Premier League
LEICESTER 0-2 MAN UTD LIVE SCORE AND GOAL UPDATES FROM TOP FOUR DECIDER ON PREMIER LEAGUE FINAL DAY
Premier League relegation:
Watford and Bournemouth down as Aston Villa safe after final day
FULL TIME RESULTS
- Arsenal 3-2 Watford
- Burnley 1-2 Brighton
- Chelsea 2-0 Wolves
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Spurs
- Everton 1-3Bournemouth
- Leicester 0-2 Man Utd
- Man City 5-0 Norwich
- Newcastle 1-3 Liverpool
- Southampton 3-1 Sheffield Utd
West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa
GOAL! Leicester 0-2 United
United have sealed it!
Kasper Schmeichel gifts it to Jessie Lingard who slots home the confirmation goal.
Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s side are back in Europe’s elite!
14TH PENALTY KICK FOR UNITED THIS SEASON
Manchester United’s penalty at Leicester is their 14th Premier League spot-kick of the season, the most one side has ever won in a single campaign in the competition. Typical.
Red card!
Ex-United defender Jonny Evans receives a straight red.
That was a nasty challenge on Scott McTominay.
It’s over for the Foxes – but we’ll see them in the Europa League.
FULL TIME: Crystal Palace 1-1 Spurs
Manchester United are five minutes away into CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!
We are into the final five minutes at the King Power Stadium, Leicester’s Champions League dream that has flickered so brightly throughout this season looks as though it is about to be extinguished as George Hirst replaces James Justin.
Villa SCORE against West Ham United!
There’s been a huge goal at the London Stadium!
Jack Grealish gets it!
In spite of Bournemouth’s heroics and Watford’s half-comeback, it’s Dean Smith’s side who look to be safe!
HOW LEICESTER CONCEDED PENALTY
Jonny Evans and Wes Morgan both lunge in on Anthony Martial inside the box and Martin Atkinson shows little hesitation to point to the spot. VAR is checking but there is no way this will be overturned and neither should it.
Leicester all in
Leicester have to go for broke here. Since Chelsea stand little chance of losing to Wolves, their only hope of Champions League football is by scoring at least two.
Brendan Rodgers goes for the old triple substitution…
Dennis Praet, Demarai Gray and Harvey Barnes are on for Marc Albrighton, Youri Tielemans and Hamza Choudhury.
GOAL! Leicester 0-1 United
What a pressure point for Bruno Fernandes.
Kasper Schmeichel does his best to distract the man who only moved to Manchester in January.
But the Portuguese midfielder has no problem!
Penalty United!
Jonny Evans brings down Anthony Martial in the area…
Wes Morgan was also flying in from behind…
The sandwich gives way to a penalty…
Verdy hits the woodwork!
Jamie Vardy almost nets *the* goal!
He flicks a header towards the right post and David de Gea is scrambling again – but it clips the outside of the frame.
The spearhead of Leicester’s 2016 title success could still be their hero today.
IHEANACHO REPLACED
Still not much from the Foxes as they make their first change, throwing on Ayoze Perez for Kelechi Iheanacho.
Leicester City 0-0 Manchester United
Leicester are going to have to launch an all-out assault at some point. Now is not the time it seems as while they control the possession they are not forcing through much on goal as the rain pours down at the King Power Stadium.
Man Utd Playing for the win
United only need a point but they’re going all out for three at this stage.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has clearly asked his side to show some urgency and they’re hardly giving Leicester a sight of the ball.
Half an hour to go. What can Brendan Rodgers come up with?
SO FAR, ONLY TWO MATCHES ARE YET TO PRODUCE GOALS
- Leicester City 0-0 Manchester United
- West Ham United 0-0 Aston Villa
FACT FILE
At the age of 33, Olivier Giroud has become the oldest player to score in five consecutive Premier League starts, taking over from Jamie Vardy (32 years old). Zest.
As it stands
Jamie Vardy of Leicester City, by the way, is still leading the running for the Golden Boot
So it’s evenly poised between Leicester and United for the final Champions League spot.
And the same goes for Aston Villa and Bournemouth who are each playing to stay in the Premier League.
Meanwhile Watford seem doomed…
Half-time: Leicester 0-0 United
With Chelsea all but assured of a top four spot, it’ll be all eyes on the King Power Stadium in the second half.
