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  1. Did you know?published at 08:17 20 May

    Manchester United finished the season with a -1 goal difference, the first time they have ended a league campaign having conceded more goals than they scored since 1989-90.

    Erik ten Hag and Man Utd playersImage source, Getty Images
  2. Catch up on the action from the Premier League's final daypublished at 07:53 20 May

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    Gary Lineker introduces highlights and analysis from the final 10 games of the Premier League season.

    If you missed Sunday's Match of the Day, you can catch up on the action on BBC iPlayer here.

    Also, listen back to the two BBC Radio 5 Live match commentaries in full on BBC Sounds:

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  3. Gossip: Sancho forced into a paycut if he wants to rejoin Dortmundpublished at 07:13 20 May

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    Manchester United want at least 75% of the £75m they paid Borussia Dortmund for winger Jadon Sancho, who would need to take a cut in his £275,000-a-week wages if the Bundesliga club complete a deal to re-sign him. (Sun), external

    Bayern Munich and Ajax continue to court Erik ten Hag in the belief he will be sacked as United manager at the end of the season. (Mirror), external

    Ipswich say they are doing everything possible to keep manager Kieran McKenna amid growing interest from Manchester United, Brighton and Chelsea. (Teamtalk), external

    Want more transfer stories? Read Monday's full gossip column

  4. Your views on Sunday's game published at 22:27 19 May

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    We asked for your opinions on Sunday's Premier League fixture between Manchester City and West Ham, as Pep Guardiola's team clinched a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title.

    Here are some of the best responses:

    Man City fans

    Carl: Unbelievable. These past 12 years have been amazing for a club who were often laughed at. I am overjoyed.

    Tom: Congratulations to the lads on winning our fourth Premier League title in a row. Congratulations to Haaland on winning his second Golden Boot in two years. Pep Guardiola for Prime Minister?

    Colin: I was a junior blue in 1968, when City won the title. It has been a hard slog for City to rise again, and to think that in 1999 Manchester United were winning everything and City were struggling to get out of the first division! The money made a difference, but all of the top clubs have money. It's what you do with it that matters. Well done to the players, staff and manager.

    West Ham fans

    Darren: Another soft, poorly motivated performance. There are too many players that have been on the beach since Easter. Individually, James Ward-Prowse was off the pace for the first two goals and Areola should've done better with the third. In-between, we offered very little except for Mo's worldie. How long can we keep him?

    Andy: That summed up David Moyes nicely. We had nothing to lose, we could only finish ninth whatever happened, so he had the chance to let his hair down and have a go, but instead he picked a back five and went ultra-defensive. We couldn't possibly move forward under Moyes, I'm looking forward to a new chapter.

    Joseph: We finished a respectable ninth, but the huge losses since the start of the year belay that achievement unfortunately. We could've finished the season so much better. Moyes has to take responsibility for leaving us with an ageing squad that has to be completely overhauled for next season, if we're going to be serious challengers in the Premier League.

    Dave: I don't think that getting rid of David Moyes is the answer to West Ham's problems as a team. I think it's down to the chairman, who needs to spend more money on getting players in that will make West Ham more competitive in the Premier League.

  5. Analysis: Brighton 0-2 Man Utdpublished at 20:20 19 May

    Emily Salley
    BBC Sport journalist

    Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and manager Erik ten Hag applaud fans after the matchImage source, Reuters

    Their worst Premier League season ever.

    It's not an accolade any Manchester United fan wanted to win, especially after a promising third-place finish last season.

    The result at Brighton will give the team a boost of confidence for next week's FA Cup final, but the performance showed why United find themselves in this difficult position.

    Brighton were running rings around Erik ten Hag's side all afternoon, with intricate passing, impressive movement between the lines and plenty of chances.

    If only the hosts had a clinical goalscorer.

    Diogo Dalot was the man Brighton needed. The Portugal full-back was brilliant as he brought down Casemiro's ball over the top before calmly slotting home.

    Rasmus Hojlund, meanwhile, showed how good he can be with a classy run through the Seagulls' defence before a thumping finish.

    This season's success, and perhaps Ten Hag's future, now rests on the FA Cup final.

    A season without silverware and missing out on European football is unthinkable for a club of United's stature, but it's a very big possibility given their opponents have just won their fourth Premier League title in a row.

