Premier League - Final Day as it happened

1. Tigers relegated
2. Hull have two goals disallowed
3. Magpies secure safety by beating West Ham
4. Sissoko and Gutierrez goals give Newcastle win
5. Allardyce leaves as West Ham boss

And that, as they say, is that.

Another Premier League season is done and dusted, thanks again for all of your company all season. Join us next weekend for the FA Cup final, then there is the Champions League final, the Copa America, Women's World Cup, U21 Euros, sackings, signings...

Ings on his way out

Burnley

The worst kept secret in the north west football scene has finally been resolved, as Burnley striker Danny Ings has confirmed he will leave the club this summer.

He said: ""It was quite an emotional day for me today. I think everybody knows what's been going on off the pitch and I wanted to finish my last game here in style.

"I'm just over the moon that I managed to get the winning goal in front of all the fans that travelled."

Albion name retained list

West Brom

Who needs a close season? West Brom aren't messing about, they've already named their retained list.

The Baggies will be taking up 12-month options on Boaz Myhill and Claudio Yacob and are due to open talks with out-of-contract defender Gareth McAuley.

However, Youssouf Mulumbu, Chris Baird and Jason Davidson have been released.

Goodbye Steven Gerrard

Liverpool

"I am sure Steven wasn't anticipating the manner of that being his last performance, but credit to him he was trying to drive his team on and it was great he got that reception from our supporters when he scored," said Stoke boss Mark Hughes.

"It is only right and proper we recognise the impact he has had in English football and at his club as well.

"To a man everyone applauded that goal. I wish him well, he has been a credit to his country and his club as well."

HALF-TIME

It's looking very much like a trip to Deepdale for Steve Bruce next season.

Follow that game here.

Your season in 'emojis'

Twitter

Is that David De Gea off to Spain in the last line? Since Connor sent this in United have decided not to keep on-loan striker Radamel Falcao...

Sum up your club's fortunes using a series of emojis and send them in via #bbcfootball on Twitter. Any Burnley or Manchester City fans have a contribution?

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Start the car, Preston are going up!

Swindon miss a huge chance to halve the deficit and 20 seconds later Jermaine Beckford is curling in the third for North End. Quality finish.

Follow that game here.

"We made the impossible, possible"

Sunderland

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Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat: "The way we played, free of thinking about going down, was really good in some parts. We gave cheap goals but they deserved it.

"I will give that answer on my future next week. The players have responded excellently, with their commitment to the club, to get 12 points makes me very proud of them.

"My assistant said to me we made the impossible, possible. I have a big decision to make this week."

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Aaron Turnbull: Brendan Rodgers to West Ham.

Mark Utv-Phillips: Perhaps he'll take Newcastle job. That's if managerial genius Carver don't want it.

Paul Johnson: Bring back Harry!

The managerial merry-go-round has begun...

'We need to challenge for the title'

Arsenal

Arsenal hat-trick hero Theo Walcott: "You need to be ready when giving the opportunity. I've been out for a year, but I feel great. I've got to thank the manager for having faith in me.

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"I think it's been an up and down campaign. We've had a great run. It came to an end a few weeks ago. We've finished third, and if we win the FA Cup next week, that's a good season.

"But I think that next season, we need to be challenging for the title, with the team we've got."

"We are a complete team"

Chelsea

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho: "I think we have everything. Can anybody say we don't play fantastic football? No. Well, they can, but it's not true. We have art in our game but we also have fantastic spirit, organisation and pragmatism. We are a complete team and that is why we are champions.

"It was a bit of a risk to come here for a second time but with a new team a new generation we are champions again, and as a Chelsea supporter I feel it a double way,"

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"He's a nice guy"

Chelsea

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A lot of love between Chelsea captain John Terry and the departing Didier Drogba as they speak to Match of the Day.

Terry; "It has been five years since we won the title. It has been a long time and hurts when you see other teams lift it.

"It is an unbelievable day - the whole squad have been top class from day one - but a sad one with Didier leaving today."

Drogba: "I knew they were going to do something to mark my last game. I love John. I have played with him for many years, I know him and his family and he is not the guy that people think that he is. He is a nice guy. "

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Greg Howarth: How much has Allardyce done for them? The thanks he gets is a knife in the back... some teams in this league are shocking.

Sean Freel: Why does big Sam get the bullet anytime he has a decent season. He will get a big club soon.

David Clark: Typical, one of the best and most reliable managers in the Premier League and he gets the chop. Good luck Sam, I hope you get a much better deal with an honest club.

Thanks for coming

Man Utd

Manchester United have decided not to keep Radamel Falcao following the end of his season-long loan from Monaco.

Falcao is due to speak to manager Louis van Gaal on Monday.

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But it has already been decided to release the 29-year-old after he scored just four goals in 29 appearances.

The Colombian missed today's 0-0 draw with Hull due to injury, after which manager Louis van Gaal said: "We still have a day. I have to say something to him."

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"Chelsea were strong at the beginning of the season and I thought the Arsenal record of the Invincibles was in trouble - they were that strong.

"It is whether they can hold on to the title and what changes they will bring in. That is the true mark of champions - that they'll already be looking towards the future.

"Chelsea are a long way off reaching the semi-finals in Champions League and competing with Barcelona and Bayern Munich but Jose Mourinho knows how to win."

'No fears'

Hull City

Hull City fan and blogger Rick Skelton, 35: "If there is a right way to go down, I think Hull City have shown it today. One of the many disappointments is that the incredible spirit, fight and urgency of today has been missing recently.

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"Relegation holds no fears. It's frustratingly needless but unlike last time (2010) we have financial protection, saleable assets and a strong core. We also have a manager who specialises in promotion so I'd keep him despite his flaws.

"My biggest concern is that the owners are somehow able to achieve their hideous, divisive change of name out of the spotlight. Relegation is part and parcel. That would kill my love for my club."

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James, Wokingham: West Ham getting rid of Big Sam will be a classic example of not realising what you had until you lose it. Embarrassing decision.

