Premier League Final Day Previews & Tips

Brighton vs Man United - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

Brighton @ 23/20    Draw @ 11/4    Man United @ 2/1

Brighton: DWLWL

Man United: WWWDW

Brighton welcome Man United to the Amex Stadium, with Brighton needing a win to secure European football next season.

• Leeds 1-0 Brighton (Calvert-Lewin 90'+6')

• Possession (34% / 66%)

• XG - Leeds (0.76) Brighton (2.76)

• Total Shots - Leeds (7) Brighton (19)

• Shots On Target - Leeds (1) Brighton (8)

• Total Passes - Leeds (279) Brighton (541)

Dominic Calvert Lewin’s late winner puts huge dent in Brighton’s European hopes as Leeds edge Brighton at Elland Road.

Brighton had their first shot on target in the 20th minute, but Pascal Gros long range drive was safely palmed away for a corner by Karl Darlow.

Gros was denied again on the stroke of half time by Darlow (43), with the former Newcastle man diving to his left before Jan Paul van Hecke headed the follow up over the bar.

Leeds could have gone ahead in the game without producing a shot on target, but Bart Verbruggen produced a smart save to prevent Lewis Dunk from chesting into his own goal (45).

Skipper Ethan Ampadu helped keep his side in it as he headed Danny Welbeck’s effort off his own line in the 51st minute.

Diego Gomez swept a golden chance from inside the box over in the 67th minute as it looked to be one of those days for the Seagulls.

Joel Piroe went within inches of making an immediate impact after coming on as a sub, as his left footed effort swept the ball agonisingly wide of Verbruggen’s top corner two minutes after coming on.

Leeds snatched all three points in the dying seconds, when Dominic Calvert Lewin intercepted van Hecke’s pass back before rounding Verbruggen for his 14th goal of the season, one of the bargains of the season after Leeds got the striker on a free from Everton.

Fabian Hurzeler gave his thoughts to MyAlbionTV after his side suffered a blow in their hopes for European football in the 1-0 defeat to Leeds:

"I think we could have (made it) it much easier today if we scored, if we used our chances more effectively. But overall, I was pleased how we created the chances, how we dominated the game.

Also, how we defended in the end. There was one easy mistake from us. Mistakes happen. It's a game of mistakes, so if you don't make mistakes, then there will never be a goal.

“So we have to accept it. We have to analyse it. We have to stay positive. We have to believe in ourselves and focus on the last game, focus on the things we can control because we did a lot of things right today.

We dominated the game. If we had scored earlier then I think it would be a much easier game. We take the positives away.

"I think in the first half we didn't play like we wanted to play, so that's something we'll be analysing. And then afterwards, we were much better.

We created a lot of chances, and in the end I think we should have won the game. That's why we stay positive and try to have a big finish at the Amex next week."

Fernandes Equals Record

• Man United 3-2 Nottingham Forest (Shaw 5', Morato 53', Cunha 55', Mbeumo 76', Gibbs-White 78')

• Possession (48.1% / 51.9%)

• XG - Man United (4.57) Nottingham Forest (1.88)

• Total Shots - Man United (29) Nottingham Forest (11)

• Shots On Target - Man United (8) Nottingham Forest (4)

• Total Passes - Man United (438) Nottingham Forest (472)

Bruno moved level with Henry and Kevin De Bruyne on most assists as goals from Shaw, Cunha and Mbeumo give United 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest in Casemiro’s last Old Trafford appearance.

Luke Shaw was the surprise source of the United opener, with the left back finding the bottom corner with a smart finish for his 1st goal in his 37th appearance this season (5).

At the other end Senne Lammens outlined his importance as he produced a one on one save with his legs to prevent Forest captain Morgan Gibbs White from scoring a 21st minute equaliser.

In the very next phase of play United counter attacked at speed, and it ended with Bryan Mbeumo rounding Sels before hitting the Nottingham Forest post, before Casemiro missed on the follow up.

Reported United target Elliot Anderson produced a fine cross as Morato headed in the Forest equaliser in the 53rd minute to make it 1-1.

United re-took the lead in controversial style two minutes later (55), when Bryan Mbeumo appeared to handle the ball in the build up before Mateus Cunha finished in style to make it 2-1.

Mbeumo made amends for a hatful of misses as he tapped in from close range to help Bruno Fernandes to his 20th assist of the season - ensuring the United midfielder moved level with record holders Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne for assists in one season (76).

Elliot Anderson’s second assist of the match teed up Morgan Gibbs White for a smart finish to set up a nervy finish at the Theatre of Dreams (78), but the game ended 3-2 to Michael Carrick’s men.

Michael Carrick spoke to MUTV about what Manchester United need to reach the next level after the Reds secured third place in the Premier League with a thrilling 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest:

“It was a good day. We were really conscious about finishing on a high. We’ve made some really good strides as a team and as a club.

It’s easy to get to this stage and that extra spark is not there. To finish like we did, for so many reasons, makes it's a good day for us.”

“It’s been pretty clear that over the coming days there will be clarity on the situation.

Today was all about getting the right result and shining the light on individuals so whatever the news is going to be, I’m sure you will get it in a few days.”

“There are two sides to it, I think. Understanding the position of where we want to get to, compared to where we’ve been. Understanding what steps that will take.

I do genuinely think it was a fantastic achievement to get where we are, the players deserve a lot of credit for that. You just want to keep improving.”

Betting Tips

• BTTS @ 1/2
• Danny Welbeck to score first @ 13/8
• Bryan Mbeumo to score first @ 11/2

Burnley vs Wolves - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

Burnley @ 7/5    Draw @ 13/5    Wolves @ 7/4

Burnley: LLLDL

Wolves: LLDLD

The ultimate dead rubber takes place at Turf Moor in this fixture, with the 19th place side hosting the 20th, the only carrot is for Wolves who could finish the season in 19th with a win.

• Arsenal 1-0 Burnley (Havertz 37')

• Possession (60.4% /39.6%)

• XG - Arsenal (1.29) Burnley (0.19)

• Total Shots - Arsenal (13) Burnley (5)

• Shots On Target - Arsenal (3) Burnley (0)

• Total Passes - Arsenal (513) Burnley (336)

Havertz scores winner with set piece goal but German avoids red card in the second half as they finally secure Premier League title.

Leandro Trossard struck the post in the 15th minute, as Arsenal looked to settle any nerves in their quest to land a first title in 22 years.

The Gunners were appealing for a penalty in the 34th minute when Bukayo Saka locked feet with Lucas Pires in the Burnley box, but replays showed it wasn’t a clear and obvious error from referee Paul Tierney.

The only goal of the game came in the 37th minute when Kai Havertz rose highest to meet Bukayo Saka’s corner.

Eberechi Eze went close to doubling the scoring in the 54th minute, but he scuffed his volley into the ground and from there it went harmlessly over the Burnley goal.

