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Brain injury charity Headway added: "Ederson’s angry reaction is no surprise given the competitive nature of players who want to take part in massive games like this one, though his reaction underscores the need to take such decisions out of the players' hands."

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Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson and star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne were both substituted on Tuesday with injuries.

Ederson was caught by Cristian Romero in the second half and for a moment looked in serious pain while receiving treatment on the pitch, but Guardiola later confirmed the Brazilian was not concussed.

"He had a problem with his eye, he could not see properly so the doctor said I should change," he said.

Ederson was unhappy when he was substituted, kicking a cool box on the sideline, although replacement keeper Stefan Ortega did superbly to keep out a one-on-one chance from Spurs captain Son Heung-min after coming on.

Guardiola said that De Bruyne picked up an ankle injury.

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BBC Sport football news reporter

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Headway, the brain injury association, has criticised the handling of Ederson’s injury in Manchester City’s win at Tottenham.

The goalkeeper was involved in a collision with Cristian Romero in Tuesday’s 2-0 win which put City on the brink of a fourth straight title.

Ederson needed several minutes of treatment after being caught by Romero’s hip in the second half.

Despite concerns, he was allowed to play on for several minutes before being replaced by Stefan Ortega, with Headway chief executive Luke Griggs questioning the process.

“The concern from players of both teams in the immediate aftermath of the injury, as well as from the medical team and the fact a stretcher was brought onto the pitch, would suggest a clear concern for Ederson’s wellbeing," said Luke Griggs, chief executive of Headway.

“The fact that he was not immediately removed would suggest a concussion was not suspected, this is hard to understand especially as symptoms can be delayed in their presentation.

“While we were relieved to see the player taken off a few minutes later, it is hard to fathom why this was not an immediate decision.

“It is yet another example of when a temporary concussion substitute would have been helpful."

Manchester City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has compared his side's final Premier League game of the season to serving for Wimbledon.

A record fourth consecutive league crown is in City's hands after they beat Tottenham 2-0 on Tuesday.

The result meant Guardiola's side went two points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table - and they will be crowned champions if they beat West Ham at home on the final day of the season on Sunday.

"The tennis players say 'the serve to win Wimbledon', the last game, is the most difficult one," Guardiola told BBC Match of the Day after his side's win at Spurs.

"We know what we're playing for. The tension is there."

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It has been another Premier League campaign loaded with quality, drama, controversy, joy and despair.

Through the ups and/or downs - depending on who you support - which player has been your side's top performer?

Our fan writers have picked four candidates for their club and you can select your top one by clicking here.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Manchester City saw an unlikely hero emerge from their galaxy of superstars to make a potentially defining contribution in their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title.

Pep Guardiola rightly acted with caution when he removed keeper Ederson, with City leading 1-0, after he suffered a nasty blow to the head in a heavy collision at the foot of his post with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.

Ederson, who had a problem with his eye, did not look happy with the decision - taken upon advice from the club doctor - but his manager was perfectly justified, not just acting in the best interests of the Brazilian keeper but also because he has complete trust in his replacement Stefan Ortega.

And in a 21-minute cameo of the highest quality, Ortega - who has performed with distinction every time he has deputised for Ederson this season - may well have rubber-stamped City’s sixth title in seven seasons.

When the final whistle sounded and the club stood one win away from being champions again, Guardiola headed straight for Ortega and greeted the German with a kiss on the cheek for his crucial contribution. It was richly deserved.

Click here for more from Phil on City's unlikely hero.

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David Seaman joined Arsenal a year after their dramatic win at Anfield in May 1989, when Michael Thomas scored in stoppage time to claim the 2-0 win the Gunners needed to snatch the league title from Liverpool.

Manchester City enjoyed a similar finish in 2012, with Sergio Aguero scoring against QPR in stoppage time to win 3-2 and snatch the title from neighbours United, while Ilkay Gundogan was a two-goal hero in that fightback against Aston Villa in 2022.

So who will be celebrating this Sunday? Could there be more final-day drama? Let us know how you see it panning out via the usual channels above... or hit thumbs up for another Man City title win, thumbs down for Arsenal pulling off another shock.

David Seaman
Former Arsenal and England goalkeeper on BBC 5 Live

I am still retaining hope [for Arsenal]. My mind goes back to when Man City played QPR in 2012, they had a wobble on the final day.

You never know what nerves do to you. Can I see it happening with City?

Not really, but you never know. They played most of the season without their best players and they have still made it to this position.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the final game of the season will be the "most difficult one" as a win against West Ham will give them a fourth consecutive Premier League title.

BBC Sport has a dedicated Manchester City page packed with news, analysis and fan views - get it here

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Man City fan and podcaster Natalie Pike on BBC Radio 5 Live: "I feel like we have got one hand on the trophy. We still have one game to go, one game we must win.