And the pressure is on the hosts, as a point won’t be enough to leapfrog United.
They started slowly but have managed a few chances.
All the half-time scores
Arsenal 3-1 Watford
Burnley 1-1 Brighton
Chelsea 2-0 Wolves
Crystal Palace 0-1 Spurs
Everton 1-2 Bournemouth
Leicester 0-0 Man Utd
Man City 2-0 Norwich
Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
Southampton 0-1 Sheffield United
West Ham 0-0 Aston Villa
Goal number 2 for Chelsea!
It’s a second goal in the space of two minutes for the Blues!
Mason Mount slides it into the path of Olivier Giroud, who smashes it home!
Unless they concede three, it’s mission accomplished for Frank Lampard.
Goal for Chelsea!
Chelsea have got what could be their Champions League goal!
Mason Mount has a free-kick in a position where it was asking to be scored.
And he chips it perfectly over the wall into the bottom left corner!
Manchester United 0-0 Leicester City
Half-chance for United. But it is arguably their best of the game as under pressure Marcus Rashford cuts inside onto his right foot inside the box, but he can only bend a shot wide of the post.
Chelsea 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
A slight change in focus for Wolves perhaps at the Bridge. They now have to win to secure a top six spot as Spurs lead at Crystal Palace.
They nearly fall behind though, with Olivier Giroud (below) heading just over the bar following a near post cross from Mason Mount.
Leicester almost score through Verdy
Jamie Vardy works to get a shot away…
Ex-Leicester man Harry Maguire is there to clear it!
Remember, the Foxes are outside the top four unless things change.
3-0 Arsenal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes sure there’s no way back for Watford.
The Gabonese striker capitalises on some poor defending to hook it home!
He’s now just one goal behind Jamie Vardy in the race for the Golden Boot.
Manchester United 0-0 Leicester City
Meanwhile down the other end, Iheanacho lays the ball off for Youri Tielemans on the edge of the box, whose side-footed placed effort sneaks just past the wrong side of the post.
More concern for Vardy by the way. Aubameyang has scored again for Arsenal, putting him just one behind the Leicester striker in the golden boot race.
SCORES SO FAR after 36 MINUTES
SCORE LINES AFTER 34 MINUTES
- Arsenal 2-0 Watford
- Burnley 0-1 Brighton
- Chelsea 0-0 Wolves
- ‘Crystal Palace 0-1 Spurs
- Everton 0-1 Bournemouth
- Leicester 0-0 Man Utd
- Man City 1-0 Norwich
- Newcastle 1-0 Liverpool
- ‘ Southampton 0-1 Sheffield Utd
- West Ham 0-0 Aston Villa
Arsenal double lead
Kieran Tierney puts Arsenal 2-0 up!
The left-back tries his luck first time and Ben Foster is nowhere near it.
Watford have a mountain to climb now…
Leicester City 0-0 Manchester United
Half-chance for the Foxes. Marc Albrighton picks up a cross on the right side of the box, but under pressure from Brandon Williams he slices wide of the near post.
Chelsea 0-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Even enough start at Stamford Bridge. Wolves are looking to attack Chelsea but the Blues are looking keen to do their damage on the counter attack.
- TO FINISH IN THE TOP FOUR
- 3rd: MANCHESTER UNITED (63 points, GD: +28) WIN or DRAW with Leicester, or LOSE to Leicester if Chelsea lose to Wolves.
- 4th: CHELSEA (63 points, GD: +13) WIN or DRAW with Wolves, or LOSE to Wolves if United beat Leicester.
- 5th: LEICESTER (62 points, GD: +28) WIN against Man United, or DRAW with United if Chelsea lose to Wolves.
NDIDI ALMOST SCORE FOR LEICESTER AGAINST MAN U
It has been a fairly quiet start to the Champions League showdown at the King Power Stadium.
United are looking slightly brighter and Mason Greenwood has banged a header wide.
But they’ve been a bit shaky at the back and nearly gave away a goal to Wilfred Ndidi.
CHAMPIONS, MAN CITY LOSING…
Already-relegated Norwich are winning at Man City!
Oh wait! Onel Hernandez’s strike is cancelled for offside.
And now City are winning! Gabriel Jesus fires home from close range.
ARSENAL ONE GOAL UP!
