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Premier League final day: as it happened! Manchester City WIN the Premier League, Burnley get relegated

The Premier League final day threw up a few more twists and turns, with Manchester City triumphant in the final minutes of the campaign

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Welcome to the Premier League final day live. The headlines:

– Manchester City have beaten Liverpool to the title
– Tottenham Hotspur have qualified for the Champions League over Arsenal
– Leeds United have stayed up at the expense of Burnley

FT: Arsenal 5-1 Everton
FT: Brentford 1-1 Leeds United
FT: Brighton 3-1 West Ham United
FT: Burnley 1-2 Newcastle United
FT: Chelsea 2-1 Watford
FT: Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester United
FT: Leicester City 4-1 Southampton
FT: Liverpool 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
FT: Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa
FT: Norwich City 0-5 Tottenham Hotspur

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There's been a delivery at Carrow Road to report of…

Cheeky bookies Paddy Power have made a visit to the Norwich City ground ahead of Tottenham's visit this afternoon. 

Shades of 2006, when Tottenham were hit by a norovirus on the final day of the season and missed the Champions League after losing to West Ham, anyone?

Arsenal face Everton later – and they're giving a first glimpse of their new shirt… 

Arsenal

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It may be a disappointing end to the season for the Gunners – but at least they'll be looking good, right? Arsenal dropped this shirt last week.

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There's only one Premier League trophy… so where's the trophy?

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Since Manchester City are ahead in the title race, the real trophy is at the Etihad Stadium. Liverpool have a replica on standby, should the more unlikely scenario happen.

Could the Premier League be losing a massive star this summer? Real Madrid need a Plan B

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United challenges Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.

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Kylian Mbappe has chosen Paris Saint-Germain over Real Madrid – and that leaves Los Blancos without a superstar they were expecting…

So who could be heading to the Bernabeu instead? Ben Hayward looks at the likely candidates who might be playing their final Premier League game today.

With the rise of pitch invasions in recent weeks, it looks like security will be upped for today…

Burnley have assigned a member of security of all Clarets and Newcastle players, while Brentford's lap of honour that they've got planned for after the game will only take place after Leeds fans have left the ground.

Pep Guardiola invites Manchester United fans to Manchester City title parade – no, really

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

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It looks like any title parade in Manchester could be a unifying event… maybe.

Read the story here

Quiz! Can you name the all-time Premier League stats holders?

Alan Shearer

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We're looking for the top 20 appearance makers, goalscorers, assist givers and clean sheet holders

Try the quiz now!

Will today see Romelu Lukaku's last Premier League appearance? 

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel

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Thomas Tuchel has hinted that he's after new blood up front…

Read the story here

A number of Manchester United players may be making their final appearances today.

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka

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According to multiple reports, there's set to be an overhaul at Old Trafford.

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The trophy has arrived at the Etihad Stadium

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There could be a massive blow to Aston Villa's chances today – and Liverpool's – with Emi Martinez rumoured to be rested…

According to one Argentine journalist, the Villa keeper wants to remain fresh for the upcoming Finalissima at Wembley. This would throw a spanner in the works. 

Manchester City fans have descended on the Etihad

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Yes, that's the new shirt, too, which was released this week. Nice, huh?

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Who's the player of the season?

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We've compiled a full list…

Read the list here

The FourFourTwo awards have been dished out, too

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The masterclasses, breakthrough acts, goals and moments of the season – we've given our awards out.

Read the winners here

Manchester and Liverpool are alive with hope and expectation, as fans line the streets to get behind their sides

The teams are in…

Liverpool vs Wolves line-ups

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United line-ups

Arsenal vs Everton line-ups

Chelsea vs Watford line-ups

Leicester vs Southampton line-ups

Brentford vs Leeds line-ups

Burnley vs Newcastle United line-ups

Manchester City vs Aston Villa line-ups

Tottenham vs Norwich line-ups

Brighton vs West Ham line-ups

The big team news from across the 10 Premier League games then…

Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool.

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  • Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah both start on the bench for the Reds, with the Champions League final on the horizon next weekend.
  • Aston Villa are without goalkeeper Emi Martinez, Steven Gerrard declaring he decision as "out of his hands", after the Argentine picked up a knee injury.
  • John Stones is in the backline for Manchester City – though the Citizens are still using Fernandinho as a makeshift defender in his final match in English football. 
  • Hannibal given his first start for Manchester United, Edinson Cavani his last – as Cristiano Ronaldo and Luke Shaw miss the final game of the season.
  • Harry Kane does start for Tottenham Hotspur, despite the bout of food poisoning that he picked up last week. 
  • Jordan Pickford isn't in goal for Everton: it's Asmir Begovic for the Toffees. 
  • Mark Noble starts on the West Ham bench for his final match.

