyounoussi on 58 minutes. 
      There was then more drama as Theo Walcott looked as though he had equalised on 62 minutes only for VAR to rule it off for an offside from the forward in the build up. 
      The future is bright for Ferguson (18 years and 214 days) who has now hit six Premier League goals this term. 
      Only four players have scored as many in the top-flight at a younger age – Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Francis Jeffers and Alan Smith. 
      It has been a breathtaking campaign for Brighton in general, with them now toasting their 18th win in 36 Premier League games this season. 
      Kaoru Mitoma was wreaking havoc from the start, lashing a rasping shot just wide early on. 
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      Southampton hit back and Carlos Alcaraz had his head in his hands for missing an absolute sitter after a pretty passing sequence with Walcott. 
      Saints got carried away knocking the ball about and Mitoma pounced on a limp pass from Alex McCarthy to then lash a shot off the woodwork. 
      Alex Mac Allister tried his luck with an audacious chip – but McCarthy mopped up the damage. 
      Brighton were building, they just needed another sniff on goal. 
      That came from Ferguson after being played in by Mac Allister before drilling a low drive past the Saints goalkeeper on 29 minutes. 
      The Seagulls were flying and 11 minutes later Mitoma picked out another Saints victim to make a mug of.
      This time it was Romeo Lavia who he brushed aside before pinging a floating pass over the top to Ferguson to slot home a second on 40 minutes. 
      VAR took a look to see if Mitoma had fouled Lavia in the build up – but it was not given and the goal stood. 
      But write an already relegated side off at your own peril as Saints finally decided to find some form to try stir up the race for Europe. 
      Southampton fans’ jaws hit the deck when astonishingly they were back in it as a corner and a glancing header at the near post by Elyounoussi was enough to beat Jason Steele on 58 minutes. 
      A blistering counter-attack then saw Walcott burst clear of Brighton’s backline before an expert finish. 
      But VAR chalked it off as the forward was a fraction offside in the build-up. 
      Brighton were back in charge though as Joel Veltman forced McCarthy into a brilliant save. 
      The visitors should have read the warning signs as moments later they failed to clear a corner and Gross scooped it up to drill past McCarthy on 69 minutes.
      The hosts could have had another one as Mac Allister thundered a strike agonisingly close to the bar from distance. 
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      Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko LIVE RESULT: American champ retains titles after defeating Loma by unanimous decision

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      DEVIN HANEY has retained his lightweight titles and remains unbeaten after defeating Vasiliy Lomachenko.The champion won by way of unanimous decision at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
      The judges scored the tight bout 116,112, 115-113, 115,113.

      RESULT: Devin Haney def Vasiliy Lomachenko by unanimous decision.

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      Official scorecards
      Credit: @Michaelbenson via Twitter
      Ryan Gracia reacts
      Ryan Garcia shares his thoughts on Devin Haney’s triumph.

      Tear we go
      Lomachenko has been left in tears following the defeat – and talked down Haney’s status in the pound-for-pound debate.
      He said: “Look before I think he will be better but right now, he’s a top fighter, he’s a good fighter but he’s not pound-for-pound fighter.”