Toby: West Ham looking to bigger things. Great academy, money available and new stadium around the corner. Only one manager good enough for this 'project', Jurgen Klopp is on the way to the Prem, get ready.

The West Ham way

West Ham

BBC Sport understands that West Ham's search for a new manager to replace Big Sam will see them after a boss who 'has a desire to play 'The West Ham way'.

Whatever that means...

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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero takes the Golden Boot - 26 goals he scored in the league this season. Tottenham's Harry Kane hit 21 while Diego Costa of Chelsea was third with 20.

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Match of the Day order

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Stoke fans, you're not last!

Expect to see a cheerful Alan Shearer tonight, BBC One and online at 22:30.

Manager reaction

Chelsea

Chelsea manger Jose Mourinho: "I know that our rivals are not going to accept this title and they are going to fight and there are three or four teams that will be aiming for us and we have to be better - me, the players and our squad.

"Maybe they need some fresh blood to keep them under pressure. They know me they know that they are not going to keep their positions on the basis of this year."

Moyes for the Magpies?

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"If you asked me to put money on John Carver being Newcastle's manager next season I would say no. I think Mike Ashley is an astute enough man to realise he has had his wake-up call, and Carver staying would not say the club is going in the right direction.

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Coming back to the Prem?

"I think David Moyes would be a good fit. Moyes is quite happy with Real Sociedad in Spain but is very keen to prove himself back in England."

That's two clubs Moyes has been linked with in the last hour.

Milner on the move?

Man City

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini: "James Milner will make a decision at the end of the season, he must decide his future and what is best for him."

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A bit of breaking transfer news from over in Italy where Palermo striker Paulo Dybala - reportedly a target for Arsenal among others - has confirmed that he will join Juventus next season.

The 21-year-old scored 13 goals in 35 games in Serie A and is expected to cost around 40m euros (£28m).

"Juventus are the side who wanted me the most," the Argentine told Sky Sport Italia.

"They made a real effort to sign me and this is why I made my decision. I can certainly win the Scudetto there, as they are a winning team. I too always play to win and can find success with them."

Garth has cracked it. If you don't score, you go down.

Any Hull players likely to be snapped up by their Premier League rivals?

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"Steve Bruce has already alluded to this but Hull have been relegated simply because they've not been scoring enough goals. I saw them at Crystal Palace, where they won, but needed five chances to convert one. It's been their problem throughout the season. QPR and Burnley struggled to score too, and guess what? They went down as well."

League One latest

Preston are in total control. But they've got a terrible record in the play-offs, and Swindon scored five past Sheffield United the other week.

Nothing is over yet!

Read the latest on that game here.

I have no doubts about my future - Pellegrini

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini speaking to BBC Sport: "It was important to say goodbye to Frank [Lampard] by winning the game, it was a beautiful afternoon for the fans and for the squad.

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"I am not happy with the way we worked the whole year, we lost too many points against teams in relegated positions. We lost stupid points, but I assure you we are going to grow as a club next season. The most important target for us is to recover the title next season, and I believe we are not far away from doing that.

"I never had any doubt in my mind all season [that I will stay in charge]. I know what the owners think, I speak with them all the time, they are not owners who think because you do not win the title you must go out."

Manager reaction

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson on Jamie Vardy's England call-up: "Being called up regardless of whatever anyone else says is a reflection on of his development as a player and of the sort of team he has played in.

"If you are going to break in to the England side you need to be playing exceptionally well - but also your team-mates to be playing well as well."

'England call up was a shock'

Leicester City

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy on his England call-up: "I can't believe what a week it has been.

"It came as a shock that I got the call up. I can't tell you what it feels like. I m still letting it settle in.

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"It has just been a brilliant week, what with knowing our Premier League place was safe as well."

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Wasiyullah Buyde: Three legends - Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard & Didier Drogba - signed off from the Premier League. Once in a generation players!

Henri Colens: Is it me, or isn't it time Rafa renewed his duel with Jose? Rodgers is a good manager but he may have too much on his plate.

John Dykes: 54 points, positive goal difference, six points shy of Southampton in seventh. What a job Mark Hughes is doing at Stoke.

"If the owners want me to go - I will go"

Liverpool

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "I have always said if the owners want me to go I will go. But I still feel I have a lot of offer here. There is a lot that's happened there this year that has made the job tough.

"Performances like today don't help me and I'm fully aware of that."

Rodgers signed a new long-term deal last summer. If the owners want him to go, he will go with a chunky pay-off.

Manager reaction

Leicester City

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson: "We took a bit of time to get going. It is always difficult when you've achieved certain objectives to get what you want.

"The end product is a really good win but we didn't quite hit some of the standards we would have liked but we did more than enough in the end.

"It was a shame it wasn't a clean sheet as well as a win. But there are lots of positives and it is always important to try and finish a season with an outcome you can build on for next year.

"We are not kidding ourselves in terms of how we need to move forward, because although it has been a great end to the season, it needed to be."

Manager reaction

Liverpool

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers on leaving out Raheem Sterling: "It's been a difficult few months for him and we felt other players might be able to contribute that bit more."

League One final

What a start for Preston North End!

Jermaine Beckford has volleyed them ahead after just three minutes. They could be playing Hull next year in the Championship.

Follow that game in detail here.

'Not good enough'

Hull City

Hull boss Steve Bruce: "It is one of those awful experience. This is a particularly low time. We are not in the big league.

"Too many times I have come out and said we have not done bad but we have not scored. That is 17 or 18 times we have not scored.

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"I have to take the brunt of it. We have not been good enough. We believed at the start of the season we would have enough.

"It is not a time for excuses. You have to take your medicine and come back as strongly as you can.

"I am exhausted at the minute. My future is for others to decide. Cuts are inevitable. A lot of talking and soul-searching has to be done in the next few weeks. We are all sad at the minute. I am sure there are a few conversations to be had, which will be had in due course."

'We were very, very poor'

Liverpool

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "We made too many mistakes defensively and individually. We were beaten too easily and were not competitive enough. We were very, very poor in that first half.