Manchester City look very relaxed arriving at the Etihad Stadium…

Erik ten Hag's at Crystal Palace today

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Tyler Roberts is back in the squad for Leeds United: a huge boost for the Whites in their quest for survival

Leeds United

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"We just have to win… Stevie has to do the rest," says Jurgen Klopp, eyeballing the camera in his pre-match interview

Jurgen Klopp

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Norwich City are out, looking to play party poopers today – and they're wearing t-shirts to support Blackpool star Jake Daniels, who came out as gay recently

Norwich City

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Wolves today are going 3-5-2 – and they don't concede many goals

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Could wolves manage to frustrate Liverpool today, regardless of what goes on 30 miles up the road? It could be a day of twists and turns…

"He’s not a pressing monster…"

Ralf Rangnick and Cristiano Ronaldo leave the pitch after Manchester United's loss to Middlesbrough on penalties in the FA Cup.

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Is this the clearest indication yet from Ralf Rangnick that Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving this summer?

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We're minutes away from kick-off now…

And we're away in all 10 games!

GOAL! Wolves 1-0 Liverpool

It's not a good start for Liverpool, who are down already…

Pedro Neto's is the only goal of the afternoon

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Early blow for Jurgen Klopp's side

Here's the man who's sent the title to Manchester City… as it stands

Pedro Neto

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Bukayo Saka today becomes the second youngest Arsenal player after Cesc Fabregas to feature in every Premier League game in a single season

Bukayo Saka

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Bad news for Newcastle, who have been forced to make an early change. Joelinton went down after a clash

Joelinton

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The Brazilian will be sad to see his season to end like after an aerial battle ended his game. What a campaign he's had, too.

So far so good for City…

Manchester City

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As it stands, the title is staying at the Etihad.

GOAL! NORWICH 0-1 TOTTENHAM

It's Dejan Kulusevski for Spurs, with a goal that might just secure top four for the Lilywhites.

GOAL! BURNLEY 0-1 NEWCASTLE

Newcastle take the lead through a Callum Wilson penalty.

Leeds United have had a goal ruled out by VAR

The drama continues…

Tottenham's two January signings, Kulusevski and Bentancur, combined for the goal at Norwich

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Was the January business where the top four was won and lost for Arsenal and Tottenham?

GOAL! LIVERPOOL 1-1 WOLVES

Sadio Mané equalises for the Reds and the title race is back on. More twists and turns to follow, perhaps?

As it stands then, Burnley are heading down with Leeds safe

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GOAL! ARSENAL 1-1 EVERTON

Gabriel Martinelli has slotted home a penalty for the Gunners after Alex Iwobi handled in the area. 

The detail is certainly not lost on Gooners that their goal has come courtesy of a former player

GOAL! CHELSEA 1-0 WATFORD

Kai Havertz for the Blues.

GOAL! ARSENAL 2-0 EVERTON
GOAL! TOTTENHAM 2-0 NORWICH

Eddie Nketiah and Harry Kane have given both north Londoners a two-goal lead.

GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 0-1 ASTON VILLA

It couldn't… could it?

Matty Cash has just had a major say on the destination of the Premier League title. Can City respond?

GOAL! CRYSTAL PALACE 1-0 MANCHESTER UNITED

The former Red Devil for the Eagles.

GOAL! BRIGHTON 0-1 WEST HAM

Michail Antonio for the Irons

We're now approaching half-time all around – and it's been eventful so far…

GOAL! ARSENAL 2-1 EVERTON

Donny van de Beek pulls one back for the visitors.

As it stands…

Manchester City are winning the title on goal difference ahead of Liverpool
Tottenham are finishing in the top four ahead of Arsenal
West Ham are getting Europa League over Manchester United
Leeds are staying up at Burnley's expense

Manchester City have taken off Fernandinho

The Brazilian ends his final match for City 45 minutes early, as Zinchenko comes on. Second half coming up…

"Sometimes you need a bit of panic. You need to liven up!"

Roy Keane and Micah Richards

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Roy Keane doesn't believe City need to keep calm, of course.

GOAL! BRIGHTON 1-1 WEST HAM

Joel Veltman with a goal that puts Manchester United into the Europa League spots.

Liverpool have had a goal disallowed against Wolves

Agonisingly fine margins.