      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Lomachenko was left fuming with the loss, the third of his career.
      He said: “I don’t want to talk about this. All people see what happened today.
      “I can’t talk about this right now, it’s just not a comfortable moment for me.”
      Credit: AP
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Haney leaves the door open to both a move up in weight or staying at lightweight.
      He says: “It’s always been tough for me to make the weight and I’ve accomplished everything at 135, I just beat a future Hall of Famer, this is my eighth title defence, so we’ve just got to see.
      “But there’s a lot of great fighters at the 135lb division so we’ll see.”
      Credit: Getty
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Haney says: “Man, Lomachenko is a future Hall of Famer.
      “It was a blessing but first of, I want to say Alhamdulillah, thank you Allah for this victory tonight. Without Allah none of this is possible.
      “Like I say, I take my hat off to Loma, future Hall of Famer, he was my toughest opponent by far, he’s very crafty.”
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Judges score the bout 116-112, 115-113, to your winner by unanimous decision DEVIN HANEY.
      The young American retains his undisputed lightweight crown on points over 12 rounds.
      Very, very tight fight and one which was almost impossible to score.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Lomachenko had a big round 11, landing with a massive shot over the top.
      And a combination in the pocket saw some clean shots land for Loma.
      But Haney come out strong in the 12th and final round in what was a highly-competitive and skilled bout.
      We go to the judges scorecards…
      Credit: AP
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 10 – Big flurry from Loma has Haney holding on and threatening.
      Another sharp left hands for Loma, who is having a very solid round here.
      Good round for Loma, looked to have Haney is some discomfort as he let his hands go in the pocket.
      Credit: AP
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 9 – Lovely check left hook from Haney as he spins off the ropes.
      Loma lands on the button but Haney instantly returns fire.
      Another few good-looking body shots sink in for Haney but Loma is not deterred from coming forward.
      Credit: Getty
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 8 – Lovely sharp combination from Loma, forcing Haney back.
      Lovely chopping right from Haney but Loma returns fire with a great combo, lovely work.
      Haney gets back to investing in the body of Loma, who has taken several shots to the midsection.
      Credit: Getty
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 7 – Haney lands a right hand and then goes back to the body.
      Loma walks forward, throwing shots in doing so and again snaps Haney’s head back.
      Lovely check left hook lands for Haney as Loma walks into the punch.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Haney going to the body but looking for the uppercut upstairs.
      Loma snaps Haney’s head back with a left hand but the champion retaliates with a combination of his own.
      Haney has had most success attacking Loma’s body.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 4 – Haney lands to the body but he’s being put on the back foot by Loma.
      Loma lands a big leaping jab but Haney returns with a right hand, it’s nip and tuck.
      Another solid body shot from Haney, who sunk in a sharp right hook.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 3 – Double left hand breaks through Haney’s guard.
      Counter left hook lands for Haney but Loma comes firing back, not looking deterred by the power.
      Great action between the two here as we head into the fourth.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 2 – Lomachenko has done a good job closing the distance but Haney is holding to spoil the action when needed.
      Counter right hand lands for Haney but Loma comes back with a combination, good action so far.
      Haney is leading off but Loma is quick to fire back.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Round 1 – Here we go, Haney and Lomachenko finally sharing the ring.
      Haney straight on the front foot, attacking Lomachenko’s body.
      Good start from Lomachenko, using his angles, circling around Haney and trying to let off combinations to close out a tight opener.
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      Both fighters are now getting introduced and we are moments away from the fight four years in the making.
      Haney defends his undisputed lightweight titles and comes into the bout as the favourite.
      But can Loma roll back the clock and combat Haney’s size advantage?
      Credit: Getty
      Haney vs Lomachenko
      The main event is upon us, Devin Haney defends his undisputed lightweight titles against Vasiliy Lomachenko.
      And Haney has vowed to make tonight his coming out party to the world.
      He said: “Loma is a quality fighter. He’s proven himself time and time again. But you know, I’m just different.
      “I’m different than all those other guys that he fought and I’m on a different level than all those guys that he fought, and I will show him that.”
      Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Oscar worthy
      Oscar Valdez beats Adam Lopez in the co-headliner on points.
      It sets up a WBO super-featherweight world title challenge against Emanuel Navarrete later in the year.
      Credit: Getty
      Top of the pops
      Devin Haney reckons a win over Vasiliy Lomachenko catapults him into the top ten in the world.
      Haney told Sky Sports: “I think this fight is going to put me much higher on the pound-for-pound list.
      “It’s going to solidify me as a real champion. Real undisputed, the man of the division and one of the best fighters in the whole world.”
      Credit: Getty
      Devin ‘The Dream’ Haney
      Devin Haney stopped his eight-week sex ban before fights after having too many WET DREAMS.
      The old boxing myth suggests avoiding sex builds up testosterone, despite studies debunking the theory.
      And ‘The Dream’ Haney found out the hard way not to refrain for too long.
      He said on the Pivot Podcast: “I used to do the eight weeks, the weight week thing.
      “And I couldn’t do it cause’ I started getting like wet dreams when it got closer to my fight.
      “One day I had a wet dream the day of the fight, so I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t do it.
      “When you’ve got too much testosterone, like too much built up, then your body is going to find a way to release it.
      “So when you go too long, it’s too long.”

