Summary

  • Sunderland secure top-flight safety

  • Final relegation spot between Hull and Newcastle

  • Arsenal not yet mathematically secured third

  • Gunners had 28 shots

  1. Postpublished at 22:21 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    That's all from us tonight folks - see you on Sunday for the big finale.

  2. FULL-TIMEpublished at 22:18 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Juventus win the Coppa Italia to go with their league title. Next up, the Champions League...

  3. Postpublished at 22:16 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    WengerImage source, EPA

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on BBC Sport: "It is an important point. We are frustrated because we couldn't score. Sunderland are jubilant and they played like a team that wanted to be safe.

    "We nearly lost the game because we were so focused on winning. We were not sharp enough, not quick enough. We are physically less fresh. We played about 58 games and you can see that."

  4. 'A Houdini act'published at 22:14 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat on BBC Sport: "I am really proud of the group. The group has come so far, they have given everything. Organisation wise it was brilliant. I had a tear in my eye, I have to be honest.

    HoudiniImage source, Getty Images

    "Second half we had three or four 100% chances. Until the end it was a nervous breakdown. The most important thing is the players start believing, the good thing is I do things in the past and they know that and know I don't talk nonsense.

    When asked if he had been invited to stay at Sunderland next season he said; "Yes, I think so. But there is no answer yet.

    "Sam Allardyce said something about a Houdini act, external but this was the Houdini act."

  5. Postpublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says he is very proud of his players and says 'they have come such a long way.'

    He also says that he has been asked to stay on at Sunderland but he has no answer. Next week!

  6. Postpublished at 22:06 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Ten minutes of extra-time left in Rome and Andrea Pirlo has just hit a free-kick on target. Juventus closing in on another trophy.

  7. Manager reactionpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, speaking to Sky Sports: "We couldn't score and Sunderland defended well which is understandable because they knew they could be safe tonight. We tried and tried.

    Arsene WengerImage source, AP

    "We gave a lot on Sunday to come back and you could see that the legs were not completely there tonight. At least we didn't concede and we got an important point.

    "We have some time to prepare and recover for the FA Cup final and I think we will do that.

    "Jack Wilshere gave a lot, he did alright. He had some good movement. But we are all frustrated because we didn't score."

  8. North of the borderpublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Kenny Miller scores for RangersImage source, Reuters

    A big win for Rangers in the play-offs tonight as they took a first-leg lead over Hibernian.

    Read the reaction from that game here.

  9. Postpublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Only Arsenal (5) & Burnley (6) have conceded fewer goals in the Premier League than Sunderland (7) since Dick Advocaat's appointment.

  10. Postpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Arsene Wenger is smiling as he faces the cameras. 'You could see that our legs were not there tonight' he says.

  11. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 21:58 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Michael Juwon: Arsenal simply lacks the creativity and final touch to break down resolute defence. They always complain of team bus-parking.

    Mark Taylor: I am sick of so-called Arsenal fans who slag Arsene Wenger and team off if they don't win every game after five minutes. Should be ashamed.

    Viv: The longer Arsenal continues to field average/inconsistent strikers, the longer their wait for the PL title.

  12. Postpublished at 21:57 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Sunderland have alternated between defeats and 0-0 draws on their eight visits to the Emirates Stadium.

  13. Manager reactionpublished at 21:57 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat on Sky Sports: "Arsenal had the possession but you know if you keep trying you get your chances. In the second half we had chances and we had to score.

    Dick AdvocaatImage source, Reuters
    Image caption,

    The emotions of a man ready to walk away?

    "Arsenal were the better side but the organisation was unbelievably good. The emotion was so high. We only lost one in the last six and that is why they deserve to stay in.

    "Our defence was great. An unbelievable feeling we did it by ourselves. The players gave everything to stay up. It is a beautiful stadium, facilities are great, but last couple of years not always lucky with things we have done. The players started believing.

    "I will give an answer next week on my future."

  14. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Sho: Pass pass pass, try one-two, fail, rinse repeat cycle for 93mins. Boring, boring Arsenal. Well done Sunderland.

    Vaughan McKee: a phrase I never thought I would mutter: 'defensive performance from Jermain Defoe.' Top work!

  15. Postpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    A reminder of the crucial final day games at the foot of the table then.

    Hull v Man Utd

    Newcastle v West Ham

    Hull must win, anything else and they are down. Newcastle can be caught if Hull win and they do not.

  16. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 21:52 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Harry Chalvet: Advocaat's tears are of joy because he has finally realised he's Mourinho in disguise after those tactics tonight.

    George Gray: Arsenal fans all moaning about teams defending against them, learn to break teams down and credit good defending.

  17. GOALpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Italian Coppa Italia

    Juventus takes the leadImage source, EPA

    Pavel Nedved is buzzing up in the stands as Juventus forge ahead in extra-time. Alessandro Matri picks up the pieces after a long ball forwards and bundles the ball home.

  18. Postpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    John O'Shea also pays tribute to former manager Gus Poyet and says that the club must get away from trouble again next season.

    Will they be down there again next season?

  19. 'It's fantastic!'published at 21:47 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    OSheaImage source, Getty Images

    Sunderland captain John O'Shea, speaking on Sky Sports: "It's fantastic. I saw a Sky advert for survival Sunday and Sunderland featured on it and I thought 'oh my God we have to get away from that'. The manager has been brilliant."

    Forward/left-back Jermain Defoe: "When that final whistle went you can imagine the feeling. The relegation battle has been scary."

  20. Postpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 20 May 2015

    Sunderland are safe and Arsenal need a point against West Brom to triple-stamp third spot. They can't now finish second.