"It was always going to be a big job in the summer and today's result would certainly ratify that.

"We understand the job ahead and we will be much better than today going forward.

"We have got to be much better than we have been for the last six or eight weeks. We will work tirelessly to look to put on a better show next season."

'Clyne will stay'

Nabil Hassan

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"Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has just finished his post-match media conference and spoke of his "pride" after the ended their season seventh in the Premier League with a club-record total of 60 points.

"Koeman also says he is "confident" Nathaniel Clyne will sign a new contract and the club should know either way next week.

"He still hopes they can make it into Europe and that it will be very hard to improve on this season."

Steve Bruce makes a point of congratulating the teams who have stayed up - particularly Leicester - and refuses to have any talk of excuses.

He also says cuts will be inevitable at the club and concedes that his future is not up to him to decide now.

Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer on 5 live

"I don't think anyone could say Newcastle didn't deserve the result today. There was a great atmosphere, the players showed they wanted to stay in the Premier League and the fans backed them. I'm delighted they will be playing top flight football next season.

"Jonas Gutierrez scoring at the end is a fantastic story. If there is one guy who really works his socks off it's Jonas, and he was doing it in my time at the club too. After all he has been through I know how much that goal will mean to him today. He has shown incredible commitment to the club.

"Now if they stop selling their best players, bring in a few new faces and play the best team in cup competitions, you never know, we might just have a very good club on our hands."

Hull boss Steve Bruce has hurt in his eyes. He says he is 'desperately upset' and it is an 'awful, awful experience.'

Full reaction to come.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"I think John Carver was woefully out of his depth. The atmosphere was incredible today and the fans got behind the side.

"Mike Ashley, by letting Alan Pardew go, put Newcastle in this position. Carver should stay with the club because he is a Newcastle man through and through but they need somebody else at the helm who can do more."

'Time for De Gea to say something'

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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal on David De Gea's future: "I cannot say that. He has to say something not I."

On Falcao: "Also we have tomorrow still a day. Maybe. I have to say something to him."

On the summer: "For me, that is why I am the manager. You have to decide which players are to go and which have to come. That is a process. It is not so easy. It is waiting for clubs to agree or not. It is hard work, but more for [Chief Exec] Ed Woodward than me. I go on holiday but I will always be in contact."

Everton

Everton boss Roberto Martinez: "Of course it's been a very tough season but we have learned invaluable lessons that we will use in a good effect to start building towards where we want to be again."

Counting the cost

Hull City

Even with parachute payments of £25million in the first season, relegated clubs will face a drop of around £50million in turnover.

Hull's income in the Championship in 2012-13 was £11.1million, and £84.5million in the Premier League in 2013-14. Wowsers.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal praises Victor Valdes for his shot-stopping but admits he was not great under the high ball.

He also says that David De Gea 'now has to say something' about his future and refuses to confirm anything about Radamel Falcao's future.

'I still want this job'

Newcastle United

Newcastle manager John Carver: "I told the players it was going to be a 90-minute rollercoaster and I thought we controlled our emotions quite well. We knew what was happening at Hull but we had to go about our own business, credit to Sam Allardyce for putting out a strong side, there were no gimmes and it was a good performance.

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"The whole season has been difficult, when we went to New Zealand we lost the two lads (in the Malaysia Air crash in Ukraine), and that was a tragedy. I think they were looking down on us today. There have been some tough times but I'm stronger for it. I knew when I looked in the players' eyes they were ready for this. Every player deserves credit. We have not had a good season but I am going to enjoy this moment.

"I still want this job, I love this club but I know this is a big summer. We have to invest , Mike has said that and that is encouraging. I want a summer where I can bring in the players I want. Today has given me more enthusiasm to do what I want to do."

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says it 'was a special atmosphere' at Hull today and he thinks the players found it hard to play.

Full reaction to come.

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Robert: That result will cost Liverpool £1m in lost prize money alone. Gutted for Gerrard. A disgraceful display.

Ash Williams: After the thrashing today why are people calling for Gerrard to be in charge? He's signed to move to LA. Let it go!

Aidan Mifsud: Don't understand how Allam gets the blame. He gave Steve Bruce money to spend. Team didn't perform.

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Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I wouldn't say they've been incredible and I wouldn't say magnificent either, but Chelsea won it.

"Jose Mourinho is the master of taking pressure off his team, but champions or not there have been deficiencies. They've only lost three games, but Arsenal, Manchester City or Manchester United would not have won the championship in this style. Mourinho has been the pragmatist, he changed their approach, and you have to say they are worthy champions. But the only point I'm making is that not everybody likes it."

Newcastle fan Jamie Smith: "An absolute fairytale ending as Jonas Gutierrez, comfortably man of the match, seals his already assured place in the affections of Newcastle fans with the goal that seals our Premier League status.

"Still, sealing 15th place and survival on the final day is no cause for celebration. I'm still in the ground for the sit in protest half an hour after the game, with disillusionment from the season gone being rightly aimed at the owner.

"Relief, but there's a long road ahead."

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Jose Mourinho waggles eight fingers to the cameras - a reference to the number of trophies he has won at the club if you exclude the 2005 Community Shield - before plucking the golden crown off the top of the trophy and coronating Didier Drogba with it.

Drogba laps it all up, filming himself with his new headwear, before jumping up to lead the cheers again.

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James Dale: People wonder why West Ham want Allardyce out? We were third at Christmas. Third!

Eurofoot: West Ham releasing Big Sam. A season of battling relegation to look forward to then. He won't be unemployed long.

JY: Hull have been relegated but they'll be back within the next few years. The fans have shown their quality today.

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'There wasn't a contract talked about'

West Ham

Former West Ham boss Sam Allardyce:

"There was not a contract talked about, but it is probably right for both of us to move on. I've enjoyed this opportunity, it's been a great venture. I take great pride in what I have achieved. The team, the club is in a hugely more successful position than when I took over. Everything I was asked to do I've delivered. It's probably the right time for us both to move on, I really enjoyed the ride.