      Nak today
      Junto Nakatani scored a knockout of the year contender against Jason Maloney to win the WBO world title.
      Nakatani scored the KO with 20 seconds to go in the final round to win super-flyweight title.
      Credit: EPA
      Nic of time
      Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh suffered the first blip in his professional career.
      The middleweight was left with a draw against Danny Rosenberger.
      Some fans even felt he was fortunate to get away without a defeat.
      Credit: EPA
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      The main card in Las Vegas is starting right now!
      Not long to go until we see the undisputed lightweight title fight between Devin Haney and Vasiliy Lomachenko.
      And what a fight it should be!
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      Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron LIVE RESULT: Taylor suffers first LOSS as Cameron wins in Dublin – updates

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      CHANTELLE CAMERON has defeated Katie Taylor in Taylor’s homecoming in Dublin.Cameron won by a majority decision 96-94, 96-94, 95-95 on the scorecards.
      The loss was Taylor’s first as a pro, as Cameron retained her undisputed super-lightweight titles.

      Result: Cameron wins by majority decision

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      Taylor vs Cameron
      Taylor says: “I’m not sure, it was obviously very close, it’s not how I wanted my homecoming to go, I am just grateful for all the support, thank you very much. 
      “Congrats to Chantelle, thanks for the opportunity to fight for your belts, and I look forward to the rematch.
      “I wouldn’t say I was surprised how fast she was, it was a tough battle, I just came up short tonight, I look forward to when we face each other again.”
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Cameron says: “I was petrified, I have seen it before, I thought i’m not going to get the decision.
      “Katie is a great fighter, but I turned up to the occasion.
      “I don’t mind getting hit, it’s one of them where they let me off the leash.
      She is so fast, rapid, tough, I thought maybe I have nicked some rounds there.”
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Judges score the bout, 95-95 a draw and 96-94 to your winner… AND STILL the undisputed champion, Chantelle Cameron.
      It’s heartbreak for Katie Taylor in her Irish homecoming fight, with Cameron’s power and pressure getting the job done.
      Taylor suffers defeat for the first time.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 10 – Taylor looks on shaky legs but comes back with a big right hand.
      Uppercut fires in for Cameron and the two clinch, both looks exhausted after putting on such a scintillating fight.
      Clacker for the final ten seconds go and both warriors fight to the final bell – we await the judges scorecards.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 9 – Cameron lets her hands go but Taylor catches her with a left hook in response.
      Cameron backs Taylor to the ropes and unloads, it’s heavy stuff from the champion.
      But Taylor fires back with a stunning combination, amazing action here as we head into the 10th and final round.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 8 – Cameron walks into a right hand coming forward but blocked some left hooks before doing so.
      A nice combo fires in for Taylor, finishing on the left hook, but Cameron is relentless on the front foot.
      Taylor has landed some eye-catching shots but Cameron has been non-stop on the attack.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 7 – Cameron chases Taylor down, threatening with the right hand.
      Big combination from Cameron finishes with a left hook and lands flush on Taylor’s chin.
      Cameron backs Taylor up and smashes her body, the champion looks strong here despite a late fightback in the round.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 6 – Big right hand bowls in for Cameron and a left hook follows to the body.
      But Taylor comes back with a big combination in close, thrilling stuff.
      Excellent action on the inside as both landed heavy leather, back and forth stuff in the centre of the ring.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 5 – Couple of sharp counter left hooks land for Taylor as she spins off.
      But Cameron comes forward and lands some big combinations with Taylor backed into the corner.
      Back and forth action at the end of the round with both landing scoring shots… hard one to call here.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 4 – Solid double jab and right hand for Cameron early.
      Big uppercut from Cameron and she comes forward again, Taylor a bit of a static target.
      Solid combinations from Cameron but Taylor did return fire with a right hand over the top but the champ has come on strong here.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 3 – Counter right hand lands for Taylor over a jab from Cameron.
      Another counter combination sees Taylor slip and come back with three shots.
      Cameron is relentless on the front foot but she’s walking into shots doing so, solid start from Taylor.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Round 2 – Cameron traps Taylor in the corner but the challenger ducks and dives underneath.
      Big right hand from Taylor lands down the pipe and the crowd go crazy for it.
      Another right hook and left follows, Taylor is finding home with her shots here in a big round for her.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Cameron comes out fast on the front foot pumping out her jab but Taylor is light on her feet and evades.
      Taylor lands a couple of counter combinations in close and even a right hand on the money.
      Cameron the aggressor in the opening round but Taylor landed some flashy combinations in spurts in what was a lively opener.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Both introduced and we are ready to go.
      Taylor moves up from lightweight and undisputed champion to challenge for all four super-lightweight titles.
      Cameron in the opposite corner is also unbeaten and carries the weight and size advantage.
      Taylor vs Cameron
      Both fighters are in the ring after Taylor’s lengthy but sensational ring entrance.
      We’re moments away from seeing the homecoming of Taylor’s Irish boxing career.
      Both fighters be be officially introduced by David Diamante
      Taylor made for it
      And here comes Katie Taylor.
      Fighting as a professional for the first time in Ireland and in the first boxing event in the nation for almost a decade.
      The nation’s most beloved sports star has returned home – at last.
      Cam on then
      Champion Chantelle Cameron walks first to the ring – despite defending her belts.
      She looks calm, composed and ready for action as she walks to the ring to some boos but nothing too hostile.
      Maybe the home crowd are saving themselves to blow the roof off for Taylor’s walkout.
      Nearly there…
      Now past 10.45 and still no ringwalks…
      Thankfully, we’ve got past the customary Sweet Caroline and we shouldn’t be too long.
      Anticipation is building here inside the 3Arena as hometown hero Katie Taylor prepares to come home.
      Taylor made
      A DM to Eddie Hearn started Katie Taylor’s professional boxing career – now she is on the brink of history.
      Hearn told SunSport in Dublin: “When she won gold in 2012, I was like, ‘Wow, that was unbelievable. The atmosphere and everything, she’s a huge star’.
      “But she never really wanted to turn pro, there was talk about it. When Rio came around, there was more talk about it.
      “It didn’t go the way she wanted it to. And then she said, ‘I wanna turn pro.’ After that is when she sent me the message.
      “There was no market for women’s boxing, there was no interest from broadcasters or fans. I just had the meeting out of respect for her.
      “But it was during that meeting I just thought, ‘Wow, you’re amazing. I’d quite like to be part of this, we could be a hero with you in just completely changing the game.'”
      Credit: �Mark Robinson Photography Ltd
      Cully vs Felix
      Big right hand started Cully’s troubles by dropping him.
      Another combination then put the Irishman down and a couple of solid shots left him covered up in the corner.
      His corner actually threw in the towel but the referee didn’t see it and allowed for far too much needless damage to be taken.
      Credit: Rex
      Cully vs Felix
      Cully is stopped on his feet after being rocked on several occasions after being floored.
      An onslaught from Felix in the corner saw the referee rightfully stop it and stun the Irish crowd.
      Cully suffers his first defeat in 17 bouts, ending a good run of performances.
      Cully vs Felix
      Round 3 – CULLY IS DOWN!
      Cully is knocked down twice in round three and the fight has been turned on its head.
      A HUGE right hand and left hook has Cully staggered, another big combination has him in trouble and IT’S OVER!
      Cully vs Felix
      Round 2 – Left hand fires in from Cully and draws a loud sign of approval from McGregor.
      Couple of big right hooks land for Cully but Felix shakes them off well.
      Very confident round from Cully, who looks to have already found his range and has got into a nice rhythm.
      Cully vs Felix
      Round 1 – Confident start from Cully, light on his feet, pumping out his jab and keeping Felix at bay.
      Couple of left hands just missing the target but Felix is being made to sit on the outside, causing Cully no problem.
      McGregor looks impressed from ringside.
      Gary on then
      Lightweight prospect Gary Cully returns in the chief support fight right now.
      The 16-0 contender – build as an Irish star in the making – faces Mexican Jose Felix.
      He comes into the ring to HUGE fanfare here in Ireland – can he put in a performance to match?
      Credit: Reuters
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      Man City WIN Premier League LIVE: Pep’s City confirmed as champs after Arsenal lose at Nottingham Forest