The former Palace man was denied again a minute later (55), as Maxim Esteve blocked the midfielder’s header from a Kai Havertz cutback before it bounced safely into the gloves of Max Weiss.

In the 67th minute Arsenal avoided one of the easiest red cards of the season, as Tierney and the VAR failed to send Havertz off for a nasty scrape down the back of Lesley Ugochukwu’s standing leg.

The German was substituted shortly after as the Gunners went on to record another 1-0 win, and it proved to be enough as City slipped up at Bournemouth to end Arsenal’s long wait for a Premier League title.

Mike Jackson spoke to Clarets+ at the full-time whistle following Burnley's defeat to table-toppers Arsenal on Monday night:

“Huge credit to the lads.

“We’ve lost the game but I’ve just said to the group there that I’m proud of them.

“It’s a real credit to them for sticking to the plan and staying in the game.

“We were playing against a top side but I felt we created doubt in the stadium.

“We could’ve dropped our heads after relegation but what we showed tonight and against Villa pleased me."

Good Point For Wolves

Two first half goals as Wolves and Fulham wind down the season with 1-1 draw at Molineux.

• Wolves 1-1 Fulham (Mané 25', Robinson 45'+3'(P))

• Possession (30.9% / 69.1%)

• XG - Wolves (1.40) Fulham (1.53)

• Total Shots - Wolves (11) Fulham (13)

• Shots On Target - Wolves (3) Fulham (5)

• Total Passes - Wolves (252) Fulham (580)

The returning Jose Sa produced a fine save at his back post to deny Alex Iwobi in the 12th minute, with the former Arsenal man volleying Timothy Castagne’s cross straight into the midrift of the Portuguese stopper.

Five minutes later Mateus Mane stung the gloves of Bernd Leno with a drive from distance (17), as the Premier League’s bottom club looked to sign off their last game in the league for a while with a win.

It was second time lucky for Mane as he drove Wolves into a 25th minute lead at Molineux, with the 18 year old piling into Hwang Hee Chan’s pass to make it 1-0.

Fulham should have equalised four minutes later (29), but Sander Berge headed his effort at the back post into the ground and over the bar.

The visitors were awarded a penalty on the stroke of half time when goalscorer Mateus Mane fouled Castagne in the Wolves box, with the incident a carbon copy of Mathys Tel’s effort for Spurs a week earlier.

Antonee Robinson was the unlikely choice for penalty taker, but the left back proved any doubters wrong as he slotted in his effort to ensure Fulham went into the break on level pegging (45+3).

Yerson Mosquera should have given Wolves the lead for a second time, but the defender missed with his free header in the 52nd minute.

Another chance went begging for the hosts in the 68th minute when Adam Armstrong hit the post after dinking over Leno, with the former Southampton man failing to add to his solitary goal since signing in January.

Wolves had one last chance with seven minutes remaining, but Mane’s cross managed to evade the gargantuan Tolo Arokoudare and Rodrigo Gomes at the back post as the game ended 1-1.

Rob Edwards told WolvesTV he was pleased to sign off at Molineux with a positive performance and result against Fulham and is determined to have the club in a better place come the first home game of next season:

“I think it was good response after last week, a better start to the game than last week. We had a foot in and it was nice to get the first goal.

The last 10, 15 minutes of the first half we probably took a step back, maybe because we were winning the game, and perhaps we started to try and block it up a little bit, which we don't want to do.

“We invited maybe a little bit too much pressure, and that resulted in a penalty, but I thought we stepped forward really well again in the second half.

We attacked the game well, we were aggressive, a lot of high regains, a lot of dangerous moments, and there were some big chances there that we weren't able to capitalise on.

“They’re really challenging circumstances now, because the writing's been on the wall for a long, long time, and we’re trying to eke out every bit of every one of them, and some can handle it better than others.

We're trying to put the right team out there that can handle that pressure and are going to fight.”

Betting Tips

• Total Goals - Under 2.5 Goals @ 3/1
• Zian Flemming to score first @ 10/3
• Adam Armstrong to score first @ 6/1

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

Crystal Palace @ 16/5    Draw @ 11/4    Arsenal @ 4/5

Crystal Palace: LLDLD

Arsenal: LWWWW

Crystal Palace welcome Arsenal to Selhurst Park in the final game of the season, with Palace looking now able to keep their players fresh ahead of their European final after Arsenal clinched the title in midweek.

• Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace (Sarr 6', Ouattara 40',88', Wharton 52')

• Possession (57.9%/ 42.1%)

• XG - Brentford (2.05) Crystal Palace (1.67)

• Total Shots - Brentford (14) Crystal Palace (16)

• Shots On Target - Brentford (3) Crystal Palace (5)

• Total Passes - Brentford (455) Crystal Palace (339)

Dango Ouattara bagged a brace as the Bees kept their European hopes alive having been behind twice at the Gtech.

Palace made the perfect start at the Gtech as Ismaila Sarr was awarded a penalty after he was brought down in the box by Caomhin Kelleher.

Sarr stepped up and converted the penalty he won to give Palace a 6th minute lead, as they prepare for the Europa Conference Final on the 27th May.

Kelleher went some way to making amends for his error as he produced a comfortable save to deny Daniel Munoz in the 14th minute.

Sarr could have had his second of the match two minutes later, but the winger’s effort struck the bar after Daicha Kamada had brilliantly dispossessed Mathias Jensen.

Two chances went begging in one sitting as Jorgen Strand Larsen struck the bar with a 33rd minute effort, before Tyrick Mitchell failed to capitalise on an empty goal on the follow up.

Palace were made to pay for those misses as Brentford equalised in the strangest of circumstances in the 40th minute, as Dango Ouattara scored the first of two goals as he unwittingly headed in Jaydee Canvot’s header beyond Henderson.

Adam Wharton ended his long wait for a Premier League goal in the 52nd minute, but he’ll have to owe Kelleher for the assist, with the Bees keeper making another costly mistake as the ball went through him.

Brentford equalised with two minutes of normal time remaining (88), as Dango Ouattara headed in Sepp van den Berg’s flick on from Michael Kayode’s long throw in.

Igor Thiago had a great chance to snatch all three points at the death, but his strike on the turn blazed high and wide over the bar as the game ended 2-2.

Oliver Glasner told PalaceTV said he felt that "more was possible" after the Eagles conceded a late equaliser against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium:

"We all felt that more was possible. We're disappointed with the late equaliser, but at the end we just gave Brentford too many set-plays and they are so good in set-plays.

"It felt strange to go into half-time with a 1-1 draw when we felt it should have been 3-0 [up] or something like this.

"But today’s performance for 60 minutes was really top. I have real appreciation for my players, because we played at Manchester City only four days ago.

