English Premier League: Salah Equals Record as Liverpool Draw, Champions League Places Settled on Dramatic Final Day
The final day of the Premier League season delivered plenty of drama as teams battled for UEFA Champions League qualification and the chance to secure spots in European competitions. Liverpool celebrated their title win with a draw against Crystal Palace, while other teams scrambled for crucial points.
Liverpool 1 – 1 Crystal Palace: Salah Shines Again
At Anfield, Liverpool and Crystal Palace shared the spoils in a match that served as a prelude to the champions lifting their Premier League trophy. Ismaila Sarr gave Palace an early lead, but Mohamed Salah equalized with his 29th goal of the season in the 84th minute, matching the record for goals and assists in a season with 47.
Manchester City 2 – 0 Fulham: City Secures Champions League Spot
Manchester City comfortably sealed their Champions League qualification with a 2-0 victory against Fulham. The win was vital in ensuring they finish among the top four, showcasing their dominance as they look forward to European competition next season.
Chelsea 1 – 0 Nottingham Forest: Blues Secure Fourth Place
Chelsea clinched the final Champions League spot with a narrow 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. The victory allowed them to finish fourth in the table, leaving Forest in seventh place and missing out on European qualification.
Newcastle 0 – 1 Everton: Magpies Get Lucky
Newcastle faced disappointment at home, losing 1-0 to Everton. However, they were saved from missing out on Champions League football thanks to Manchester United’s win over Aston Villa, allowing Eddie Howe’s side to secure the final spot.
Brighton 4 – 1 Tottenham: Seagulls Soar to Eighth Place
Brighton delivered an impressive performance against Tottenham, winning 4-1. After going behind to a penalty from Dominic Solanke, the Seagulls fought back with a brace from Jack Hinshelwood and late goals from Matt O’Riley and Diego Gomez, solidifying their eighth-place finish.
Wolverhampton 1 – 1 Brentford: Bees’ European Hopes Dashed
Brentford’s hopes of finishing eighth were extinguished after a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton. Bryan Mbeumo scored early for the Bees, but they were pegged back by Marshall Munetsi’s stunning equalizer late in the match.
Bournemouth 2 – 0 Leicester: Cherries Finish Ninth
Bournemouth took advantage of Brentford’s dropped points by defeating relegated Leicester City 2-0. Antoine Semenyo scored twice, securing a top-half finish for the Cherries and capping off a memorable season.
Arsenal 2 – 1 Southampton: Late Winner for Gunners
Arsenal secured a dramatic late victory against bottom-placed Southampton, thanks to an 89th-minute goal from Martin Odegaard. Kieran Tierney had put the Gunners ahead, but Ross Stewart’s equalizer kept the match tense until Odegaard’s decisive strike.
West Ham 3 – 1 Ipswich: Hammers End Season on a High
West Ham concluded a disappointing season with a 3-1 win over relegated Ipswich. Despite going behind to Nathan Broadhead’s equalizer, goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus ensured a strong finish for the Hammers.