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      MANCHESTER CITY have WON the Premier League title after Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest.And the result means Forest are safe and will avoid the drop this season too.
      Pep Guardiola’s City have now won the league in five out of the last six seasons.

      Kick-off: 5.30pm
      TV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League
      Nottingham Forest XI: Navas; Worrall, Felipe, Niakhate; Aurier, Mangala, Yates, Lodi; Gibbs-White, Danilo; Awoniyi
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Kiwior, Gabriel, Xhaka; Jorginho, Partey, Odegaard; Saka, Trossard, Jesus

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      Captain’s role
      Ilkay Gundogan has spoken of his pride at being Man City captain, after their recent success.
      The German midfielder shared on Twitter: “Champioooooooooons!!!! To have won the@PremierLeague title three times in a row and five times in six years is just amazing!!! Proud to be captain of this world class team! See you all tomorrow!’
      Champioooooooooons!!!! 🏆💙🥳 To have won the @PremierLeague title three times in a row and five times in six years is just amazing!!! Proud to be captain of this world class team! ©️🎱 See you all tomorrow! 💪🏼💪🏼 @ManCity pic.twitter.com/2OCWGmzsFR— Ilkay Gündogan (@IlkayGuendogan) May 20, 2023

      Jump for joy
      Man City stars jumped for joy and hugged each other as they clinched a third straight Premier League title.
      Pep Guardiola’s men were expecting to wrap up another trophy by beating Chelsea on Sunday.