"It’s a brilliant run that we have been on. I think we are not getting enough credit, City have been phenomenal this year."

On Man City's next match against West Ham: "It’s at the Etihad, we feel confident with any game at the Etihad. We have an incredible record there. But we still must go out and perform, so I am not celebrating yet."

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Sunday will be the sixth time in the last seven seasons that Manchester City have been Premier League leaders heading into the final day - and on the five previous occasions they won the title each time.

Only twice during that spell have City gone into the final game with the title still in the balance.

Each time they were losing in those games, but each time they fought back to clinch the title.

In 2018-19 they fell behind at Brighton but were level within one minute and in front within 11, before ultimately winning 4-1.

And who could forget the 2021-22 season? City were trailing 2-0 at home to Aston Villa with 14 minutes left, yet then scored three goals in five minutes to deny Liverpool the title amid dramatic scenes at Etihad Stadium.

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Dan Roan
BBC sports editor

This weekend will be the 10th time that the Premier League title has been decided on the final day of the season.

But rarely before will those in charge of the competition have been so grateful for a captivating conclusion to the campaign.

Liverpool’s challenge ultimately faded, scuppering their fans’ dreams of a triumphant farewell for departing manager Jurgen Klopp and the prospect of an unprecedented three-way battle going the full distance.

But Manchester City or Arsenal will be crowned champions in the final act of what has been a classic duel.

Sunday may not provide the unforgettable drama of 2012’s last day, when Sergio Aguero’s stppage-time winner sealed a first Premier League title for City. But whether it ends with a record fourth consecutive title for the champions or a first in 20 years for Arsenal, league bosses, broadcasters and neutrals will have the special finale they hoped for.

Click here to read more of our sports editor's latest column.

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While tonight's game presents Tottenham with the opportunity to have a say in the WSL title race, it's also a chance for Robert Vilahamn's side to bounce back from their disappointing FA Cup final defeat.

First-time finalists Spurs were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday.

Tonight's game against Chelsea will have no bearing on Spurs' league position having already secured a sixth-placed finish and Vilahamn is hungry to beat his London rivals.

"I like that this game comes now," he said.

"I like that we can bounce back, hopefully play some really good football and make sure we finish in a good way.

"In one way it’s good that we get this game so close to the other game. Sometimes you want to play and see if you can get back on the tracks. It’s Chelsea and it’s a big game for us."

So if Chelsea win later, it will come down to a shootout in the Women's Super League on Saturday. They would be at least two goals better off than Manchester City in goal difference but even if Chelsea win on the final day, City would still take the title if they can wipe out that deficit.

As for the Premier League, with City two points clear before their final day on Sunday, only a draw at home to West Ham would see them finish level with Arsenal and the Gunners already have a better goal difference so an Arsenal win at home to Everton would see them snatch the title.

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Before Chelsea's game at Spurs on Wednesday, Blues boss Emma Hayes said she wants to "enjoy this week as much as possible" as she prepares to bid farewell to the club.

Chelsea will head to Old Trafford for their season finale against Manchester United on Saturday at the top of the table if they beat Spurs tonight.

"I’m going to enjoy being in this position," Hayes said when asked about the emotion heading into her penultimate game in charge of the club where she has spent the last 12 years.

"You don’t often get into a position where you are competing for a title going into the last two games of a season. For those of us who have won titles, we know how hard it is.

"I’m happy to be in the position we’re in. I know we have two tough games but I’m looking forward to them."

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There's a HUGE game in the Women's Super League tonight and again, it's Tottenham who have the chance to disrupt a title race.

Spurs take on Emma Hayes' Chelsea, who will go level on points with league leaders Manchester City and ahead on goal difference if they win their game in hand.

That would make Saturday - the final day of the season - very interesting!

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Along with approving an International Match Calendar for the women's game at its annual congress, Fifa have said it is pushing ahead with plans for the first Women's Cup World Cup.

Fifa have proposed a 16-team tournament to take place every four years, starting in January 2026.

Earlier this month, players’ union Fifpro and the World Leagues Association said the men's global football calendar was "beyond saturation" and threatened Fifa with legal action if it continued with plans to host a 32-team men's Club World Cup at the end of next season.

Meanwhile, the governing body also confirmed the first edition of a Futsal Women's World Cup will be hosted in the Philippines in 2025.

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Fifa has approved an International Match Calendar for women's football which is aimed at providing "more opportunities for rest and recovery".

One of the changes is a reduction in the number of international windows from six to five, with a minimum of four weeks between each international window.

This "will reduce travel for players and result in fewer disruptions for domestic leagues and clubs".

Fifa president Gianni Infantino said: "The Women’s International Match Calendar and the subsequent amendments to our regulations represent an important milestone in our pledge to take the women’s game to the next level by enhancing competitiveness across the world, particularly in those regions where women’s football is less developed and protecting the well-being of the players."