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Watch this space; Is Big Sam on for a Big Sabbatical?

"I think it is time for me to go, they said I was not going to get a new contract, but we just said 'that's it', and I'm off. The relationship was mostly with David Sullivan on the football side of things, and I thanked him. I enjoyed it, four years is a long time in this game, and it is time for us to move on.

"When you get the chance for a break you don't jump out of the of the frying pan into the fire. The club is in a fantastic position and I really enjoyed taking it there."

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Noumaan Abubakar: Credit to Nigel Pearson for orchestrating the greatest escape in the premier league, He was allegedly sacked at one point of this season.

Jonathan Whitehead: 29 goals scored today in the PL. Crystal Palace finish 10th after Chamakh's winner. Stunning. Unbelievable. We're in dreamland!

Michael Bench-Capon: Allardyce to Liverpool?

That is an interesting shout Michael, too soon?

'We want to challenge for the title again'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "Theo Walcott had a great game today. He was on fire and moved well. Jack Wilshere as well.

"I had no pre-set mind before the game regarding the FA Cup final team. I have not thought about next Saturday. I wanted to pick a team to win the game.

"We had a slow start to the season, but progressively, we got stronger, and from January onwards we got competitive.

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"We have qualified directly for next season's Champions League. But we want more. We want to challenge for the Premier League title. But first we want to win the FA Cup next weekend.

"The first thing we need is to get everybody back in pre-season and not lose so many players. Walcott was out for a year, Wilshere for six months."

The last two men up for Chelsea are Didier Drogba - who is filming the whole thing on his phone and orchestrating the chants - and John Terry - who is a lot more low-key almost sheepish as he is invited to hoist the trophy.

You know the rest. Blue and white ticker tape, chants of Championes, a team shot in front of a sponsors board.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino: "It was a really, really good day. The first half was fantastic, one of the best of the season. The effort was brilliant, I want to congratulate the players because it was a tough season and arriving fifth was very good for us. For a first season at Tottenham, it was difficult but I'm very happy."

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Mo in Manchester: Rodgers can hold Sterling's hand whilst they both get kicked out together. No more great character!!! Klopp to the Kop PLEASE!

Ted in Liverpool: Rodgers pack your bags.....Make Gerrard player-manager, Dalglish there if needed for advice similar to Paisley with Dalglish.

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'We wanted fifth'

Spurs striker Harry Kane: "The most important thing was the win. We knew Stoke away at Liverpool would be tough for them, we wanted fifth and we got it. I'm delighted to get on scoresheet.

"There's no qualifying game for the Europa league and finishing fifth is not bad anyway. We got to the League Cup final too so it's been a productive season."

Meanwhile Chelsea are in the process for picking up the Premier League spoils.

The whole squad are being introduced one-by-one to the crowd as they head up for their medals. Youngesters such as Nathan Ake and Dominic Solanke are being invited up onto the podium as well.

Cesc Fabregas has started dancing as he steps up. He has gone early there. There is still half the squad to be read out.

'Lampard is a big loss'

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart: "It was important for us to finish with a win. Frank Lampard's an unbelievable character. It's a big loss for the Premier League.

"I'm excited about next season, we'll be chasing and we'll be chasing hard - we want to win everything. I'm proud to win the Golden Glove but it's fair to say that Fraser Forster would have won it if he hadn't been injured for a bit. It's a personal award in a disappointing season."

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'Schoolboy defending'

QPR boss Chris Ramsey: "It was a very frustrating day and some of our defending and tracking back was schoolboy.

"There were a few positives and I can't fault the players for their effort but we are in this position because we haven't had the quality to take chances when they come, and because we've made too many errors in defence.

"We had travelling fans here again, which was fantastic. It was a disappointing result for them so we want to make sure the next season is going to be a happier one for them.

"It is no secret that there is going to have to be some major changes because of the position we are in.

"We haven't maintained our status in the Premier League so something has to change in order to get the club back to where we need to be."

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is told by a television interviewer that the club have released a statement saying that his contract will not be renewed.

"I knew that already," he laughs.

He gives a very dignified little speech, thanking West Ham owners for the chance to manage the club and saying how much he has enjoyed working with the players and staff.

More to come on that.

West Ham statement

West Ham

A West Ham statement has already been published: "West Ham United will begin the search for a new manager after the club decided not to renew the contract of Sam Allardyce following the conclusion of the 2014-15 season.

"Joint-Chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold will now oversee the recruitment process for a new manager to lead the club into one of the most exciting eras in its history.

"The Board has already compiled a shortlist of replacements for Allardyce and will be making significant transfer funds available for the successful candidate.

"From our point of view there isn't a more exciting job in the Premier League at present."

Lampard's farewell

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Frank Lampard speaking after scoring in his final Premier League match: "I couldn't have wished for anything for else. I'm proud of all of it. For a young boy with a dream to play in the Premier League, to go to my home-town club West Ham and then go to Chelsea and win everything, it doesn't get better. I'm a lucky boy, to come to a big club like this for a season, I've made a lot of friends."

The public address system at St James' Park is still pumping out music - Morrissey's Every Day is like Sunday since you ask - and it is keeping the Newcastle fans' chants inaudible.

I'm sure that is just coincidence.

You know when I said that there was no outrage from the terraces? Scratch that. A chorus of 'We want Allam out' is brief but vocal in the stadium but it fades away as the remaining spectators make their way into the Hull night.

A name change on the cards now?

Nikica Jelavic has tears in his eyes as he trudges off. Someone has put Elbow on the sound system but it will take more than that to cheer the folk of Hull up.

West Ham

Manager Sam Allardyce confirms that he will leave West Ham this summer when his contract expires.

Who next for the Hammers hot-seat? A certain Moyes?

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I do feel desperately sorry for Steve Bruce because he's had a lot of bad luck. Injuries, the situation with Jake Livermore, and even though the investment has been there it's been difficult because this year has just not gone for them.

"West Ham gave a really good account of themselves today and made Newcastle work for it. Credit to John Carver - the home side have got over the line."