"We're really in a very intense period of the season but they're always delivering, they're always showing great attitude.”

Arsenal Finally Champions

Havertz scores winner with set piece goal but German avoids red card in the second half as they finally secure Premier League title.

• Arsenal 1-0 Burnley (Havertz 37')

• Possession (60.4% /39.6%)

• XG - Arsenal (1.29) Burnley (0.19)

• Total Shots - Arsenal (13) Burnley (5)

• Shots On Target - Arsenal (3) Burnley (0)

• Total Passes - Arsenal (513) Burnley (336)

Leandro Trossard struck the post in the 15th minute, as Arsenal looked to settle any nerves in their quest to land a first title in 22 years.

The Gunners were appealing for a penalty in the 34th minute when Bukayo Saka locked feet with Lucas Pires in the Burnley box, but replays showed it wasn’t a clear and obvious error from referee Paul Tierney.

The only goal of the game came in the 37th minute when Kai Havertz rose highest to meet Bukayo Saka’s corner.

Eberechi Eze went close to doubling the scoring in the 54th minute, but he scuffed his volley into the ground and from there it went harmlessly over the Burnley goal.

The former Palace man was denied again a minute later (55), as Maxim Esteve blocked the midfielder’s header from a Kai Havertz cutback before it bounced safely into the gloves of Max Weiss.

In the 67th minute Arsenal avoided one of the easiest red cards of the season, as Tierney and the VAR failed to send Havertz off for a nasty scrape down the back of Lesley Ugochukwu’s standing leg.

The German was substituted shortly after as the Gunners went on to record another 1-0 win, and it proved to be enough as City slipped up at Bournemouth to end Arsenal’s long wait for a Premier League title.

Mikel Arteta entered the media conference room to reflect to www.arsenal.com on an evening that took us a step closer to the Premier League title:

“I knew it was going to be tough. I think in the first half we played some of the best football we've played this season.

We were very unfortunate not to score two or three goals, and then there was the story of the season as well, that we cannot do that.

We have to make sure we are extremely efficient at defending certain moments, not giving anything away to the opponent and winning the three points.

I think the desire that every single player shows in their defensive duties, their behaviours, the way they work for each other is phenomenal.

It's a lot of work, put in by all the coaches as well, and we all know the importance of that and how many results and wins we have because of that.”

Betting Tips

• BTTS @ 8/13
• Jean Philippe Mateta to score first @ 11/2
• Viktor Gyokeres to score first @ 4/1

Fulham vs Newcastle - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

Fulham @ 6/4    Draw @ 11/4    Newcastle @ 6/4

Fulham: DWLLD

Newcastle: LLWDW

Fulham welcome Newcastle to Craven Cottage this weekend, with this game likely to be the final match for both Marco Silva and Harry Wilson as both run down their contracts.

• Wolves 1-1 Fulham (Mané 25', Robinson 45'+3'(P))

• Possession (30.9% / 69.1%)

• XG - Wolves (1.40) Fulham (1.53)

• Total Shots - Wolves (11) Fulham (13)

• Shots On Target - Wolves (3) Fulham (5)

• Total Passes - Wolves (252) Fulham (580)

Two first half goals as Wolves and Fulham wind down the season with 1-1 draw at Molineux.

The returning Jose Sa produced a fine save at his back post to deny Alex Iwobi in the 12th minute, with the former Arsenal man volleying Timothy Castagne’s cross straight into the midrift of the Portuguese stopper.

Five minutes later Mateus Mane stung the gloves of Bernd Leno with a drive from distance (17), as the Premier League’s bottom club looked to sign off their last game in the league for a while with a win.

It was second time lucky for Mane as he drove Wolves into a 25th minute lead at Molineux, with the 18 year old piling into Hwang Hee Chan’s pass to make it 1-0.

Fulham should have equalised four minutes later (29), but Sander Berge headed his effort at the back post into the ground and over the bar.

The visitors were awarded a penalty on the stroke of half time when goalscorer Mateus Mane fouled Castagne in the Wolves box, with the incident a carbon copy of Mathys Tel’s effort for Spurs a week earlier.

Antonee Robinson was the unlikely choice for penalty taker, but the left back proved any doubters wrong as he slotted in his effort to ensure Fulham went into the break on level pegging (45+3).

Yerson Mosquera should have given Wolves the lead for a second time, but the defender missed with his free header in the 52nd minute.

Another chance went begging for the hosts in the 68th minute when Adam Armstrong hit the post after dinking over Leno, with the former Southampton man failing to add to his solitary goal since signing in January.

Wolves had one last chance with seven minutes remaining, but Mane’s cross managed to evade the gargantuan Tolo Arokoudare and Rodrigo Gomes at the back post as the game ended 1-1.

Marco Silva told FFCTV that he wasn’t satisfied with a point away at Wolves, as his Fulham team were held to a 1-1 draw at Molineux:

“It was a must-win game for us. It wasn't under our control any more but we wanted to keep some hopes to fight for a European place.

“First-half, I believe that we had a good game. We had the game under control. It's been difficult for us to be clinical and ruthless and put the ball in the back of the net.

“We did create - the goal came from a penalty but overall we were in control of the game. We were the team that tried to create more chances.

“Second-half was not good enough, simple as that. We didn't create many, many chances. We didn't have clear chances. For me, it's difficult to find a reason for the unforced mistakes and sloppy decisions.

“Many things that are not normal at this level happened second-half and we didn't have the chance to control the game and create chances.

We tried, but it wasn't the best second-half definitely."

Magpies Send Hammers Packing

West Ham have one foot in the Championship after suffering third straight defeat as Newcastle thump them 3-1 at St. James Park.

• Newcastle 3-1 West Ham (Woltemade 15', Osula 19',65', Castellanos 69')

• Possession (55.5% / 44.5%)

• XG - Newcastle (1.70) West Ham (0.88)

• Total Shots - Newcastle (15) West Ham (15)

• Shots On Target - Newcastle (7) West Ham (8)

• Total Passes - Newcastle (497) West Ham (401)

The Hammers made a poor and nervy start and Mads Hermansen’s wayward pass was punished in the 15th minute when Nick Woltemade swept Harvey Barnes cross in to make it 1-0.

Eddie Howe’s side doubled their lead four minutes later when Will Osula slotted Jacob Ramsey’s pass beyond Hermansen to rapturous applause in North London (19).

Bruno Guimaraes went close to a third eight minutes before the break (37), but his drive from the Newcastle left went just over Hermansen’s bar.

It was game over in the 65th minute when Will Osula scored his second of the match, the striker converting his seventh goal of the season as he swept Joe Willock’s cutback to give the hosts an unassailable 3-0 lead.

Valentin Castellanos’ stunning effort in the 69th did see West Ham at least record a consolation goal, but they left themselves too big a mountain to climb.