      But Arsenal made life a whole lot easier by losing at relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.
      The result left City four points clear of Arsenal, who only have one game left this term.
      And the champions were left to celebrate their successful defence of England’s top flight with three games to spare.
      Incredible video footage shows City players sat together at the club’s training ground watching TV.
      City’s celebrations
      MANCHESTER CITY’S heroes were careful not to go overboard with their celebrations after Arsenal handed them a third title in a row.
      Pep Guardiola’s Premier League kings clearly believe they must add the FA Cup and Champions League to truly make a splash this season.

      The Gunners’ 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest means City are champions with three games to spare.
      Etihad aces Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva leapt around together with delight as Forest held on to ensure staying up and guarantee Guardiola’s men the crown.
      And sensational summer Erling Haaland responded by posting: “Always give your best. Always believe. It pays off. C’MON CITY!”
      But there appeared to be one eye on the FA Cup final with Manchester United on June 3 and the Euro finale with Inter Milan 10 days later in many of the players’ responses.
      At least centre-back Aymeric Laporte sounded a more jubilant tone.
      He wrote: “What a season tho credit to absolutely everyone involved from top to bottom. Every one of use fought for this. More to come soon hopefully but we can already be proud of this one.”
      And City’s all-time top scorer Sergio Aguero shared his old club’s “3 in a row!!!” title tweet.
      Pep’s future
      Pep Guardiola has hinted he could LEAVE Manchester City as they clinched their fifth Premier League title in six seasons.
       Guardiola gave a rather cryptic answer regarding his future in an interview before Arsenal’s defeat handed his side the Premier League title.
      Speaking to Sky Sports about there being little to achieve should they lift all three trophies, he said: “First, we have to win it. [Then] you can ask me after and I will tell you how I feel and how I think.”
      He was then pressed about whether he had thought about not having anything left to accomplish at Man City.
      To which he replied: “Of course, we are three games away and we need each competition to do it.
      “[But] You are going to tell me that our city rivals, Man Utd, will be an easy game?’
      “What will happen against an Italian team, who don’t feel favourites?
      “I’m thinking about that. And after, of course, if we achieve then I will tell you.”
      Lineker tweets
      Gary Lineker has congratulated Man City for winning the Premier League.
      However, he has issued a warning suggesting their dominance might change when Pep Guardiola leaves the club.
      The Match of the Day presenter tweeted: “Congratulations to @ManCity on winning yet another title. Their 5th in 6 years. They’re very dominant at present, but suspect that will change post Pep.”
      Did Arsenal bottle run-in?
      The discourse last week was Arsenal hadn’t bottled their title bid, more they had failed to keep pace with an astonishing Manchester City side.
      It felt right then, but today’s performance has left a very different taste in the mouths of Gunners fans.
      On April 1st, Mikel Arteta’s team beat Leeds United 4-1 to move eight points clear of Manchester City, albeit having played a game more.
      Since then, the Londoners have let the superb standards they set in the first half of the season slip.

      Apr 9: Drew 2-2 v Liverpool (A)
      Apr 16: Drew 2-2 v West Ham (A)
      Apr 21: Drew 3-3 v Southampton (H)
      Apr 26: Lost 4-1 v Man City (A)
      May 2: Won 3-1 v Chelsea (H)
      May 7: Won 2-0 v Newcastle (A)
      May 14: Lost 3-0 v Brighton (H)
      May 20: Lost 1-0 v Nott’m Forest (A)

      Eighteen till I die
      Eighteen percent possession. It’s all that Nottingham Forest needed to topple Arsenal.
      It’s the lowest amount on record for a side to win a Premier League football match.
      18% – Nottingham Forest had just 18% possession in their 1-0 victory against Arsenal, the lowest on record by a winning side in a Premier League match (since 2003-04). Survival. pic.twitter.com/f6gSxxI64b— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 20, 2023

      Forest safe after Gunners scalp
      They’ll be celebrating in Manchester this evening – but it will be nothing compared to the party in Nottingham.
      Forest’s win means they have ensured another season in the top-flight, joining their two follow promoted sides Bournemouth and Fulham in staying up.
      So it’s going to be two from three as Everton, Leeds and Leicester fight it out.
      Two big clubs will be joining Southampton in the Championship, but who?