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"I have been through relegation and it is devastating. There will be a hollow feeling now. Hull gave it everything today but they just could not get the ball in the back of the net.

"It is not today when they lost it, all season long they could not score. Jelavic was injured for far too long and they needed to play the way they played today against the likes of Burnley."

Plenty of applause still as Steve Bruce sportingly shakes the hands of every Manchester United player. Bruce gets a good reception too from the stands.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"That was a massive result. Gutierrez might not even be there next season but it does not matter, he has etched his name in Newcastle history.

"There will be some major surgery needed for this team and there will be a major inquest into what happened this season.

"I do not know how often you can say the fans get behind their team 100% but they did that today. I do not care what they think of the owner, they need to stay behind their team."

Former Wales striker John Hartson

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"It's been a good spirited performance from Hull and it's good to see the fans applauding. Some of the players are on their knees, and I was relegated twice out of the Premier League so I know it does hurt."

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Mike Ashley looks a mighty relieved man.

The Newcastle owner puffs out his cheeks as he looks down on the celebrations.

The mood at St James' Park is a strange one though. The relief last only a few minutes, before it is replaced by anger that they were in this perilous position at all.

Banners are unfurled. One says "we don't demand a team who wins, we demand a club that tries", another displays their end of season run followed by a single word: "Inquest?"

A sit-in protest is planned and looks like it is settling in for the long haul.

Paul McShane, bloodied and bandaged, has taken this very badly indeed. He looks a broken man. He put his body on the line today but it wasn't to be.

Even if they had won today then Hull would have gone down. They just didn't do enough.

An air of resignation, of acceptance rather than outrage or dejection in the stands. They knew this was the likely outcome. Eight wins, and 33 goals, have not done the job.

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ALL OVER. Steve Bruce takes the hand of former team-mate Ryan Giggs but it's of no consolation. A polite round of applause ripples around the stadium.

Plenty of anguish on the faces of the Hull players, the chairman offers a weak smile. What now for this club?

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A girl has tears in her eyes. The dream is over.

That home defeat to Burnley a fortnight ago is the one result which really stands out for Hull City. Incredibly costly.

We are into the final minute of added time. Blow up ref!

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A dejected hush sweeps across the stadium. Many fans of course feared the worst today but it doesn't make the sense of loss any easier to deal with.

Can Hull come back from this? Will Steve Bruce stay on? These are questions for another day.

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John Carver points to a friendly face in the crowd as the final whistle blows and punches the sky.

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Steven Gerrard strolls across to the travelling fans to applaud them, before taking a deep breath and heading off for the tunnel.

A difficult final day at the office.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"QPR scraped through the play-offs and I do no think anyone should be surprised they have gone straight back down.

"They are going to lose quite a few of their players like Charlie Austin."

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Villa's FA Cup final warm-up has not gone well.

Newcastle's fans are on their feet in anticipation of the final whistle and the party that will follow.

Vurnon Anita - a very relieved man after squandering that excellent chance - has been brought off for Yoan Gouffran.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"There are defining results, if you are going lose games and lose them in this matter - then no matter how far behind someone you are, things could change.

"If you look at it, Brendan Rodgers has not been able to convince Gerrard to stay, Sterling is obviously not happy and it has been nowhere near as good as last year.

There will be a major board meeting after this match, maybe a new manager will be able to convince Sterling to stay?"

Thirteen shots for Hull today but no goals.

INJURY TIME

Steve Bruce has been tough to watch today. Animated on the touchline, he's lived and breathed every minute of the game. His side gave him everything today, they created some great chances and had United on the rack at times.

But they are going down. Tough to take for Bruce.

There will be SEVEN EXTRA minutes though.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"There is a huge slice of luck for Jonas Gutierrez. It is great for him though, you can only imagine what he has been through. He is going to be synonymous with this season in Newcastle fans' minds."

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Peter Crouch has become the leading scorer of headed goals in Premier League history as he beanpoles above the Liverpool defence to bring a miserable end to the afternoon for his former club and Steven Gerrard.

It is Liverpool's heaviest league defeat since 1954.

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Loic Remy arrives late on the scene to bookend Chelsea's triumphant season with a tap-in.

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Leicester are signing off in style as £10m man Andrej Kramaric puts the final nail in QPR's coffin.

Stephen Quinn has a shot saved but as big John Hartson says, it doesn't matter any more. Newcastle are going to win, and Hull are going down.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

"There a few Hull fans getting up from their seats and making their way out of the ground now. The home side have had good chances but it's all irrelevant now Newcastle are going to win."

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Sergio Aguero heads in a scrambled second for City.

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News of that second goal for Newcastle filters through to the KC Stadium and the home fans know their fate is sealed.

A season is decided over 38 games, not one afternoon, but Hull have given it their all today. It won't be enough though, they will go to Ashton Gate, not Anfield next season.

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That is surely that.

Jonas Gutierrez's heavily-deflected shot, squirms past a wrong-footed Adrian to finally allow Newcastle's fans to breathe again.

Relief abounds.

What a miss!

Oh no! An unbelievable chance goes begging for Newcastle.

Vurnon Anita breaks clear upfield without a West Ham defender in sight. Mousse Sissoko is in support, but Anita's attempts to square the ball to him is intercepted by a sprawling Tim Krul.

West Ham are having a go so one goal could be enough for Hull still. One goal to stay up? Can they do it?

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

"Victor Valdes can only parry the ball out but Abel Hernandez just totally misses the ball!

"Hull have to try and force a winner. They can't affect what happens at St James' Park, they just have to concentrate on the match here. They've got time to get a winner and now with Manchester Untied down to 10 men they won't get a better chance."

It's just not going to go in for Hull City.

Victor Valdes pushes out a low cross to the penalty spot, Abel Hernandez has the whole goal to aim at - and he kicks the ground!

HITS THE WOODWORK

Aaron Ramsey hits the bar now! Great save actually by Boaz Myhill to turn his shot onto the crossbar.

LAST TEN

Into the last ten minutes.

Newcastle hoist a free-kick forward but that is meat and drink for Adrian who takes an easy catch.

