Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the final day of the Premier League season!
It’s been some journey, hasn’t it? Friday 11 August marked the start of the season — cut to nine months later and here we are.
Man City are champions, Man United have secured second, West Brom are relegated and Stoke are down too.
Still, there’s 10 more games to come — with one more relegation spot and the top four still to be confirmed it’s all to play for. Well, not all. But some to play for.
There’s a little under an hour to go before we get underway. We’ll be bringing you all the action from across all 10 games in the Premier League.
It’s clear that some of today’s fixtures mean significantly more than others, with Swansea’s clash with Stoke, Liverpool’s battle with Brighton and Chelsea’s encounter with Newcastle all very much top of the agenda.
Here’s a look at all of today’s games, with kick-off in each coming up at 3pm:
- Burnley vs Bournemouth
- Crystal Palace vs West Brom
- Huddersfield Town vs Arsenal
- Liverpool vs Brighton
- Man United vs Watford
- Newcastle United vs Chelsea
- Southampton vs Man City
- Swansea vs Stoke
- Tottenham vs Leicester City
- West Ham vs Everton
For the final time in 2017/18...#PL pic.twitter.com/WEaPumJxqO
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 13, 2018
Liverpool players and fans are continuing to arrive at Anfield as the Reds take on Brighton looking to secure Champions League football again next season.
Here is Jurgen Klopp’s starting eleven. A strong starting lineup, with Dominic Solanke named as well as the usual dynamic front three of Salah, Firmino and Mane up front.
📋 Here's the Reds team for our 1000th game in the @premierleague... pic.twitter.com/Rrjm4JrUqu
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 13, 2018
Michael Carrick captains Man United as they take on Watford at Old Trafford. It is the 36-year-old midfielder’s final appearance for the club he joined in 2006.
Here it is - our final starting XI of the 2017/18 @PremierLeague season! #MUFC #MUNWAT pic.twitter.com/PvLU3Ahnp8
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 13, 2018
But will this also be a final showing of a different kind for Chelsea today? Manager Antonio Conte names his team, as the Blues try and snatch a top four finish, but will the Italian be departing Stamford Bridge this summer?
Chelsea team: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill (c); Moses, Barkley, Kante, Bakayoko, Emerson; Hazard, Giroud.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 13, 2018
Subs: Caballero, Rudiger, Alonso, Fabregas, Willian, Pedro, Morata. #NEWCHE pic.twitter.com/WMXcsEQLBm
Perched on the other touchline at St James’ Park this afternoon, what a season it’s been for Rafa Benitez at Newcastle. The Spaniard had an up-and-down time of it at Chelsea and would undoubtedly relish ending a magnificent campaign on a high, at home, against his former employers here today.
It will also be an emotional day at the John Smith’s Stadium as Arsene Wenger takes charge of his last ever game for Arsenal against Huddersfield. He will be looking to secure a first away win in 2018, after a dismal run of seven consecutive league defeats on the road.
There are so many goodbyes today, and amongst them is Yaya Toure who makes his final appearance before departing Man City. It’s also his birthday today… *something, something… I wonder if they got him a cake… something something*
Wishing a very happy birthday to the one and only @YayaToure! 👑 #mancity pic.twitter.com/iDBHuNz1sv
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 13, 2018
What have been your highlights from this season? Best player? Worst signing? We’ve been having a look back at the highs and the lows from this campaign throughout the past week. Ahead of kick-off you can have a read our highlights from this season’s Premier League here, if you like.
Meanwhile, Swansea need nothing short of a miracle if they are to somehow avoid relegation today.
They take on Stoke knowing they aren’t mathematically down, but Carlos Carvalhal’s side will need Man City to defeat Southampton combined with a 10-goal swing between the two fixtures to stay up.
We’ve been discussing that and other Premier League talking points ahead of today’s kick-offs here. Surely it can’t happen, right?
Let's finish with a win!
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) May 13, 2018
🆚 @stokecity
📍 @LibertyStadium
🏆 @premierleague
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📲 #SWASTO pic.twitter.com/Eduy7fp5Vh
This is what the bottom of the Premier League looks like ahead of kick-off today. A little under ten minutes to go now, which game has your pick?