      Match stats from the City Ground
      Forest seal survival with a win in a game where they completed just 81 passes.
      Hell, even their goal came from an overhit pass.
      Will their fans care? Not one bit.

      Celebrations begin at the Etihad
      The party is underway in Manchester.
      It should be some atmosphere tomorrow when City host Chelsea.

      City seal title without playing
      Manchester City won have won their third successive Premier League title, and their fifth in six seasons.
      And in the end, they claimed it this weekend without having to kick a ball.
      Arsenal’s limp surrender at Nottingham Forest this evening means they are unable to match City’s current total.
      Eight points clear of the Citizens at the start of April, the Gunners have won just two of their last eight games – and are in very real danger of finishing ten points off the champions.

      Full time – Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      It’s all over! Manchester City are the Premier League champions!
      But more importantly to 28,000 Nottingham Forest fans inside the City Ground, the Reds are staying up.
      Steve Cooper’s side have beaten the drop thanks to some determined performances and big home scalps.
      Given the money spent and the players brought in, it’s hardly a great escape or fairytale story, but credit must go to Cooper for steadying the ship when the Trent waters began to rock.

      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal – Nott’m Forest substitution
      90+9. Navas stayed down after taking that cross, and it may not be a case of game management.
      In fact, the Costa Rican goalkeeper is going to have come off for the final seconds.
      On will come Wayne Hennessey to play a hero’s role.

      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      90+7. Seconds remain. “Come on, you Reds!” chant the home fans.
      Saka turns inside and stands up a cross to the far post that is claimed by the outstretched arms of Navas.
      A huge roar goes up!
      Forest know they are there now.

      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      90+5. Odegaard takes charge of matters, steps in off the right and lashes a shot wide of goal from 25 yards.
      Arsenal: 82% possession and an xG of 0.53.
      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      90+4. Steve Cooper is out on the touchline, indicating three more minutes to his players.
      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      90+3. Aurier. Mangala. Lodi. Worrall. Niakhite.
      The Forest players are standing up to everything that Arsenal are throwing at them.
      Which, admittedly, isn’t very much.
      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      90+1. Nottingham Forest celebrations are on ice – for seven minutes of stoppage time.
      Surely they’ll hold on from here.
      Corks will be beginning to be popped in Manchester too.
      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      90. Gibbs-White almost seals the deal by dribbling through seven hapless Arsenal players.
      Unfortunately for the talented Forest man, he shot straight at Ramsdale.
      Even that big Greek owner of theirs was off his seat in anticipation.
      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      88. Two minutes remain, and Arsenal – with their 81% possession – have not had a shot since the 69th minute.
      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      87. As someone once said “And that sums it all up…”
      Jesus gets in behind Worrall inside the area, shapes to cross, slips on his backside, and promptly miskicks out of play.
      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      86. A lot of the Nottingham Forest fans in the stand can’t watch.
      I don’t know why. Their defence and midfield look comfortable here.
      Arsenal instead look clueless.

      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal

      85. Vieira gets to the byline and digs out a cross, one comfortably plucked out of the air by Navas.

      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal

      84. Tierney can’t believe that he hasn’t won a corner after his cross hits Aurier and bounces back off him to go behind.
      I’m sorry, Kieran, but that’s how the rules work.
      Nott’m Forest 1-0 Arsenal
      82. Saka is fooled into fouling Lodi.
      It just about sums up Arsenal’s performance that started dubiously, and has deteriorated towards pathetic.
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      Bournemouth 0 Man Utd 1 LIVE RESULT: Casemiro with incredible overhead volley but Utd wait to confirm Champions League

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      CASEMIRO scored a wonder-volley as Manchester United defeated Bournemouth 1-0!But the Red Devils will still need a point from their final two games after Liverpool’s LATE equaliser against Aston Villa.
      Top scorer Marcus Rashford missed out today with illness.