Not safe yet.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"Today Hull have suffered from what they have been suffering from all season - not being able to put the ball into the back of the net. They've had opportunities but haven't made Manchester United pay. Having said that, Victor Valdes has pulled out two stunning saves."

HITS THE WOODWORK

Almost a belter of a fifth for the Gunners as Aaron Ramsey thwacks the post from 18 yards out.

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West Ham are coming forward now, leaving gaps at the back.

Former Newcastle man Kevin Nolan drags a shot just wide from 20 yard. John Carver demands more concentration from his men.

This game is suddenly bubbling up nastily for the hosts.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

"There is no need for that at all. It is late from Marouane Fellaini. His studs are showing and it's a red card. Paul McShane is still down, and he is a tough lad. He was caught on the inner thigh."

Paul McShane is bleeding from his thigh and his forehead at the same time. that's how poor that challenge was.

Will this give Hull the advantage they need? They will have a man over for the final 15 minutes or so - but they need West Ham to score!

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That could have been Newcastle's place in the 2015-16 Premier League fixture list secured. Fabricio Coloccini goes for the acrobatic, but blasts over the bar from 12 yards.

That would have been a captain's goal and a half.

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I mentioned losing heads a moment ago and that is a shocker from Marouane Fellaini! He goes in for a tackle, Paul McShane clears it and Fellaini stamps on him. Nasty, nasty foul and a deserved red card.

McShane is bleeding and needs attention. A stamp to the nether regions.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

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"Great save from Victor Valdes, down really low with his left hand and around for a corner. Really good pressure though from the home side. The attitude of the Hull players has been magnificent. But the one thing they lack? A goal."

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The end of a Premier League era. Frank Lampard is replaced by Jesus Navas and that's the end of Frank's Premier League career. Fittingly, he has said goodbye with a goal.

Newcastle may feel quite comfortable at the moment. But a goal for Hull against Manchester United would get the nerves jangling in the final few minutes.

A victory for the Tigers, combined with a draw for Newcastle would send the Magpies down.

Well you can't do that! Abel Hernandez, Hull substitute, punches Phil Jones in the stomach and gets away with it! No need to lose your heads...

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"St. James' Park is about as serene as it has been all afternoon - but not that serene. Newcastle have been by far the better side in this second half but as we enter the last 15 minutes there is still the capacity for all that to change."

Will Pellegrini still be at City next season?

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"I think Manuel Pellegrini will be there next season. There will not be any panic but now the FFP fine has been lifted, there will be spending this summer although I am a little bit disturbed that James Milner is going to be allowed to leave.

"This season they were just a little bit too complacent, I think this team have come to their end and they need a new breed of players."

GREAT SAVE!

He may be rubbish at crosses but this man knows how to make a reflex save! Brilliant again from Victor Valdes, down to his left to push out Nikica Jelavic's volley.

Hull couldn't do any more. Apart from score of course. And winning the game. But you get my drift.

Well, they can't depend on their defence. Newcastle are still coming forward, still pressing back a pretty half-hearted West Ham side. Moussa Sissoko - as so often this season - has been their best player.

A little over 15 minutes left.

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This is not an official Opta statistic but I reckon Steve Bruce has had his head in his hands 66% of the time today.

A case of so near but no cigar. Bruce sends on Abel Hernandez and Sone Aluko. Time to go for it.

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The champions may sign off with a win after all, Loic Remy sending in a low shot which evades Vito Mannone and skids into the net.

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And he points to a team-mate to get the ball out of the net.

Steven Gerrard hares onto Rickie Lambert's flick-on and slips the ball past Asmir Begovic in his final game for the club.

The whole stadium responds with applause. A nice touch from the Britannia who had been mocking Gerrard's previous attempts on goal.

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This is not a change that suggests much ambition from West Ham.

Young centre-back Reece Burke makes way to be replaced by the slightly-less-young centre-back James Tomkins.

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer at St James' Park

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"Newcastle United's goal has given West Ham United's supporters the chance to turn their fury on manager Sam Allardyce. He is receiving what can be politely termed as the time-honoured gesture of disapproval from thousands of travelling fans along with chants of "You're Getting Sacked In The Morning."

"That may be wrong on a contractual technicality but hard to see Allardyce being around for much longer."

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

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"Steve Bruce has got to start thinking about changes now. Hull need a bit of trickery and magic to get the impetus back."

It could, should, be six.

Marko Arnautovic is only denied by a superb last-ditch sliding challenge by Jordan Henderson as Stoke break and go three on two against Liverpool's ragged defence.

If bonus points were rewarded for effort, Hull would have a boot full today. they are all over Manchester United now but just cannot score.

Even if they do, they will go down as it stands.

Twenty-five minutes to go.

Too long to play keep-ball, and Newcastle have decided attack is the best form of defence. They are still coming forward.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"Valdes has come for a punch, missed it and seemed to get Wayne Rooney. He's flat out on the pitch for the second time this season.

"Hull are starting to go for it now. This is all they can do and hope the results go elsewhere for them, which at the moment it isn't."

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This is painful to watch now. Again Hull are inches away from an opener as Robbie Brady's cross is flicked on, on and on past the post.

Again, a simple touch would have done it. You have to feel sorry for Steve Bruce. He can't take much more of this.

And that's another chance! Dame N'Doye volleys wide. Where's Dean Windass when you need him?

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SUBSTITUTION

West Ham don't look like they have much stomach for getting back into this one. But Sam Allardyce has thrown Morgan Amalfitano into the mix and he likes a bit of the unexpected.

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Five goals not enough? We'll see - there's still time...

Dearie me! Victor Valdes comes for a cross and gets nowhere near it, very sketchy from the former Barca keeper, the ball is there for Hull but it's their season in microcosm, they just can't force it over the line. Anyone?!

Nobody puts their foot through it and Manchester United clear.

Another one to tick off the bingo card - a rogue cheer from some Hull fans who must think that Newcastle have conceded. THEY HAVE NOT.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"Hull City are struggling with what they have been struggling with all season, not scoring goals. They started off really well but they are fading now. Playing Manchester United was never going to be easy and Van Gaal is just shoring things up."