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang converts a spot kick after a very long check on a clumsy Craig Dawson challenge on Alexandre Lacazette.
That’s great news for Aston Villa, who are staying up as things stand…
Leicester City host Manchester United on the final day of the Premier League season knowing that this is it.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers made three changes with Marc Albrighton, Kelechi Iheanacho and Hamza Choudhury all starting.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka returned to replace Timothy Fosu-Mensah for the third-placed visitors, a point and two places above Leicester.
Keep up with all the action from the Champions League decider at the King Power, plus the goals from across the Premier League’s final day, right here.
Leicester starting XI: Schmeichel, Justin, Morgan (c), Evans, Albrighton, Ndidi, Choudhury, Tielemans, Thomas, Iheanacho, Vardy
Subs: Ward, Bennett, Mendy, Praet, James, Barnes, Gray, Perez, Hirst
Man Utd starting XI: Dea Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire (c), Williams, Matic, Pogba, Greenwood, B Fernandes, Rashford, Martial
Subs: S Romero, Bailly, Fosu-Mensah, Fred, James, Lingard, Mata, McTominay, Ighalo
Liverpool losing
The first goal of the afternoon comes almost straight away at St James’ Park.
And the champions are the first team to concede!
Dwight Gayle gives Newcastle the lead against Jurgen Klopp’s weakened side.
Arsenal get penalty
And VAR is causing havoc almost straight away at the Emirates!
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang converts a spot kick after a very long check on a Craig Dawson challenge on Alexandre Lacazette.
That’s great news for Aston Villa…
Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the season, bringing to a close one of the most successful and iconic eras in the club’s modern history.
The 33-year-old forward announced his decision in an emotional video shared on social media on Tuesday, expressing gratitude to the club, the city and its supporters.
“Unfortunately, the day has come. This is the first part of my farewell,” Salah said. “I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
“I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people would become part of my life,” he added. “Liverpool is not just a football club, it’s a passion, it’s a history, it’s a spirit.”
A Legendary Anfield Career
Salah, who joined Liverpool from AS Roma in 2017, leaves as one of the club’s greatest-ever players.
During his time at Anfield, he helped Liverpool win the Premier League twice, the UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, The FA Cup, two League Cups and the Community Shield.
He scored 255 goals in 435 appearances, making him Liverpool’s third-highest goalscorer of all time, while also claiming the Premier League Golden Boot on four occasions.
His 2024/25 season stands out as one of the finest individual campaigns in league history, with 29 goals and 18 assists, earning him the Player of the Season award alongside both the Golden Boot and Playmaker honours.
However, Salah’s final campaign has been marked by inconsistency and tension.
He endured a prolonged dip in form, struggling for goals and being left out of several key matches, including fixtures in the UEFA Champions League. His reduced influence on the pitch was compounded by a public disagreement with Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
After being benched for consecutive matches in December, Salah criticised the club, accusing it of “throwing me under the bus” and hinting at a breakdown in his relationship with the coach.
Although Slot later attempted to play down the incident, it highlighted a difficult period for a player who had long been central to Liverpool’s success.
Despite the struggles, Salah has shown flashes of his brilliance, including a stunning goal in Liverpool’s recent 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League, marking his 50th goal in Europe’s elite club competition.
Nicknamed the “Egyptian King,” Salah remains deeply adored by Liverpool supporters, with murals of his image and signature celebrations adorning streets around Anfield.
“Leaving is never easy,” Salah said in his farewell. “You gave me the best time of my life. I will always be one of you. This club will always be my home.
“Because of all of you, I will never walk alone.”
Salah’s departure will mark the end of an era at Liverpool—one defined by goals, trophies and a lasting bond between player and supporters.
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Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi underlined his growing importance to Nottingham Forest’s survival push, coming off the bench to score in a crucial 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
In a match loaded with relegation implications, Awoniyi’s late strike capped a disciplined and clinical performance from Forest, who secured their first league win under manager Vitor Pereira and climbed out of immediate danger.
Forest took the lead on the stroke of halftime through Igor Jesus, who headed home from a corner delivered by Neco Williams. Despite Tottenham’s bright start, they failed to convert early dominance into goals, with Richarlison missing their clearest opportunity.