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  6. 'One of the most special' titles for De Bruynepublished at 20:01 19 May

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    Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, speaking to Sky Sports: "It feels just as amazing as the first one. We worked so hard for it. It has been a tough battle with Arsenal and Liverpool this year, and to be here again doing something historic is amazing."

    On scoring so early against West Ham: "It helped us obviously. Great goal from Phil [Foden], it just shows the great season he's had for us. The goals he has scored, he is so decisive for us. It is a brilliant moment for him to decide this game for us."

    On which of his six titles is the most special: "For me this is one of the most special, because I have had a tough year being out for six months, but to come back in the way that I could. To help the team win and to be at a good level. It is special for me personally."

    On the side's work ethic: "The manager sets the tone but this team enjoys playing with each other, it is not a team with big egos. We play around with each other, we run like crazy and we just enjoy it. The enjoyment is lasting so that's it."

  7. Man City 3-1 West Ham: What Guardiola saidpublished at 19:50 19 May

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    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaking to Sky Sports: "For Arsenal to push us to another level - this one has been incredible.

    "We get the message, we know they will be there for many years. Mikel Arteta is a young manager with big talent. They sent us a message that you have to be careful for the next few years!

    "When I moved here if someone had said I would win six leagues in seven seasons I would say you are insane - no way. Now is our period."

    On what their secret to success is: "I do not know. A lot of work. I am not saying I am a bad manager but I have incredible support from the club. We have this work ethic, everyone does their job and every department is so important. This is the truth and the reality."

    On whether he was thinking about making history by winning four in a row: "Not in the beginning but in January/February, I said no-one has done it, so why not? Always, from past experience, we think about the titles with two months left. In November and December it is not good to think of it."

    On staying at the club: "The reality is I am closer to leaving than staying. We have talked with the club - my feeling is that I want to stay now. I will stay next season and during that season we will talk. But at eight or nine years - we will see."

  8. City have 'togetherness that is just amazing' - Grealishpublished at 19:42 19 May

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    Manchester City's Jack Grealish, speaking to Sky Sports: "It is an unbelievable feeling to be history-makers. I have been here three years and every year I have won a Premier League - it has been unbelievable.

    "And for the guys that have been here four years, some say it is the hardest league in the world, so to do four in a row is unbelievable.

    "I said last year I have never been in a team anywhere where we have what we have here. We have everything, younger guys, experienced guys, talent, and a togetherness that is just amazing.

    "I do not feel like I have performed well this season at all. I performed better this year than my first year. That first year I just wanted to win no matter what. Last year I played more and this season has been stop-start. I played well at points.

    "My standards are high so I feel like I could have played more in some games. I wanted to play as much as I could like last season. We have so many good players here so it is difficult. There is no team in the world that rotates like this team do, but that is the beauty of it."

    On what he said to Pep Guardiola at full-time: "I just said congratulations, and he said 'no, you congratulations!' He is an unbelievable guy. I have had times this season that I have struggled off the pitch - I do not mind saying that - and he has been there for me so much. He is a brilliant manager on the pitch but behind closed doors and in his office, he has helped me too."

  9. 'We kind of knew we were going to do it'published at 19:27 19 May

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    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says "it is incredible and fantastic" to win his second Premier League title with the club.

    "After we beat Spurs we kind of knew we were going to do it," Haaland told Sky Sports. I was confident."

    On the difference in City's performance after Christmas: "It is like that every year. It is like we add on a little bit extra because that's when it really matters. I am happy and I can't complain."

    In addition to the Premier League trophy, the striker added a second consecutive Golden Boot to his collection for his haul of 27 goals this season.

    "It is not bad," he added. "There is not much to say. It is better to just play football and not speak too much. Let other people do the speaking and that is better."

    On if playing in the Premier League lived up to his expectations: "It has been harder than I expected. In every game it is not like a final but it is not far away. You come away somewhere or even at home you can't relax. Every game is so intense and tough.

    "It's a bit demanding at times [playing for Pep Guardiola]. It is tough, but look what he has done!

    "He demands a lot every single day. If you do not live up to what he expects you have a big problem. He is demanding and he is a lovely guy and I love him to pieces."