      Kick-off time: 3pm BST
      TV channel: Not televised in the UK
      Bournemouth XI: Neto; Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly; Smith, Cook, Lerma, Anthony; Christie, Brooks; Solanke
      Man Utd XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Shaw; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho

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      Updated Premier League table
      Manchester United remain fourth in the Premier League table with the same points as third-placed Newcastle.
      United are now three points ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool, who drew 1-1 with Aston Villa.
      Bournemouth, on the other hand, are 14th and obviously safe from relegation.
      More below:

      Bournemouth vs Man Utd stats
      Manchester United dominated 59 per cent of possession against Bouremouth.
      United produced 20 shots, a fourth of which were on target.
      The Cherries, on the other hand, registered 10 shots, four of which were on target.
      More below:

      FT: Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Manchester United picked up a very important Premier League win over Bournemouth at Dean Court.
      Casemiro scored the winner, which brings United even closer to a top-four finish.
      The Red Devils opened the scoring after just nine minutes when Christian Eriksen lobbed the ball over the Cherries’ defenders from the edge of the box.
      Marcos Senesi produced an accidental assist as his deflection set Casemiro up for a stunning overhead volley that gave Neto absolutely no chance.
      Credit: AFP
      FT: Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Peep!
      That’s full-time at Bournemouth!!!
      90+3 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      What a chance!
      Bournemouth defender Senesi delivers a stunning left-footed volley that just misses De Gea’s top right corner.
      The defender almost made up for his earlier mistake that led to Casemiro’s stunner. That would have seen him score a worldie of his own…
      90+2 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Chance
      Man Utd sub McTominay tries a rather weak shot from the edge of the box but Neto picks it up with ease.
      90 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Four more minutes of stoppage time to go!
      Bournemouth are desperately pushing for an equaliser whereas Man Utd are focused on protecting their fragile lead.
      87 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Man Utd boss Ten Hag isn’t taking any chances as we approach full-time.
      United are now much more defensive with a packed midfield.
      85 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Substitution
      Man Utd boss Ten Hag introduces Fred and McTominay, who replace Eriksen and Antony.
      85 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Chance
      Man Utd captain Fernandes tries a long-range shot that completely misses the target.
      The playmaker had options left and right…
      84 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      What a chance!
      Bournemouth come so close to an equaliser!
      Ouattara finds Moore down the right and the striker has only De Gea to beat but his shot is perfectly blocked by the Man Utd goalkeeper!
      83 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Bournemouth aren’t convincing enough as we approach full-time.
      But then again, neither are Man Utd…
      80 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Wan-Bissaka has been unbeatable so far in the match when it comes to one-on-one duels.
      Man Utd are quite composed as we approach full-time, and they have a lot to thank the right-back for.
      78 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      De Gea taking his good’ole time delivering a goal-kick.
      The goalkeeper is probably showing Man Utd’s mentality as we approach full-time.
      76 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      What a chance!
      Man Utd come close to sealing the three points with a fantastic volley by Fernandes, which is palmed away by Neto with a beautiful lunge to his right.
      75 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Antony is played through with a wonderful pass by Man Utd skipper Fernandes.
      The winger is running towards Neto, who is the only Bournemouth player left to beat.
      But the winger stops his run and the Cherries’ defenders get to him.
      73 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Man Utd continue to dominate possession and tempo.
      But it also looks like United don’t want to risk giving their lead away.
      71 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Substitution
      Man Utd boss Ten Hag makes another change as Garnacho replaces Sancho.
      Can the United youngster score another late goal?
      70 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Yellow card
      And we have the first booking of the match as Cook is cautioned for a rough tackle on Eriksen – VAR took a look for a potential red.
      70 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Bournemouth keep pushing for an equaliser, but time is going by fast.
      … And United hold the record of most clean sheets so far this season.
      68 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Tempo has picked up from both sides as Man Utd are creating chances and Bournemouth are finding space.
      United’s lead appears to look fragile.
      66 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Substitution
      Bournemouth boss O’Neil shakes things up again as Vina and Ouattara come on for Smith and Christie respectively.
      65 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Chance
      Man Utd continue to bombard Man Utd with Fernandes’ shot being blocked by Zabarnyi right in front of goal.
      63 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Chance
      Man Utd star Weghorst looks for his first Prem goal but his effort is punched away by Neto.
      63 Bournemouth 0-1 Man Utd
      Another good performance by Wan-Bissaka so far down at right-back.
      The former England international is determined to win over manager Ten Hag, with Dalot’s contract talks yet to breaj through.
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      Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal LIVE: Arteta tweaks formation to THREE at the back for Forest trip – stream, TV

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      WHILE Arsenal’s title charge is all but over, the Gunners can still make Manchester City work for it when they travel to the City Ground this evening.But a defeat at Nottingham Forest would confirm Pep Guardiola’s side as Premier League champions.
      And Mikel Arteta can be sure that the home side will be more than up for the occasion.
      Victory for Forest would secure Premier League safety for Steve Cooper and Co if Leeds or Everton fail to win this weekend.