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Hull have never had their fate in their own hands today but that Newcastle goal has left them in a real quandary. They must now not only score against Manchester United but now must hope for a West Ham goal too.

They must also not concede, and Ander Herrera is close from 20 yards.

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"They would have heard that roar on the Tyne Bridge. Deafening noise at St. James' Park as Moussa Sissoko heads in at the far post. And outpouring of celebration and relief all around the stadium.

"After his own celebrations manager John Carver was gesturing to Daryl Janmaat to keep things calm - while Janmaat was busy urging Newcastle's fans to turn up the volume even more."

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"The fans are going absolutely wild but there is still a long way to go. They way that Sissoko wins that header, that is what John Carver has been asking for, total commitment.

"It is just about them calming down, staying on top of things and closing the game out now."

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Charlie Austin scores his 18th goal of the season with a lovely header into the very corner from Joey Barton's cross. Where will he be plying his trade next season? Surely somewhere in the top flight?

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The Eagles take the lead as Marouane Chamakh drives home Scott Dann's knock-down from Jason Puncheon's cross.

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Simple. Gareth McAuley is taller than Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina and beats him to a header. It means little.

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Former Newcastle defender Steve Watson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

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"Fantastic goal. Great quality from Jonas Gutierrez on the cross and Moussa Sissoko just did exactly what you want the wide man to do - coming in from the far side, he was powerful. Now Newcastle just have to keep their heads."

One for your 'end of season' bingo card as a phantom cheer emanates in one section of the KC Stadium. It's the Manchester United fans taunting Hull as news of that Newcastle goal reaches these shores.

Heartbreak etched on the faces of fans, some of whom are painted as Tigers. Nobody wants to see that.

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Right out of the Malcolm Macdonald playbook.

Moussa Sissoko barges his way between two West Ham defenders and soars highest to arrow home a header past a helpless Adrian.

A massive, massive goal and he is engulfed by team-mates, subs and a few fans.

Newcastle need to both concede and Hull to score against Manchester United to slip back into the relegation zone.

That Newcastle miss [16:09] could be massive for Hull. Can they capitalise?

Santi Cazorla has a curler well saved by Boaz Myhill and a stretching Theo Walcott can't steer it home.

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The Foxes are tearing apart QPR.

What a miss!

Hands on heads all around St James Park.

Emmanuel Riviere, with a clear chance from Daryl Janmaat's low cross, takes a swipe of fresh air and nothing else.

An absolute shocker.

Tom Huddlestone wastes the free-kick and Hull fans sink back into their seats.

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

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"David Meyler - that is what I am talking about. It was a sitter, eight yards out on the half-volley, but Hull just have to be gung-ho now. They need a goal today, and if they get one, I'm not sure Manchester United are playing well enough to come back at them. The away side have had a chance already in this second half through Juan Mata, but Hull have already had the ball in the net twice and disallowed."

Daley Blind slides in and that's a free-kick right on the edge of the box. Free-kick Hull City...

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Those free pints provided by the club owners will be tasting good to Leicester fans.

Leonardo Ulloa adds a third with a smart bit of work, diverting home Wes Morgan's shot with his chest.

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Was that the chance?! David Meyler has the whole goal to aim at, 12 yards out, but he can't control his volley and slices it over the top.

Not for the first time today Steve Bruce cannot believe his Geordie eyes...

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Early Newcastle pressure as Papiss Cisse gets down the right and forces a corner.

Jack Colback takes it but Mike Williamson's header loops tamely over the top and wide.

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CLOSE!

Manchester United could really ruin Hull's season with a goal here and they start brightly, Antonio Valencia beating his man but his cross is well blocked.

Ander Herrera is then in on goal but Michael Dawson makes a terrific block! Full-length, body on the line stuff. That was magnificent.

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Liverpool have brought on Kolo Toure to try and bring a bit of stability to the backline. And Jordon Ibe to try and force something at the other end.

Full-backs Emre Can and Alberto Moreno - both hapless in the first half - are sacrificed.

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Ryan Cowie: Stroke of genius from Brendan, doing everything he can to get out of playing Europa league next season.

Dobs: The 45 minute massacre; starring Stoke as Germany and Liverpool as Brazil.

Chris Waters: What a great gesture by Stoke City to aim for an 8-0 win in tribute of Gerrard's shirt number.

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And we are back under way for the final 45 minutes of this Premier League season.

HULL DOWN AS IT STANDS...

A strange mix of pessimism and optimism in the Hull fans at the moment.

They are not behind, and Newcastle aren't winning. Two out of two on that front. One goal could be all they need to stay up.

Can they find it?

There is a banner at St James' Park invoking a bit of Ant and Dec's finest work.

"We are a big club, get us out of here!" it reads.

Forty-five minutes to find a hero. Or for United to frustrate Hull.

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Henry sent this one in at 14:05 BST this afternoon. Little did he know Liverpool would be 5-0 down at Stoke by four o'clock...

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Steve Bruce must be going through the mother of all half-time team talks. Churchill meets Gladiator meets John Sitton...

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Newcastle have been short of possession and territory, but they have created more chances.

While it stays scoreless at St James Park they are still vulnerable to a Hull winner against Manchester United which would send them down.

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"Jurgen Klopp's agent standing by for a busy evening???"

Biggest cheer of the day at Goodison Park as the Stoke v Liverpool scoreline is read out...

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As it stands, Tottenham are finishing fifth and going into the group stage of the Europa League.

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Who saw that Stoke scoreline coming? Apart from maybe Raheem Sterling?

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Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer at St James' Park

"Mild applause from Newcastle United's fans for their team at half-time - plenty of effort but not a great deal of quality. And not the slightest noise or reaction from the crowd as Hull City's half-time score is read out."

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Steven Gerrard has never lost a Premier League game by more than four goals.

Stoke are the first team to score five goals vs Liverpool in a league game since Coventry in December 1992.