And at the foot of the #PL... pic.twitter.com/YVpV9pDOg5
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 13, 2018
Some quick points to note in some of the more crucial games before we get started:
- Liverpool need just a point against Brighton to secure a top four finish
- Man City are looking for a win against Southampton to reach the 100 point mark
- Chelsea need to beat Newcastle and hope Liverpool lose to Brighton to secure a top four finish
- Swansea need a 10-goal swing, between their meeting with Stoke and Man City’s game with Southampton to stay up
- Tottenham can secure third spot by beating Leicester by any score at Wembley
📹 Head Coach David Wagner presented Arsène Wenger with a special gift from #htafc ahead of today’s @premierleague match (AT) pic.twitter.com/AhIjPmbUtU
— Huddersfield Town (@htafcdotcom) May 13, 2018
Kick-off: We’re underway in all 10 games across the Premier League!
GOAL! We have the first goal of the afternoon after just four minutes and it’s come at Wembley. It’s a delivery from Riyad Mahrez who sets up Jamie Vardy to make it 1-0 — he puts Leicester ahead against Tottenham.
GOALLLLLL! Leicester take the lead. Vardy gets his head on the end of a Mahrez free kick to put the Foxes ahead.#TotLei pic.twitter.com/TmC8KSRFi9
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 13, 2018
GOAL! We have another at Wembley, two goals inside seven minutes! Harry Kane levels for Spurs and the England striker is now just two goals behind Mo Salah in the race for the golden boot. It’s Tottenham 1-1 Leicester City.
WE'RE BACK LEVEL! pic.twitter.com/Rc9Cmn6gT4
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 13, 2018
A penalty shout at Anfield as the ball strikes the arm of Ireland defender Shane Duffy, but nothing is given. Still 0-0 between Liverpool and Brighton — remember, a draw is good enough for the Reds to secure a Champions League finish.
A banner is flying above the John Smith Stadium in recognition of Arsene Wenger as his side take on Huddersfield.
Of course the small aircraft company that grew rich after years of pulling "Wenger Out" banners over the Emirates is sad Arsene is leaving pic.twitter.com/8agNMmYuWk
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) May 13, 2018
GOAL! Swansea have the first of what they can only hope is a bucketload of goals this afternoon. Andy King puts his side 1-0 up after 15 minutes. They’ll need a few more, mind.
GOOOOOAL!!!! @10_kingy puts us in front! pic.twitter.com/FtViF04V5r
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) May 13, 2018
GOAL! A third goal at Wembley and this really is looking like a classic. Riyad Mahrez set up his partner in crime Jamie Vardy for the opener, but now the winger takes centre stage. It’s 2-1 to Leicester against Tottenham.
It’s been the Mahrez-Vardy show at Wembley so far.
So, this is how we’re looking with 20 minutes or so on the clock. Swansea ahead against Stoke, while Leicester lead Spurs. No goals to speak of elsewhere so far.
GOAL! Chelsea’s slim hopes of securing a top four finish are slipping away. Dwight Gayle scores from four yards out to put Newcastle 1-0 ahead at St James’ Park. Antonio Conte’s side need a win and Liverpool defeat today to have any chance of making next season’s Champions League.
GOAL! LIVERPOOL 1-0 BRIGHTON (SALAH 26)
It goes from bad to worse for Chelsea, as Liverpool storm into the lead at Anfield. Dominic Solanke sets up Mohamed Salah for his 32nd Premier League goal of the season. As it stands, Liverpool are heading for a top four finish.
Most goals in a 38-game @PremierLeague season…
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 13, 2018
3️⃣2️⃣ MOHAMED SALAH
3️⃣1️⃣ Luis Suarez
3️⃣1️⃣ Alan Shearer
3️⃣1️⃣ Cristiano Ronaldo
Congratulations, @MoSalah! 👏 pic.twitter.com/oY3DK7Hhxy
Mohamed Salah breaks the record for most goals in a 38 game Premier League season the same day he was named Premier League Player of the Season. What a barnstorming season he has had.
GOAL! Stoke have levelled proceedings against Swansea and it looks all but certain that these two sides are both heading for the Championship next season. Badou Ndiaye pounces on Xherdan Shaqiri’s through ball to chip the ball over Fabianski and in. It’s Swansea 1-1 Stoke City.
31' GOAL! Great ball by Shaqiri, Badou is onside, he clips it over Fabianski to equalise (1-1) #SCFC pic.twitter.com/CpzaRt3H5Z
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) May 13, 2018
GOAL! MAN UNITED 1-0 WATFORD (RASHFORD 33)
We have lift-off at Old Trafford now too. Marcus Rashford with his 7th Premier League goal of the season just past the half hour mark puts Man United 1-0 ahead against Watford.