      Kick-off: 5.30pm
      TV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League
      Nottingham Forest XI: Navas; Worrall, Felipe, Niakhate; Aurier, Mangala, Yates, Lodi; Gibbs-White, Danilo; Awoniyi
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Kiwior, Gabriel, Xhaka; Jorginho, Partey, Odegaard; Saka, Trossard, Jesus

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      It’s the hope that kills you
      Arsenal fans will tell you that the title race is over, but in private they will be hoping for a miracle.
      The Gunners have spent 248 days at the top of the Premier League this season, but now have less than a 1% chance of winning it according to the Opta predictor model.
      If Mikel Arteta’s team fail to win today, then it will be confirmed as the most days spent top of the table without finishing first in a single season in English top-flight history.
      One hundred up for Aurier
      Serge Aurier is proving to be a popular player down at the City Ground, and the right wing-back is set to make his 100th Premier League appearance this afternoon.
      The former Tottenham man would love to seal the occasion with a crucial win over Arsenal.

      Trossard and Partey in for Arsenal
      Arsenal (4-3-3): 1 Ramsdale; 4 White, 15 Kiwior, 6 Gabriel, 34 Xhaka; 8 Odegaard, 20 Jorginho, 5 Partey; 7 Saka, 9 Jesus, 19 Trossard
      Subs: 30 Turner, 3 Tierney, 10 Smith Rowe, 14 Nketiah, 16 Holding, 21 Vieira, 41 Bandeira, 85 Cozier-Duberry, 97 Walters

      Forest unchanged for Arsenal visit
      Steve Cooper keeps faith with the same starting XI that claimed a point from their trip to Stamford Bridge last weekend.
      That means Danilo and Morgan Gibbs-White continue behind the in-form Taiwo Awoniyi, keeping Brennan Johnson on the bench.

      Nott’m Forest (3-4-2-1): 12 Navas; 4 Worrall, 38 Felipe, 19 Niakhate; 24 Aurier, 5 Mangala, 22 Yates; 32 Renan Lodi; 10 Gibbs-White, 28 Danilo; 9 Awoniyi
      Subs: 13 Hennessey, 15 Toffolo, 16 Surridge, 20 Johnson, 21 Kouyate, 23 Freuler, 25 Dennis, 30 Boly, 34 Ayew

      Gunners eyeing another fantastic five
      Arsenal swatted Nottingham Forest aside at the Emirates earlier this season with a five-star show, and now are aiming to rewrite the record books.
      The Gunners have won their last four league matches against the Tricky Trees, but have never claimed five successive league wins against them in their history.
      Forest 4/1 to shoot down Gunners
      Nottingham Forest’s bid for survival has been built on their home form this season, and the bookies have priced them at an attractive 4/1 to add Arsenal to the list of sides they have seen off.

      Nott’m Forest win 4/1
      Draw 16/5
      Arsenal win 6/10

      Odds from Betfair correct at the time of post publication.
      Greetings from the City Ground
      Welcome to live SunSport coverage of the Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.
      The Gunners’ title hopes may have all but vanished after last weekend’s humbling by Brighton yet Mikel Arteta’s charges will want to sign off on a fabulous season in style.
      At the very least, the Londoners will want to make Manchester City work to seal a third successive league win.
      An away win on the banks of the Trent tonight will mean that the Citizens will have to beat Chelsea tomorrow to confirm themselves as champions this weekend.
      If it’s a mere formality at the top, there is still plenty of work for Forest to do at the bottom.
      Steve Cooper’s side have worked hard to get themselves on to 34 points, but even the most optimistic of Trent Enders believes that more is required from the final two games.

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      West Ham vs Leeds LIVE SCORE: Allardyce hoping to boost Premier League survival hopes at old employers – stream, TV

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      LEEDS will travel to East London to take on West Ham as Sam Allardyce returns to the Irons.The Whites are currently in the dreaded drop zone and are one point behind Everton in 17th.
      West Ham have all but retained their Premier League status for next year as they sit six points clear of the relegation zone with a far superior goal difference to Leeds.

      Date: Sunday, May 21st
      Kick off time: 1:30pm BST
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/ Sky Sports Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Stadium: London Stadium

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