The hosts tightened their grip on the contest in the second half when Morgan Gibbs-White doubled the advantage just after the hour mark, finishing calmly to punish Spurs’ defensive lapses.
Awoniyi then delivered the final blow in the 87th minute, tapping in from close range to seal a comprehensive win and ignite celebrations among the Forest faithful. The goal marked another timely contribution from the Nigerian striker, whose physical presence and composure have proven vital in the club’s fight against relegation.
The result lifts Nottingham Forest to 16th place with 32 points from 31 matches, two points clear of Tottenham, who drop to 17th and remain perilously close to the relegation zone.
For Awoniyi, the goal not only adds to his season tally but also reinforces his reputation as a decisive figure in high-pressure moments. Introduced late in the game, his impact highlighted Forest’s improved attacking depth and ability to finish off opponents—qualities that could prove decisive in the final stretch of the campaign.
Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi scores their third goal REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tottenham, meanwhile, saw their struggles continue despite recent signs of improvement. Even with Mathys Tel forcing a fine save from goalkeeper Matz Sels, they lacked cutting edge, failing to register a shot on target before conceding.
The defeat leaves Spurs just one point above 18th-placed West Ham United, who also slipped to a 2-0 loss against Aston Villa, deepening the tension at the bottom of the table.
While Forest manager Pereira cautioned that more work lies ahead, Awoniyi’s contribution offered a timely reminder that the club possesses the firepower needed to steer clear of relegation.
With the battle for survival intensifying, Forest will look to build on this momentum—and if Awoniyi continues to deliver at crucial moments, their chances of staying in the Premier League will receive a significant boost.
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Premier League
Manchester United tighten hold on third in the Premier League with win over Aston Villa
Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha buried a second‑half strike off a pinpoint through ball from Bruno Fernandes for a club-record 16th Premier League assist in a season to lift the hosts to a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.
Casemiro and substitute Benjamin Sesko scored United’s other goals in a result that tightened United’s grip on third place in the standings on 54 points after 30 games, while fourth-placed Villa have 51 points.
United, who were playing their first game in 11 days, were keen for a victory after interim boss Michael Carrick’s seven-game unbeaten run ended in a 2-1 loss to 10-man Newcastle United on March 4.
With 22 points from a possible 27 under Carrick’s leadership, Sunday’s win will invariably lead to more questions about his chances of becoming United’s permanent manager.
“It was a slightly different game today going into it being so close in the league and making the small jump we could if we won, off the back of a defeat,” Carrick said. “It was a small test and we haven’t really had that.
“The boys dealt with it really well, had a really good week and applied themselves well. Everything is so so encouraging. We’ve got a lot to play for.”
The game looked headed for a draw before Cunha scored from the left side of the box in the 71st minute, with Fernandes recording his 100th assist for the club across all competitions.
With eight games left, Fernandes is also four shy of matching the Premier League record for assists in one season of 20 held by Thierry Henry (2002-03) and Kevin de Bruyne (2019-20).
“He’s had so many big moments, to score a goal, to make a pass,” Carrick said of Fernandes. “Training or games, he’s always there. Really good with the corner. The pass to Matheus was fantastic to cap off a good performance all around.”
Sesko put the game out of reach 10 minutes later with a blistering shot from the centre of the box.
Casemiro put United ahead in the 53rd minute with a glancing header from a Fernandes corner.
Ross Barkley levelled in the 64th with a shot from the middle of the area. After a lengthy VAR check to determine whether the ball glanced off an offside Amadou Onana, the goal stood.
A better second half salvaged a decent game after a dreary first 45 minutes plagued by errant passes and slipping players.
United did have some decent first-half chances including a header from Amad Diallo that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stretched backwards to keep out of the net. Diogo Dalot had a terrific chance inside the box that he launched over the bar.
Leny Yoro’s block spoiled one of Villa’s best chances and led to a long-range shot from Fernandes at the other end that he sent just wide of the post.
Villa have not won a league game since February 11, and an animated manager Unai Emery spent much of the afternoon stomping his feet and waving his arms in frustration.
“How we are progressing after we did fantastic months in October, November, December, the last two months we are struggling,” Emery said. “It’s Manchester United here at home, and they are now in good moment. And of course, they played a very intelligent match.
“I think we can get better. The result at the end was a bad result for us. We must accept it and try to analyse now to get better for the next challenge.”
-Reuters
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