The England forward scores from close range thanks to Juan Mata’s cross, but the move was made all thanks to a killer through ball from Michael Carrick on his final appearance for the club.
So, as it stands Swansea are going down while Liverpool have a Champions League spot within sight. A draw will do for Jurgen Klopp’s side, but with Chelsea also a goal down against Newcastle at St James’ Park, it’s the Reds’ place to lose.
GOALS GALORE! They are absolutely flying in now — Arsenal have gone 1-0 ahead against Huddersfield thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Dejan Lovren has put Liverpool 2-0 up against Brighton, Stoke lead Swansea 2-1 thanks to Peter Crouch and Burnley have taken the lead via Chris Wood. Boom boom.
DEJAN DOUBLES OUR ADVANTAGE!!! pic.twitter.com/XLsJCf4NqF
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 13, 2018
This is how things currently stand with a handful of minutes to go before the interval.
In-between all of that, West Ham have also taken the lead at the London Stadium against Everton. Argentine Manuel Lanzini beats Jordan Pickford at his front post with a rare goal for the Hammers.
Half-time: We’re reached the halfway stage in all 10 games on the final day of the season.
Here’s the lay of the land with 45 minutes to come shortly.
45 mins.
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 13, 2018
13 goals.
1 #PL record. pic.twitter.com/BqNHrVQVp0
And here’s the current table. As it stands Swansea are heading to the Championship, while Liverpool sit in third spot, meaning automatic Champions League qualification. Still, 45 minutes to go remember.
Second-half: We’re back underway for all the the second halves in the Premier League!
GOAL! Tottenham are capitulating on the final day of the season, as Leicester add a third. Kelechi Iheanacho puts the visitors to Wembley 3-1 ahead, and Spurs seem to be throwing third spot away.
GOAL! But hold on. Tottenham respond right away and cut the deficit back to just one goal. Erik Lamela taps in from Kyle Walter-Peters’ cross and it’s 3-2 — what a game!
Erik pulls one back straight away! pic.twitter.com/BIGvz3SRoP
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 13, 2018
GOAL! What a game. What a game this is! Erik Lamela grabs his second of the afternoon and Spurs are somehow level, having trailed by two a matter of minutes ago. It’s Tottenham 3-3 Leicester after 53 minutes. Goodness gracious.
Xherdan Shaqiri misses a penalty for Stoke and passes up the chance to put his side two goals ahead. Paul Lambert’s side still lead Swansea 2-1 at the Liberty thanks to Peter Crouch.
Peter Crouch's header for Stoke was the 1000th Premier League goal of the season! https://t.co/juau7OQVR2 #SWASTO pic.twitter.com/IymNtfwaQB
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 13, 2018
GOAL! Goodness, it’s looking like an absolutely miserable end to the season for Antonio Conte. Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle have gone 2-0 ahead against Chelsea via Ayoze Perez. The Blues seem all but destined for Europa League football next season.
GOAL! LIVERPOOL 3-0 BRIGHTON (SOLANKE 53)
Liverpool are swaggering towards a top four finish now. Dominic Solanke has his first ever competitive goal for the club — he fires into the top corner from a tight angle to make it 3-0.
Dominic Solanke's goal against Brighton was the first of his senior career in any English competition.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 13, 2018
Finally off the mark. ☑️ pic.twitter.com/5GNoZ3KbxD
GOAL! Newcastle are having a brilliant time of it at St James’ Park. It’s a superb end to the season for Rafa Benitez, who surely must be at least a candidate for manager of the season. Ayoze Perez grabs his second to make it 3-0, beating César Azpilicueta to the ball from close range — it’s his 10th goal of the season and his first ever brace in the Premier League.
3-0 - It's a terrific training ground routine by the Magpies and Lejeune heads a free-kick back across goal for Pérez to steer in! #NUFC
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 13, 2018
A pair of goals to speak of — West Ham have doubled their lead against Everton thanks to Marko Arnautovic. But at Wembley Tottenham have capped a stunning turnaround and currently lead Leicester 4-3!
They had been 3-1 down, but three goals without reply sees Spurs wrestle back third spot. It turns out that the equaliser has now been awarded to a Christian Fuchs own goal, meanwhile Erik Lamela nodded in the fourth. It’s Tottenham 4-3 Leicester City. Wow!
With about 20 minutes remaining, here’s how things stand:
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have taken the lead against relegated West Brom at Selhurst Park. Wilfried Zaha grabs his 9th Premier League goal of the season, following some excellent work from Patrick van Aanholt to set him up.