Five minutes later West Ham should have capitalised on another Newcastle error, but Jarrod Bowen’s effort from Malick Thiaw’s mistake was hit straight into the grateful arms of Nick Pope.

Castallenos struck the bar in the 77th minute to compound a miserable afternoon for the Hammers, it’ll be a case of what if should rivals Tottenham go on to secure a result against Chelsea or Everton as the Hammers Premier League survival hangs by a thread.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to Sky Sports:

"It wasn't the perfect game from us but it was very good in phases, especially in the first half.

"I thought we were excellent with the ball, really creative.

"I think we've seen real progression in the last few weeks. A much better performance.

"We're showing signs we're beginning to re-find our form."

Betting Tips

• BTTS @ 8/15
• Rodrigo Muniz to score first @ 9/2
• Will Osula to score first @ 13/2

Liverpool vs Brentford - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

Liverpool @ 4/5    Draw @ 3/1    Brentford @ 3/1

Liverpool: WWLDL

Brentford: DLWLD

Liverpool welcome Brentford to Anfield in a huge game for both sides, with both sides potentially needing wins to secure their European football aims.

• Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool (Rogers 42', van Dijk 52',90'+2', Watkins 57',73', McGinn 89')

• Possession (44.7% / 55.3%)

• XG - Aston Villa (1.85) Liverpool (1.43)

• Total Shots - Aston Villa (14) Liverpool (16)

• Shots On Target - Aston Villa (9) Liverpool (5)

• Total Passes - Aston Villa (365) Liverpool (443)

Villa qualify for next seasons Champions League as Ollie Watkins double helps them thump Arne Slot’s side.

It was another Austin MacPhee masterclass as Villa took a 42nd minute lead at Villa Park, with Morgan Rogers ending his recent goal drought as he curled in the Villa opener from a well worked short corner routine to make it 1-0.

Liverpool rallied as captain Virgil Van Dijk headed in Dominic Szoboszlai’s ball to the back post to level the scoring for the Reds in the 52nd minute.

Rio Ngumoha went close to giving Liverpool the lead four minutes later (56), but his effort cut back onto the inside of Emi Martinez’s post, with the Villa keeper getting a fingertip to it before Gakpo blazed the follow up over.

Villa were given a gift as they re-took the lead a minute later (57), with Szoboszlai recreating Steven Gerrard’s slip from all those years ago before Watkins pounced to make it 2-1.

Emi Buendia struck the bar with a right footed drive as Villa were a whisker away from doubling their lead in the 70th minute.

• Ollie Watkins did double the Villa lead three minutes later, with the striker showing Pau Torres how to finish as he followed up Youri Tielemans drive after the Spanish defender as the Villans took a 3-1 lead (73).

• Villa secured the win in style through captain John McGinn, with the Scotland international’s sumptous left footed strike flying over Giorgi Marmardashvilli into the top corner with a minute to go to make it 4-1 (89).

Virgil Van Dijk attempted to add some respectability to the scoreline with another header from a Szoboszlai cross in the 92nd minute, but it wasn’t enough as the Reds suffered another humiliating defeat at Villa Park.

Arne Slot gave his thoughts to LFCTV following Liverpool's 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa on the Friday Night Football:

“Damaging because we needed either a win or maybe, maybe, maybe two draws would have been enough as well.

But now we know one thing for sure – that we need a win next week if we have to do it ourselves. As we all know, other teams, of course, need to pick up points as well for us to need a win.

So that's really damaging that we were not able to get a result, let alone a win here today. There were parts in the game where I felt a result could have gone our way.

But I think what people are mainly focused on is the period after the 2-1 where we couldn't find any momentum anymore and we conceded two other goals.

That was the most difficult period in the game.”

Four Goal Thriller At Gtech

Dango Ouattara bagged a brace as the Bees kept their European hopes alive having been behind twice at the Gtech.

• Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace (Sarr 6', Ouattara 40',88', Wharton 52')

• Possession (57.9%/ 42.1%)

• XG - Brentford (2.05) Crystal Palace (1.67)

• Total Shots - Brentford (14) Crystal Palace (16)

• Shots On Target - Brentford (3) Crystal Palace (5)

• Total Passes - Brentford (455) Crystal Palace (339)

Palace made the perfect start at the Gtech as Ismaila Sarr was awarded a penalty after he was brought down in the box by Caomhin Kelleher.

Sarr stepped up and converted the penalty he won to give Palace a 6th minute lead, as they prepare for the Europa Conference Final on the 27th May.

Kelleher went some way to making amends for his error as he produced a comfortable save to deny Daniel Munoz in the 14th minute.

Sarr could have had his second of the match two minutes later, but the winger’s effort struck the bar after Daicha Kamada had brilliantly dispossessed Mathias Jensen.

Two chances went begging in one sitting as Jorgen Strand Larsen struck the bar with a 33rd minute effort, before Tyrick Mitchell failed to capitalise on an empty goal on the follow up.

Palace were made to pay for those misses as Brentford equalised in the strangest of circumstances in the 40th minute, as Dango Ouattara scored the first of two goals as he unwittingly headed in Jaydee Canvot’s header beyond Henderson.

Adam Wharton ended his long wait for a Premier League goal in the 52nd minute, but he’ll have to owe Kelleher for the assist, with the Bees keeper making another costly mistake as the ball went through him.

Brentford equalised with two minutes of normal time remaining (88), as Dango Ouattara headed in Sepp van den Berg’s flick on from Michael Kayode’s long throw in.

Igor Thiago had a great chance to snatch all three points at the death, but his strike on the turn blazed high and wide over the bar as the game ended 2-2.

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews to Sky Sports:

"Who knows? I haven't had time to look at the table. We only really focus on ourselves.

"I've seen it all season, the way we train and the way we are. We didn't perform to our levels today but the character was there in abundance.

I have no doubt that will be there next weekend against Liverpool.

"I knew it was a special group, that was the most exciting part of getting the job. We have earned the right to be where we are. A really special group."

Betting Tips

• Total Goals - Over 2.5 @ 1/2
• Alexander Isak to score first @ 4/1
• Igor Thiago to score first @ 5/1

Man City vs Aston Villa - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

Man City @ 2/5    Draw @ 4/1    Aston Villa @ 6/1

Man City: WDWWD

Aston Villa: WLLDW

Man City welcome Aston Villa to the Etihad in their final game of the season, with the title now gone in what could be Pep’s final game as Manchester City manager.

• Bournemouth 1-1 Man City (Kroupi 39', Haaland 90'+5')

• Possession (45.7%/ 54.3%)

• XG - Bournemouth (2.25) Man City (1.48)

• Total Shots - Bournemouth (10) Man City (14)

• Shots On Target - Bournemouth (2) Man City (5)

• Total Passes - Bournemouth (446) Man City (536)

Junior Kroupi’s 39th minute goal hands title to Arsenal as City fail to take the fight to the final game despite a late goal from Erling Haaland.