Raheem Sterling comes on for Riyad Mahrez for Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has now made two changes to try and turn the tide.

GOAL! BRENTFORD 0-1 LEEDS

Raphinha converts a penalty.

GOAL! ARSENAL 3-1 EVERTON

Cedric with a third for Arsenal.

GOAL! LEICESTER 1-0 SOUTHAMPTON

James Maddison with a goal for Leicester

GOAL! ARSENAL 4-1 EVERTON

Gabriel with another for Arsenal. Has someone told them that they can't finish above Spurs at current?

GOAL! BURNLEY 0-2 NEWCASTLE

Wilson again…

Leeds are currently staying up as things stand

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Antonio Rudiger leaves the pitch at Stamford Bridge for the last time

Chelsea fans bid the defender farewell, with him off to Real Madrid imminently.

GOAL! NORWICH 0-3 TOTTENHAM

Kulusevski with a second. Fourth is Tottenham's.

Eddie Nketiah is off for Arsenal in what might be his last appearance. Alex Lacazette takes to the field in what's almost certainly his…

Neither striker has committed to a new Emirates deal.

Ilkay Gundogan now on, who might be making his last appearance for City, too

Bernardo Silva off for City. 

GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 0-2 ASTON VILLA

It's Philippe Coutinho – who else?

The unthinkable is happening.

Liverpool now just need the one goal and things to stay the same at the Etihad to win the Premier League title. 

Liverpool now have the fab front three on

Salah, Mané and Firmino are all on – and so is Luis Diaz.

GOAL! NORWICH 0-4 TOTTENHAM

It's Son: he's level with Salah for the Golden Boot.

Is this the moment that the title was lost for Manchester City?

Philippe Coutinho

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GOAL! NORWICH 0-5 TOTTENHAM

Son has another. He's now clear of Salah in the Golden Boot race with 23. 

GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 1-2 ASTON VILLA

Ilkay Gundogan with a header. The deficit is halved.

GOAL! BRIGHTON 2-1 WEST HAM

Pascal Gross with a blow to David Moyes' side's chances of Europa League football.

GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 2-2 ASTON VILLA

It's Rodri! The title is staying with City as it stands!

GOAL! BRENTFORD 1-1 LEEDS

Sergi Canos giving Leeds a nervy last 10 minutes. The Whites are still safe as it stands…

GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 3-2 ASTON VILLA

What a comeback! It's Ilkay Gundogan!

GOAL! ARSENAL 5-1 EVERTON

Martin Odegaard for Arsenal, who have been rampant this afternoon.

GOAL! LIVERPOOL 2-1 WOLVES

Mohamed Salah: who else?

Cheers at Anfield as information leaks through… 

…but it's the wrong info. The crowd dampens down once more. 

FULL-TIME: Norwich 0-5 Tottenham

Son Heung-min

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Spurs are definitely in the Champions League next season.

Ederson is down injured… he looks like staying on though.

GOAL! BRENTFORD 1-2 LEEDS

And the Whites are safe. 

IT'S OVER! MANCHESTER CITY WIN THE TITLE 

Full-time at Brentford – and Leeds have stayed up.

City have done it! Congratulations to them.

Chaotic scenes at the Etihad now as fans have stormed the pitch 

Manchester City

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City fans have been told a few times now to return to their seats…

Despair for Burnley, whose run in the Premier League comes to an end

Burnley

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What a moment for Leeds fans!

"Who said it was a good decision to get rid of Sean Dyche at Burnley? Crazy." 

Roy Keane

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"There's been a reaction, been a reset? Rubbish. No sympathy for Burnley." 

Roy Keane is pulling no punches on Sky Sports.

The final Premier League table

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1Manchester City93
2Liverpool92
3Chelsea74
4Tottenham Hotspur71
5Arsenal69
6Manchester United58
7West Ham United58
8Leicester City52
9Brighton & Hove Albion51
10Wolverhampton Wanderers51
11Newcastle United49
12Crystal Palace48
13Brentford46
14Aston Villa45
15Southampton40
16Everton39
17Leeds United 38
18Burnley35
19Watford23
20Norwich City22

Manchester City might have to replace their goalposts ahead of next season…

Manchester City

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Alisson meanwhile has won the Golden Glove

Alisson

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The celebrations are underway at the Etihad

Klopp has faced the Kop with a smile – of course the season isn't over yet for his men

Jurgen Klopp

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Four titles in five years for Manchester City!

Manchester City

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That's it from us – thanks for joining us all afternoon.