Bournemouth are level against Burnley, who remember will be playing European football next season. Joshua King curls a brilliant effort beyond the fingertips of Nick Pope with 15 minutes to go.
We're level!
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) May 13, 2018
Wonderful finish from King, after Daniels' neat slide-rule pass into the left channel!#BURBOU 🔵 1-1 🍒 (74)
GOAL! Can you believe it? Leicester have equalised and we’ve had eight goals at Wembley. Jamie Vardy with his second of the afternoon, his 20th this season, and it’s Tottenham 4-4 Leicester.
GOALLLLLLLL! Vardy scores his 20th Premier League goal of the season. Mahrez plays him in and he rifles his shot into the top of the net.
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 13, 2018
4-4#TotLei pic.twitter.com/Wwu6Yq2BOE
ANOTHER! Nine, nine goals at Wembley! Tottenham race ahead again and it’s 5-4 to the hosts. Moments after Jamie Vardy pulled the sides level, Harry Kane snaps up with his second of the day. He’s not letting this golden boot get away without a fight, is he? Breathtaking stuff.
Everton have pulled one back at the London Stadium thanks to Oumar Niasse — the Toffees currently trail 2-1. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have doubled their lead against West Brom — Patrick van Aanholt is the man who’s scored it.
Pep Guardiola has brought on 17-year-old Phil Foden against Southampton, meaning he will be eligible for a Premier League medal. It’s still 0-0 at St Mary’s.
Phil Foden becomes the youngest ever Premier League medal winning player. #MCFC
— Jordan-Luke McDonald (@ByJordanLuke) May 13, 2018
Another for the Hammers against Everton. Manuel Lanzini gets a hold of Pablo Zabaleta’s pass, twists and turns and nods the ball past Jordan Pickford. It’s West Ham 3-1 Everton.
GOAL! LIVERPOOL 4-0 BRIGHTON (ROBERTSON 85)
Liverpool will secure a top four finish in the Premier League. Andy Robertson set up Dejan Lovren in the first half, but now the Scot has a goal of his own to put the Reds 4-0 ahead. It’s his first ever goal at Anfield!
87: Brighton don't quite manage to scramble the ball clear from a cross and @andrewrobertso5 is in the perfect place to lash home. Get in! 😄
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 13, 2018
[4-0]#LIVBHA pic.twitter.com/jXoY3nlykL
With just a couple of minutes to go, Liverpool are on course for fourth, while Tottenham hold onto third spot. Trailing Stoke 2-1 at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea are to be relegated to the Championship.
Meanwhile in his last ever game in charge of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger’s side still lead Huddersfield 1-0 thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while Man City are being held 0-0 by Southampton, meaning they will currently end the season on 98 points.
Just stoppage time to go!
GOAL! SOUTHAMPTON 0-1 MAN CITY (JESUS 94)
Right at the death, Man City look to have bagged all three points at St Mary’s. Gabriel Jesus pops up with a dramatic 94th minute winner, meaning Pep Guaridola’s side move onto 100 points and set a new Premier League record. Wow!
WAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!! @gabrieljesus33
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 13, 2018
🔴 0-1 🔵 #saintsvcity #mancity pic.twitter.com/19uNpcP2FN
Full-time scores:
- Burnley 1-2 Bournemouth
- Crystal Palace 2-0 West Brom
- Huddersfield Town 0-1 Arsenal
- Liverpool 4-0 Brighton
- Man United 1-0 Watford
- Newcastle United 3-0 Chelsea
- Southampton 0-1 Man City
- Swansea 1-2 Stoke City
- Tottenham 5-4 Leicester City
- West Ham 3-1 Everton
Goodness, what an end. Although there wasn’t as much riding on this final day as in previous years, there was certainly a lot of drama in the end.
Liverpool secure a top four spot, beating Brighton comfortably, while Tottenham also guarantee Champions League football with a stunning 5-4 win against Leicester City.
Swansea have been relegated, losing 2-1 at home to Stoke, while Arsene Wenger ends his tenure in charge of Arsenal with a 1-0 win against Huddersfield.
Champions Man City had to leave it late, but Gabriel Jesus’ stoppage time winner against Southampton means they end the season on 100 points — a new Premier League record.
Thanks a million for joining us, goodbye!
Final Premier League table: pic.twitter.com/AhwHONNt9H
— Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) May 13, 2018
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