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
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
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…
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.
There's only one Premier League trophy… so where's the trophy?
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
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
It looks like any title parade in Manchester could be a unifying event… maybe.
Quiz! Can you name the all-time Premier League stats holders?
We're looking for the top 20 appearance makers, goalscorers, assist givers and clean sheet holders
Will today see Romelu Lukaku's last Premier League appearance?
Thomas Tuchel has hinted that he's after new blood up front…
A number of Manchester United players may be making their final appearances today.
According to multiple reports, there's set to be an overhaul at Old Trafford.
The trophy has arrived at the Etihad Stadium
There could be a massive blow to Aston Villa's chances today – and Liverpool's – with Emi Martinez rumoured to be rested…
Dibu Martínez no va a atajar vs Manchester City. Decidió hacerlo para llegar bien al partido vs Italia. pic.twitter.com/URfLljoUMWMay 22, 2022
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
Yes, that's the new shirt, too, which was released this week. Nice, huh?
The FourFourTwo awards have been dished out, too
The masterclasses, breakthrough acts, goals and moments of the season – we've given our awards out.
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
This is how we line up for the final day of the @premierleague season 👊🔴Divock Origi misses out with a minor muscle issue.#LIVWOLMay 22, 2022
✌️ Two changes💥 Raul and Pedro leading the lineOur team for the final time this season 👇🐺📋 pic.twitter.com/1Mf0V9fyv4May 22, 2022
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United line-ups
COME ON YOU PALACE#CPFC | #CRYMUNMay 22, 2022
🚨 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 🚨Here's your United starting XI for the final game of the season 💪#MUFC | #CRYMUNMay 22, 2022
Arsenal vs Everton line-ups
🚨 TEAM NEWS🧱 Gabriel starts in defence💪 Elneny holds the midfield🌶 Saka in attack🔜 #ARSEVE pic.twitter.com/xtK8qQtQPiMay 22, 2022
🔵⚪️ TEAM NEWS! ⚪️🔵Frank makes 6️⃣ changes as Tom Davies makes his first appearance since November. COYB! 👊🔴 #ARSEVE 🔵 pic.twitter.com/dH9VAaD5wRMay 22, 2022
Chelsea vs Watford line-ups
Your Chelsea team news! 🔵@ParimatchGlobal | #CheWat pic.twitter.com/by2OwpAFYEMay 22, 2022
🚨 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨Here's how the Hornets line up for our final game of the 2021/22 campaign.#CHEWAT pic.twitter.com/ujDW12ZEfKMay 22, 2022
Leicester vs Southampton line-ups
For our season finale, here's our starting XI 📝#LeiSou pic.twitter.com/vpfUgrtOdnMay 22, 2022
Facing the Foxes 😇The #SaintsFC side for the final day of the #PL season: pic.twitter.com/9iX9Qpc73JMay 22, 2022
Brentford vs Leeds line-ups
🚨 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🚨➡ Janelt replaces the injured Norgaard🔙 Onyeka returns to matchday squadTeams presented by @BlueJeansNet #BrentfordFC #BRELEE pic.twitter.com/KOYXVGbr2rMay 22, 2022
📋 Your #LUFC Starting XI... pic.twitter.com/uFhLIUPntlMay 22, 2022
Burnley vs Newcastle United line-ups
📋 For the final time this season, here's our line-up to take on @NUFC 💫𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐒!#BURNEW | @SpreadexSport | #TogetherWeCanUTC pic.twitter.com/nJYbxWaq72May 22, 2022
🚨 TEAM-NEWS 🚨HWTL! 👊 pic.twitter.com/oaJPzNn9ZxMay 22, 2022
Manchester City vs Aston Villa line-ups
📋 TEAM NEWS IS IN! 📋XI | Ederson, Stones, Fernandinho (C), Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Jesus.SUBS | Carson, Walker, Ake, Sterling, Gundogan, Grealish, Zinchenko, Palmer, McAtee.#ManCity | @HaysTechnology pic.twitter.com/6Y9LF4a9GtMay 22, 2022
This is your Aston Villa team to face Manchester City this afternoon. 👊 #MCIAVL pic.twitter.com/z8YHywSTCpMay 22, 2022
Tottenham vs Norwich line-ups
Here's how we line-up for our final #PL game of the season! 👇 pic.twitter.com/03PDfhlrShMay 22, 2022
🚨 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🚨▪️ Krul replaces Gunn▪️ Sørensen starts ahead of Gibson▪️ Rashica in for Gilmour#NCFC | #NORTOT pic.twitter.com/pa9fUn7IaXMay 22, 2022
Brighton vs West Ham line-ups
Today's TEAM. 👊 Here's how we line-up against @WestHam this afternoon! 📝📲 https://t.co/S3j1TIvOB3 ✘ #BHAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/ao6n8hTcbhMay 22, 2022
📋 Our final lineup of the 2021/22 season looks like this!COME ON YOU IRONS!!! ⚒@betway | #BHAWHU pic.twitter.com/UllxPDQ9kFMay 22, 2022
The big team news from across the 10 Premier League games then…
- 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
Tyler Roberts is back in the squad for Leeds United: a huge boost for the Whites in their quest for survival
"We just have to win… Stevie has to do the rest," says Jurgen Klopp, eyeballing the camera in his pre-match interview
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
Wolves today are going 3-5-2 – and they don't concede many goals
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…"
Is this the clearest indication yet from Ralf Rangnick that Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving this summer?
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
Early blow for Jurgen Klopp's side
Here's the man who's sent the title to Manchester City… as it stands
Bukayo Saka today becomes the second youngest Arsenal player after Cesc Fabregas to feature in every Premier League game in a single season
Bad news for Newcastle, who have been forced to make an early change. Joelinton went down after a clash
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…
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
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
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
Iwobi is a Gunner through and throughMay 22, 2022
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 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
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?
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
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.
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Chaotic scenes at the Etihad now as fans have stormed the pitch
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
What a moment for Leeds fans!
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"Who said it was a good decision to get rid of Sean Dyche at Burnley? Crazy."
"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
1 | Manchester City | 93 |
2 | Liverpool | 92 |
3 | Chelsea | 74 |
4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 71 |
5 | Arsenal | 69 |
6 | Manchester United | 58 |
7 | West Ham United | 58 |
8 | Leicester City | 52 |
9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 51 |
10 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 51 |
11 | Newcastle United | 49 |
12 | Crystal Palace | 48 |
13 | Brentford | 46 |
14 | Aston Villa | 45 |
15 | Southampton | 40 |
16 | Everton | 39 |
17 | Leeds United | 38 |
18 | Burnley | 35 |
19 | Watford | 23 |
20 | Norwich City | 22 |
Manchester City might have to replace their goalposts ahead of next season…
Alisson meanwhile has won the Golden Glove
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
Four titles in five years for Manchester City!
That's it from us – thanks for joining us all afternoon.