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EPL Last Matchday Awards Premier League Matchday 38 certainly did not disappoint. We had plenty of goals, high tempo, and a lot to talk about. As the curtain has fallen on the 2023-24 EPL season, now we know everything there is to know. Manchester City are champions after their 3-1 win against West Ham, while Arsenal finish second despite doing their part and beating Everton 2-1. At the less glamorous end of the table, Luton have lost 2-4 at home to Fulham, confirming their place in next season’s Championship, as Nottingham Forest stay up. We also had goodbyes. Jürgen Klopp…
Manchester City vs West Ham Report Scorers: Foden 2’, 18’, Rodri 59’; Kudus 42’ Manchester City have etched their names into English football history by clinching their fourth consecutive Premier League title, a first in the competition. Pep Guardiola’s squad overcame West Ham United with a 3-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium, securing their eighth league title in front of an ecstatic home crowd. Fast Start Sets the Tone The match started explosively with Phil Foden, the newly-crowned PL Player of the Season, scoring within the first two minutes. Foden’s early goal set the tone, as he demonstrated why he’s considered…
Arsenal vs Everton Report Scorers: Tomiyasu 43’, Havertz 89’; Gueye 40’ Arsenal concluded their Premier League season with a dramatic 2-1 win against Everton at the Emirates Stadium, but it was not enough to clinch the title, as Manchester City secured victory against West Ham to become champions. Arsenal’s spirited comeback against Everton highlighted their resilience but ultimately, their fate was out of their hands. Early Setbacks and Responsive Arsenal The match started under the cloud of City’s quick lead against West Ham, adding pressure on Arsenal to perform. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple opportunities, Arsenal found themselves trailing after…
Liverpool vs Wolves Report Scorers: Mac Allister 34’, Quansah 40’ Red card: Semedo 28’ Jürgen Klopp’s storied tenure at Liverpool concluded with an emotional and victorious finale at Anfield, as the Reds secured a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in Klopp’s 491st and final match in charge. An Emotional Send-off at Anfield The atmosphere at Anfield was charged with emotion as fans and players bid farewell to Klopp, who has become a beloved figure since taking the helm in 2015. The match began on a high note with a poignant rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” setting the tone for what…
Chelsea vs Bournemouth Report Scorers: Caicedo 17’, Sterling 48’; Badiashile 49’ (OG) Chelsea confirmed their spot in continental competitions next season, courtesy of a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. This win, marking their fifth consecutive home league victory, ensured a sixth-place finish in the Premier League, cementing a return to Europe under Mauricio Pochettino’s stewardship. A Spectacular Opener Chelsea took the lead in spectacular fashion 17 minutes into the match when Moisés Caicedo took advantage of a misplaced pass by Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto. Spotting the keeper off his line, Caicedo launched an audacious strike from midfield, recording his…
Sheffield United vs Tottenham Report Scorers: Kulusevski 14’, 65’, Porro 59’ Tottenham Hotspur secured their UEFA Europa League qualification for next season with a comfortable 3-0 win against relegated Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The victory ensured Spurs ended their Premier League campaign on a high note, finishing in fifth place and thereby booking a spot in European competition. Early Frustrations Lead to Breakthrough In a match that initially saw Tottenham struggle to find their rhythm, it was Sheffield United who appeared more likely to open the scoring. Ben Brereton Díaz had a notable early chance, but his shot failed to…
Luton vs Fulham Report Scorers: Morris 45+1’, Doughty 55’; Traore 43’, Jimenez 45+3’, 49’, Wilson 68’ Luton Town’s brief stint in the Premier League came to an end as they were officially relegated following a high-scoring 4-2 defeat against Fulham at Kenilworth Road. Despite needing an unlikely combination of results and a massive goal difference swing to stay up, Luton aimed to give their fans one last show of resilience. Early Exchanges and Missed Chances The match kicked off at a brisk pace with both teams creating early opportunities. Luton’s Carlton Morris tested Fulham’s Bernd Leno, while Fulham’s Harry Wilson…
Brentford vs Newcastle Report Scorers: Janelt 48’, Wissa 70’; Barnes 21’, Murphy 36’, Isak 38’, Guimaraes 77’ In an enthralling final-day fixture at the Brentford Community Stadium, Newcastle United overcame a spirited Brentford comeback to secure a 4-2 victory, marking their fifth consecutive head-to-head win against the Bees. This result cements Newcastle’s seventh-place finish in the Premier League, keeping their European aspirations alive. Early Drama and Missed Opportunities The match kicked off with high intensity, highlighted by Ivan Toney’s disallowed goal due to offside, setting the tone for a pulsating encounter. Toney, amidst a goal drought, was thwarted again by a sharp…
Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa Report Scorers: Mateta 9’, 39’, 63’, Eze 54’, 69’ Crystal Palace delivered a stunning performance on the Premier League’s final day, thrashing Aston Villa 5-0 at Selhurst Park. The victory not only showcased Palace’s formidable form under manager Oliver Glasner but also secured their first top-half finish since the 2014/15 season, marking a significant milestone for the club. Early Dominance and Mateta’s Brilliance The Eagles wasted no time asserting their dominance with an aggressive press that led to the opening goal by Jean-Philippe Mateta, set up by the skilful Michael Olise. Mateta’s close-range finish was just…
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest Report Scorers: Cullen 72’; Wood 2’, 14’ Thanks to a 2-1 victory against Burnley at Turf Moor, Nottingham Forest have claimed back-to-back top-flight away wins for the first time since April 1995. This defeat means the Clarets failed to win more than two home games in a season for the first time in their history. Early Goals Set the Tone In what had been billed for weeks as a relegation decider, last weekend’s results rendered this clash a last day dead rubber. Burnley fell behind inside two minutes in typically catastrophic circumstances. Anthony Elanga strolled to…