The in form Jeremy Doku went close to giving City a vital fourth minute lead, but his left footed effort from the edge of the box was comfortably saved by Cherries keeper Djordje Petrovic.

At the other end Evanilson missed a golden chance to give the hosts a 1-0 lead, but the Brazilian produced a miss of the season contender, as he blazed over from less than six yards out.

Fans in North London and Bournemouth were cheering when Junior Kroupi curled one in to give Bournemouth a 1-0 lead, with the young forward brilliantly converting Adrien Truffert’s cross in the 39th minute.

Nico O’Reilly missed a great chance to give City a leveller a minute after the restart (46), with the left back hitting his effort straigh at Petrovic having been put through on goal by Haaland.

Bournemouth went close to doubling their lead in the 62nd minute through Rayan, but the Brazilian’s effort on the turn struck Gianluigi Donnarumma’s post.

David Brooks could have sealed the win four minutes after coming on (88), but the midfielder scuffed his finish from Tavernier’s cross and it landed safely in Donnarumma’s arms.

Brooks could have made amends in the 90th minute, but he struck the post from Enes Unal’s through ball as City miraculously escaped again.

Erling Haaland’s 95th minute equalised proved to be too little, too late as City’s second stumble saw Arsenal crowned Champions with a game to spare in what could be Pep’s penultimate game as City boss.

Pep Guardiola gave his verdict to City+ after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth:

“A tough game, we knew it. We missed a bit of energy and their players up front have energy. We fought.

First half was really good. We had the chance with Nico, the offside with Erling, how quick he did the offside. We got the goal but it was too late.

It is what it is. We put a lot of midfield players to have control and stop a transition game. The players gave everything all season and fighting in difficult circumstances until the end.

We were close. On behalf of Manchester City we congratulate Arsenal and Mikel and their fans. They deserve it.”

Villa Hammer Sorry Reds

Villa qualify for next seasons Champions League as Ollie Watkins double helps them thump Arne Slot’s side.

• Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool (Rogers 42', van Dijk 52',90'+2', Watkins 57',73', McGinn 89')

• Possession (44.7% / 55.3%)

• XG - Aston Villa (1.85) Liverpool (1.43)

• Total Shots - Aston Villa (14) Liverpool (16)

• Shots On Target - Aston Villa (9) Liverpool (5)

• Total Passes - Aston Villa (365) Liverpool (443)

It was another Austin MacPhee masterclass as Villa took a 42nd minute lead at Villa Park, with Morgan Rogers ending his recent goal drought as he curled in the Villa opener from a well worked short corner routine to make it 1-0.

Liverpool rallied as captain Virgil Van Dijk headed in Dominic Szoboszlai’s ball to the back post to level the scoring for the Reds in the 52nd minute.

Rio Ngumoha went close to giving Liverpool the lead four minutes later (56), but his effort cut back onto the inside of Emi Martinez’s post, with the Villa keeper getting a fingertip to it before Gakpo blazed the follow up over.

Villa were given a gift as they re-took the lead a minute later (57), with Szoboszlai recreating Steven Gerrard’s slip from all those years ago before Watkins pounced to make it 2-1.

Emi Buendia struck the bar with a right footed drive as Villa were a whisker away from doubling their lead in the 70th minute.

• Ollie Watkins did double the Villa lead three minutes later, with the striker showing Pau Torres how to finish as he followed up Youri Tielemans drive after the Spanish defender as the Villans took a 3-1 lead (73).

• Villa secured the win in style through captain John McGinn, with the Scotland international’s sumptous left footed strike flying over Giorgi Marmardashvilli into the top corner with a minute to go to make it 4-1 (89).

Virgil Van Dijk attempted to add some respectability to the scoreline with another header from a Szoboszlai cross in the 92nd minute, but it wasn’t enough as the Reds suffered another humiliating defeat at Villa Park.

Unai Emery reflected on a "fantastic, brilliant" night for Aston Villa when he spoke to VillaTV, as they sealed Champions League football with an impressive 4-2 win at home to Liverpool:

“Absolutely fantastic. Brilliant. The response of the supporters, very, very grateful, and the players, very, very grateful.

“And this achievement is really fantastic. Europe, Champions League, 62 points, testing against Liverpool today. Since I (came) here, we didn’t beat them, today is the first match we beat them.

“It’s really fantastic, and as well, deserving it. Of course, struggling. Of course, tough match the first half, the second half better. But how we are again in Champions League is really fantastic.

“I think our development makes sense, playing Europe, (it) makes sense more playing Champions League. And then to compete like we did last year, or like we are doing this year is something fantastic, because it’s so, so demanding.

“Now we are 37 matches, playing today. And here at home, how we did today the last match (was) really fantastic. Absolutely brilliant, how we enjoyed the atmosphere we have here.”

Betting Tips

• BTTS @ 4/6
• Erling Haaland to score first @ 15/8
• Ollie Watkins to score first @ 9/1

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

Nottingham Forest @ 21/10    Draw @ 11/4    Bournemouth @ 11/10

Nottingham Forest: WWWDL

Bournemouth: WDWWD

Nottingham Forest welcome Bournemouth to the City Ground on the final day, with the Cherries still chasing the European football dream in Andoni Iraola’s last game in charge.

• Man United 3-2 Nottingham Forest (Shaw 5', Morato 53', Cunha 55', Mbeumo 76', Gibbs-White 78')

• Possession (48.1% / 51.9%)

• XG - Man United (4.57) Nottingham Forest (1.88)

• Total Shots - Man United (29) Nottingham Forest (11)

• Shots On Target - Man United (8) Nottingham Forest (4)

• Total Passes - Man United (438) Nottingham Forest (472)

Bruno moved level with Henry and Kevin De Bruyne on most assists as goals from Shaw, Cunha and Mbeumo give United 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest in Casemiro’s last Old Trafford appearance.

Luke Shaw was the surprise source of the United opener, with the left back finding the bottom corner with a smart finish for his 1st goal in his 37th appearance this season (5).

At the other end Senne Lammens outlined his importance as he produced a one on one save with his legs to prevent Forest captain Morgan Gibbs White from scoring a 21st minute equaliser.

In the very next phase of play United counter attacked at speed, and it ended with Bryan Mbeumo rounding Sels before hitting the Nottingham Forest post, before Casemiro missed on the follow up.

Reported United target Elliot Anderson produced a fine cross as Morato headed in the Forest equaliser in the 53rd minute to make it 1-1.

United re-took the lead in controversial style two minutes later (55), when Bryan Mbeumo appeared to handle the ball in the build up before Mateus Cunha finished in style to make it 2-1.

Mbeumo made amends for a hatful of misses as he tapped in from close range to help Bruno Fernandes to his 20th assist of the season - ensuring the United midfielder moved level with record holders Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne for assists in one season (76).

Elliot Anderson’s second assist of the match teed up Morgan Gibbs White for a smart finish to set up a nervy finish at the Theatre of Dreams (78), but the game ended 3-2 to Michael Carrick’s men.

Vítor Pereira told ForestTV he retained his pride in his Nottingham Forest players for the spirit they showed to try and get a positive result against Manchester United in the Reds’ final away match of the season:

“It was a pity because it decided the game. In the end we tried to react in a crazy way but we lost our organisation. We have our ambition and we want to score goals to get something from the game.

“This isn’t the game I like because it is very open and they’re very dangerous on the counter-attack, but in the end we must accept the result.

“We tried to balance ourselves out and put balls in the box to get the goal but in the end we couldn’t.

“In this moment of the game it’s difficult for a manager to control because the players are playing with heart.

“In the end they showed character, they are winners and they want to compete and score goals.

“Now we’re thinking about the next game and trying to win at home.

“I’m very proud of them (the players) and I’m proud of our supporters again because they did everything to help us to get points.”

Cherries Secure European Football

Junior Kroupi’s 39th minute goal hands title to Arsenal as City fail to take the fight to the final game despite a late goal from Erling Haaland.

• Bournemouth 1-1 Man City (Kroupi 39', Haaland 90'+5')

• Possession (45.7%/ 54.3%)

• XG - Bournemouth (2.25) Man City (1.48)

• Total Shots - Bournemouth (10) Man City (14)

• Shots On Target - Bournemouth (2) Man City (5)

• Total Passes - Bournemouth (446) Man City (536)

The in form Jeremy Doku went close to giving City a vital fourth minute lead, but his left footed effort from the edge of the box was comfortably saved by Cherries keeper Djordje Petrovic.

At the other end Evanilson missed a golden chance to give the hosts a 1-0 lead, but the Brazilian produced a miss of the season contender, as he blazed over from less than six yards out.

Fans in North London and Bournemouth were cheering when Junior Kroupi curled one in to give Bournemouth a 1-0 lead, with the young forward brilliantly converting Adrien Truffert’s cross in the 39th minute.

Nico O’Reilly missed a great chance to give City a leveller a minute after the restart (46), with the left back hitting his effort straigh at Petrovic having been put through on goal by Haaland.

Bournemouth went close to doubling their lead in the 62nd minute through Rayan, but the Brazilian’s effort on the turn struck Gianluigi Donnarumma’s post.

David Brooks could have sealed the win four minutes after coming on (88), but the midfielder scuffed his finish from Tavernier’s cross and it landed safely in Donnarumma’s arms.

Brooks could have made amends in the 90th minute, but he struck the post from Enes Unal’s through ball as City miraculously escaped again.

Erling Haaland’s 95th minute equalised proved to be too little, too late as City’s second stumble saw Arsenal crowned Champions with a game to spare in what could be Pep’s penultimate game as City boss.

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola to Sky Sports:

"At the beginning of the season you didn't imagine [Europe]. It has been so nice and we have a chance to fight for the Champions League in the last game and we really deserve this, especially for the game we played so well. We have not won the game but it does not matter.

"Today has been a good reflection of the club. I'm very happy for the club, the players, the supporters and the staff. It's the best way to finish with something you can touch I can't ask for anything more.

"Pep is the top of the top. He has won everything. It was a difficult game for them, they played three days ago with the tension of a final.

We made them play a difficult game and they were obviously tired but they have this quality. It makes it even more nice when you play like this against an opposition that are so good.

"We have a special group of players. They are consistent and always there. Right now there is nothing about my future in my head, I just want to celebrate and push it.

We have Europa League, next let's maximise our options. Can we take the last Champions League spot?

"I still don't know where I will go but I'm in no rush, let's finish on a high."

Betting Tips

• Total Goals - Over 2.5 Goals @ 4/7
• Chris Wood to score first @ 4/1
• Junior Kroupi to score first @ 9/2

Sunderland vs Chelsea - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

Sunderland @ 5/2    Draw @ 11/4    Chelsea @ 19/20

Sunderland: LLDDW

Chelsea: LLLDW

Sunderland welcome Chelsea to the Stadium of Light, with both sides still looking to secure European football in the final game of the season.

• Everton 1-3 Sunderland (Röhl 43', Brobbey 59', Le Fée 81', Isidor 90'+1')

• Possession (48.5% / 5.5%)

• XG - Everton (1.07) Sunderland (0.73)

• Total Shots - Everton (10) Sunderland (7)

• Shots On Target - Everton (4) Sunderland (3)

• Total Passes - Everton (406) Sunderland (430)

Everton’s European dreams in tatters after damaging 3-1 home defeat against Sunderland.

Tim Iroegbunam was lucky to avoid a red card in the 25th minute when he went flying into a challenge on Sunderland’s Reinildo.

It was the hosts who took the lead in the 43rd minute through an unlikely source, as Merlin Rohl scored his first goal of the season with a deflected effort to make it 1-0 before the break.

Brian Brobbey made the most of a terrible mistake from Jake O’Brien to fire the visitors level in the 59th minute, shaking off Toffees skipper James Tarkowski in the process.

Sunderland completed the turnaround with a good team move in the 81st minute, with Enzo Le Fee finishing Chris Rigg’s pass before breaking out the Spider-Man celebration as the Black Cats made it 2-1.

O’Brien went close to making amends for his earlier error with four minutes remaining, but his bullet header from close range was brilliantly saved by the shoulder of goalkeeper Robin Roefs.

Sunderland wrapped up the win in the 91st minute, with the departing Seamus Coleman at fault as he elected to leave Habib Diarra’s cross to the back post before Wilson Isidor tapped in for his sixth goal of the season (90+1).

That all but ends Everton’s hopes of securing European football, but it does mean that Sunderland could end the season in 7th if Brentford and Brighton were to lose on the final day and the Black Cats were to beat Chelsea at the Stadium of Light.

Blues Down Spurs

Enzo Fernandes and Andrey Santos goals are enough as Chelsea do their best to relegate bitter rivals Spurs with 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

• Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham (Fernández 18', Santos 67', Richarlison 74')

• Possession (44.2% / 55.8%)

• XG - Chelsea (0.63) Tottenham (1.27)

• Total Shots - Chelsea (9) Tottenham (9)

• Shots On Target - Chelsea (4) Tottenham (3)

• Total Passes - Chelsea (432) Tottenham (546)

Mathys Tel went close to giving Tottenham an 11th minute lead at the Bridge, but the Frenchman’s back post header was only kept out by the Chelsea woodwork.

At the other end Antonin Kinsky continued his fine run of form as he pushed Cole Palmer’s effort out for a corner in the 14th minute.

But the Czech Republic keeper was powerless to prevent Chelsea taking the lead four minutes later (18), as Blues skipper Enzo Fernandes fired in from distance to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.

Fernandes could have doubled his and Chelsea’s tally on the night, but his 29th minute free kick rattled the Tottenham bar before going safely behind for a goal kick.

Cole Palmer saw his effort in the first minute of first half stoppage time go agonisingly wide of the Tottenham bottom corner as he continues to find some form ahead of this summers World Cup.

Tottenham’s first effort on target came in the 59th minute, but Richarlison’s tame header from a Spurs corner was headed safely into the arms of Robert Sanchez.

Andrey Santos put the finishing touch on a Chelsea win as the Brazilian swept in the Blues second in the 67th minute, with Randal Kolo Muani’s stray ball punished.

Richarlison’s 74th minute finish from Pape Sarr’s clever flick set up a nervy finish at Stamford Bridge, as Roberto De Zerbi’s men looked to avoid a final day of drama.

But a last ditch tackle from Jorrel Hato and a helping hand from referee Stuart Atwell right at the death mean that Spurs still remain teetering on the brink of relegation, but anything other than a loss on the final day means the North Londoners will remain in England’s top flight.

Calum McFarlane told ChelseaTV he believes the atmosphere inside Stamford Bridge inspired the Chelsea players to overcome tired legs and bounce back from the FA Cup final with a London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur:

‘I thought the atmosphere was exceptional tonight,’ said McFarlane at the end of the game. ‘I thought you could feel the energy.

I thought it was exceptional at Wembley as well, and I think it always helps the team when we get that positive energy and it drives us on to do more.

‘There were lads out there tonight that were dead on their feet, but the crowd, the enthusiasm and the drive from the crowd, drives them on to just push a little bit extra, and I thought that was clear tonight.’

‘I thought we played some really nice stuff in the first half, thought we deserved the two-goal lead when we got it, and then it was about when Spurs obviously showed more energy.

‘They had more time to prepare for the game, more rest. You could tell that was coming and we just needed to dig in for the result like I thought we did well at the end.’

Betting Tips

• BTTS @ 8/13
• Brian Brobbey to score first @ 5/1
• Cole Palmer to score first @ 5/1

Tottenham vs Everton - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

Tottenham @ 5/6    Draw @ 13/5    Everton @ 5/2

Tottenham : DWWDL

Everton: LLDDL

Tottenham welcome Everton to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Spurs needing just a point to secure their Premier League status

• Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham (Fernández 18', Santos 67', Richarlison 74')

• Possession (44.2% / 55.8%)

• XG - Chelsea (0.63) Tottenham (1.27)

• Total Shots - Chelsea (9) Tottenham (9)

• Shots On Target - Chelsea (4) Tottenham (3)

• Total Passes - Chelsea (432) Tottenham (546)

Enzo Fernandes and Andrey Santos goals are enough as Chelsea do their best to relegate bitter rivals Spurs with 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Mathys Tel went close to giving Tottenham an 11th minute lead at the Bridge, but the Frenchman’s back post header was only kept out by the Chelsea woodwork.

At the other end Antonin Kinsky continued his fine run of form as he pushed Cole Palmer’s effort out for a corner in the 14th minute.

But the Czech Republic keeper was powerless to prevent Chelsea taking the lead four minutes later (18), as Blues skipper Enzo Fernandes fired in from distance to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.

Fernandes could have doubled his and Chelsea’s tally on the night, but his 29th minute free kick rattled the Tottenham bar before going safely behind for a goal kick.

Cole Palmer saw his effort in the first minute of first half stoppage time go agonisingly wide of the Tottenham bottom corner as he continues to find some form ahead of this summers World Cup.

Tottenham’s first effort on target came in the 59th minute, but Richarlison’s tame header from a Spurs corner was headed safely into the arms of Robert Sanchez.

Andrey Santos put the finishing touch on a Chelsea win as the Brazilian swept in the Blues second in the 67th minute, with Randal Kolo Muani’s stray ball punished.

Richarlison’s 74th minute finish from Pape Sarr’s clever flick set up a nervy finish at Stamford Bridge, as Roberto De Zerbi’s men looked to avoid a final day of drama.

But a last ditch tackle from Jorrel Hato and a helping hand from referee Stuart Atwell right at the death mean that Spurs still remain teetering on the brink of relegation, but anything other than a loss on the final day means the North Londoners will remain in England’s top flight.

Roberto De Zerbi told SPURSPLAY he was frustrated with the goals we conceded at Stamford Bridge, but felt the last 20 minutes yielded more of the passion he wants to see from the players in Sunday’s final game against Everton:

“I think we played a good game, not enough to win because we made too many mistakes in the last third of the pitch and conceded two goals in a stupid way, the first goal from 30 yards from Enzo Fernandez and the second goal.

We lost another stupid ball when we were in total control but we had two chances to score with Mathys Tel in the first half and the second half with Richarlison.

“Anyway, we have to stay strong, be stronger and to prepare for the next game.

I watched a good game, the spirit of the players was good and I think it’s an opportunity for every one of us because through this very difficult moment, difficult period, difficult days, if we stay strong we can become better – better as a coach, better as players, better as people.

But we have to stay together, strong, focus on the game and play with personality, with courage, like today, but maybe with something more because in the last 20 minutes I think we played with more energy, with more passion and I want to see that behaviour.”

Europe Dream Over

Everton’s European dreams in tatters after damaging 3-1 home defeat against Sunderland.

• Everton 1-3 Sunderland (Röhl 43', Brobbey 59', Le Fée 81', Isidor 90'+1')

• Possession (48.5% / 5.5%)

• XG - Everton (1.07) Sunderland (0.73)

• Total Shots - Everton (10) Sunderland (7)

• Shots On Target - Everton (4) Sunderland (3)

• Total Passes - Everton (406) Sunderland (430)

Tim Iroegbunam was lucky to avoid a red card in the 25th minute when he went flying into a challenge on Sunderland’s Reinildo.

It was the hosts who took the lead in the 43rd minute through an unlikely source, as Merlin Rohl scored his first goal of the season with a deflected effort to make it 1-0 before the break.

Brian Brobbey made the most of a terrible mistake from Jake O’Brien to fire the visitors level in the 59th minute, shaking off Toffees skipper James Tarkowski in the process.

Sunderland completed the turnaround with a good team move in the 81st minute, with Enzo Le Fee finishing Chris Rigg’s pass before breaking out the Spider-Man celebration as the Black Cats made it 2-1.

O’Brien went close to making amends for his earlier error with four minutes remaining, but his bullet header from close range was brilliantly saved by the shoulder of goalkeeper Robin Roefs.

Sunderland wrapped up the win in the 91st minute, with the departing Seamus Coleman at fault as he elected to leave Habib Diarra’s cross to the back post before Wilson Isidor tapped in for his sixth goal of the season (90+1).

That all but ends Everton’s hopes of securing European football, but it does mean that Sunderland could end the season in 7th if Brentford and Brighton were to lose on the final day and the Black Cats were to beat Chelsea at the Stadium of Light.

David Moyes has reflected to EvertonTV on another “missed opportunity” for Everton after his side fell to a 3-1 defeat to Sunderland at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday afternoon – the Blues’ final home fixture of the 2025/26 campaign:

“We didn’t look like a European team for times in the game today, that’s for sure,”

“The players have done an amazing job at different times, but it wasn’t [to be] today.”

“We messed up big time today,” continued Moyes. “If we’d had won it, we know things would be different.

“I think Everton haven’t had the opportunity to be in and around the top end of the league for a while, so that’s the opportunity I’m more disappointed they’ve missed.

“There was an opportunity to build a big bit of momentum here, but today probably showed we’re not ready for that.

“Things didn’t quite go for us at different times. We conceded a very soft first goal. But then we got back into the game and if anyone looked likely to score, it was going to be us.

“And then we gave away a second goal. We trying to find a way back into the game and we lost a third.”

Betting Tips

• BTTS - No @ 1/2
• Richarlison to score first @ 4/1
• Beto to score first @ 13/2

West Ham vs Leeds - 16:00 - Sunday 24th May 2026 - Sky Sports

West Ham @ 9/10    Draw @ 11/4    Leeds @ 11/4

West Ham : DWLLL

Leeds: WDWDW

West Ham welcome Leeds to the London Stadium in what is a must win for the Hammers if they are to stand any chance of remaining in the Premier League.

• Newcastle 3-1 West Ham (Woltemade 15', Osula 19',65', Castellanos 69')

• Possession (55.5% / 44.5%)

• XG - Newcastle (1.70) West Ham (0.88)

• Total Shots - Newcastle (15) West Ham (15)

• Shots On Target - Newcastle (7) West Ham (8)

• Total Passes - Newcastle (497) West Ham (401)

West Ham have one foot in the Championship after suffering third straight defeat as Newcastle thump them 3-1 at St. James Park.

The Hammers made a poor and nervy start and Mads Hermansen’s wayward pass was punished in the 15th minute when Nick Woltemade swept Harvey Barnes cross in to make it 1-0.

Eddie Howe’s side doubled their lead four minutes later when Will Osula slotted Jacob Ramsey’s pass beyond Hermansen to rapturous applause in North London (19).

Bruno Guimaraes went close to a third eight minutes before the break (37), but his drive from the Newcastle left went just over Hermansen’s bar.

It was game over in the 65th minute when Will Osula scored his second of the match, the striker converting his seventh goal of the season as he swept Joe Willock’s cutback to give the hosts an unassailable 3-0 lead.

Valentin Castellanos’ stunning effort in the 69th did see West Ham at least record a consolation goal, but they left themselves too big a mountain to climb.

Five minutes later West Ham should have capitalised on another Newcastle error, but Jarrod Bowen’s effort from Malick Thiaw’s mistake was hit straight into the grateful arms of Nick Pope.

Castallenos struck the bar in the 77th minute to compound a miserable afternoon for the Hammers, it’ll be a case of what if should rivals Tottenham go on to secure a result against Chelsea or Everton as the Hammers Premier League survival hangs by a thread.

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo speaking to Sky Sports:

"We concede two goals but it was not lost. The way we conceded was poor and we tried to react but it was not enough.

"The mistakes happen. The organisation of the team, too open. It was a very difficult match."

"No, not about that. Let's take a look at the game. We started poor and were soft.

"Let's try to finish the season with dignity and respect the club. We owe it to the club to try until the end."

Fan frustration at full-time: "I understand, I understand they are disappointed. They saw a team that has been struggling through the season.

"They show their frustrations to me and my decision, we understand them."

"The start was really bad. We were trying to improve but today was not a step forward.

"We have to realise our situation is very difficult, there is a lot of anxiety and nerves but we have to take responsibility. Let's try to finish the season with dignity.

"Let's wait until Tuesday. Let's see, it is possible but it is difficult."

Leeds Snatch Win

Dominic Calvert Lewin’s late winner puts huge dent in Brighton’s European hopes as Leeds edge Brighton at Elland Road.

• Leeds 1-0 Brighton (Calvert-Lewin 90'+6')

• Possession (34% / 66%)

• XG - Leeds (0.76) Brighton (2.76)

• Total Shots - Leeds (7) Brighton (19)

• Shots On Target - Leeds (1) Brighton (8)

• Total Passes - Leeds (279) Brighton (541)

Brighton had their first shot on target in the 20th minute, but Pascal Gros long range drive was safely palmed away for a corner by Karl Darlow.

Gros was denied again on the stroke of half time by Darlow (43), with the former Newcastle man diving to his left before Jan Paul van Hecke headed the follow up over the bar.

Leeds could have gone ahead in the game without producing a shot on target, but Bart Verbruggen produced a smart save to prevent Lewis Dunk from chesting into his own goal (45).

Skipper Ethan Ampadu helped keep his side in it as he headed Danny Welbeck’s effort off his own line in the 51st minute.

Diego Gomez swept a golden chance from inside the box over in the 67th minute as it looked to be one of those days for the Seagulls.

Joel Piroe went within inches of making an immediate impact after coming on as a sub, as his left footed effort swept the ball agonisingly wide of Verbruggen’s top corner two minutes after coming on.

Leeds snatched all three points in the dying seconds, when Dominic Calvert Lewin intercepted van Hecke’s pass back before rounding Verbruggen for his 14th goal of the season, one of the bargains of the season after Leeds got the striker on a free from Everton.

Leeds United secured a late 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, Daniel Farke gave his post match thoughts to LUTV:

"It sums up our season and sums up also the group of players that we have and the perfect fitting ending to a fantastic season for us here in the home game.

"Brighton, especially in the second half, they were the more dominant side. But we also wanted to save the game and want to defend our clean sheet and also never stopped also believing that there would be this one or two chances, perhaps, where we could score a goal and to do it that late.

"And then also with such a composed finish of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and I'm just happy that we are able to spoil our supporters in the final home game also with another clean sheet win and they can celebrate this season also with a perfect fitting finish and style.

"I know that in the last decade, we had also many, many years of suffering, and for me this fan base is really second to none, not just in this country, but in the football world," the boss added on the phenomenal backing his side has received this season.

"They can carry a team. Yeah, they are the most important asset of Leeds United and this is important also for the future. Never to forget this.”

Betting Tips

• Total Goals - Over 2.5 Goals @ 4/6
• Jarrod Bowen to score first @ 5/1
• Dominic Calvert Lewin to score first @ 11/2