Rodgers out of control?

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"It does not look like Brendan Rodgers is in control at all right now. The question is, is he a top manager or a top coach? We are not mentioning Stoke but they are playing such good football."

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Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I cannot believe what is going on. This result - and it will be a result - has taken Raheem Sterling off the back pages. It is now about Brendan Rodgers. Now he has to convince the owners, and the fans, that he hasn't lost the dressing room."

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Is Rodgers in danger?

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"This is becoming embarrassing for Brendan Rodgers now. There is no such security in these top jobs and decisions are made very quickly by chairman these days."

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CLOSE!

Hearts in mouths for Hull fans as Ander Herrera reaches a long ball - and can't quite make a telling connection. Any sort of real contact would have led to a goal there.

Some fans can barely watch. There's an hour of this to go yet...

GOAL

Steven Gerrard has never lost a Premier League game by more than four goals. He might do today.

Steven Nzonzi rifles home a curling effort and the home fans tell Brendan Rodgers that he is getting sacked in the morning.

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Ping!

Marc Albrighton drills home a shot from 20 yards as the ball bounces invitingly for him. Leicester are in party mood.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"You can't blame this on Raheem Sterling, this is shambolic. Stoke have gone at Liverpool and they have just surrendered."

GREAT SAVE!

Theo Walcott almost has a fourth, a rasping drive pushed away by Boaz Myhill. He had his weetabix this morning...

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Holy moly, what a hammering.

Liverpool are being taken to the cleaners here. The defence is woeful as Lucas Leiva falls off a challenge and Martin Skrtel stands off to allow former Red Charlie Adam to rifle home from 15 yards.

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CLOSE!

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Newcastle are looking the more likely, but their finishing has been shoddy so far.

Defender Daryl Janmaat rolls up from the back to have a go, but can only head over from a deep cross.

Plenty of goals in the top flight - but none in the two games which matter at the foot of the table.

As it stands, HULL ARE RELEGATED.

Wayne Rooney is growing frustrated as he kicks out at a Hull defender.

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A few hearts in mouths on Tyneside, but goalkeeper Tim Krul sorts his feet out just in time to hoof clear as Carl Jenkinson attempts to close him down.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"He looks absolutely rapid today and it must be on Arsene Wenger's mind about whether or not he should start Theo Walcott next week."

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Theo Walcott has been telling everyone who will listen since 2006 that he is a centre-forward and maybe he has a point after all.

Walcott completes a first-half hat-trick with a tap-in, meeting Santi Cazorla's sliced shot to bundle in at the far post.

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Newcastle with a promising position. Free-kick, 25 yards out, Jonas Gutierrez takes it on, but slams the ball into the heart of the wall.

A goal for Hull against Manchester United - where it is currently 0-0 - would send the Toon down as it stands.

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Which Diego Costa buries hard and low.

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PENALTY to Chelsea

Juan Cuadrado is tripped right on the edge of the penalty area - spot kick...

'Should Chelsea have kept Lampard?'

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"That is the mark of the man, Frank Lampard has been fantastic for the Premier League. The debate will run and run about who is better, Lampard or Gerrard. You have to question whether Mourinho, who brought Drogba back, should have tried to bring Lampard back instead."

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer at St James' Park

"Just the first signs of anxiety here at St. James' Park as the early fizz has gone out of Newcastle United's play. West Ham United have settled to their task. More moans and groans by the minute. Tense."

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Newcastle going close again. And it is that man Emmanuel Riviere yet again.

He looks like a man who needs half a season's worth of chances to score though, slashing an awkwardly bouncing ball well wide from 15 yards.

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It's still there for Hull. Premier League safety is right within their grasp. Can they force an opener?The nerves at Newcastle will go through the roof if they can...

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

"Manchester United are fizzing the ball around well at the moment. Hull just can't get close enough. They started at such a fast pace but the away side are creeping back into it. Although Steve Harper is yet to be tested."

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"You wonder what pressure Brendan Rodgers is now under. He has had to deal with Suarez leaving, Sturridge being injured for most of the season and his star player now sat on the bench but he will be under huge pressure now."

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Premier League legends are bowing out everywhere you look. Steven Gerrard and Didier Drogba may be making a mess of their goodbyes but Frank Lampard has read the script.

The former England man ghosts into space in trademark fashion to bury James Milner's cutback. He makes a point of applauding every corner of the ground.

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Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I thought that was a priceless moment in football. Didier Drogba hs got injured, they did not wait for anyone else, they chose to carry him."

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Right, when is the first flight to Los Angeles from John Lennon?

Stoke have torn Liverpool apart in this first half hour with Emre Can looking the weakest of links in the Liverpool rearguard.

The former Bayer Leverkusen man heads the ball back into the path of Jonathan Walters who scores at the second attempt.

GREAT SAVE!

Sergio Aguero has gone very close to the opener at Manchester City, but Kelvin Davis makes a flying save.

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This is a bit strange. Didier Drogba's final appearance for Chelsea lasts less than half an hour as he is coming off. In fact he is being chaired off by his team-mates, huge ovation all around Stamford Bridge.

It's all a bit testimonial-like. He is replaced by Diego Costa.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"I have been really impressed with Eric Dier, he is a young player who continues to grow but the defending really should have been better."

A very open first 25 minutes, and Steve Bruce is going through every emotion in the book.

GOAL

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Chelsea home league defeats under Jose Mourinho don't come around often, but there is an end-of-term feeling at Stamford Bridge today.

Steven Fletcher has taken advantage, nodding in a cross to put the Black Cats ahead.

GOAL

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This is heading to be a really ignominious send-off for Steven Gerrard.

Marko Arnautovic is pulling Emre Can to shreds down the Liverpool right and when he buys space and lays the ball into the middle Mame Biram Diouf is on hand to lash home a fierce shot.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I wouldn't say Simon Mignolet made a howler but he didn't push the ball wide enough, having kept it out of the net. He might argue his defenders should have done more to help cover."

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Eric Dier swings in a cracking cross and that man Harry Kane is ahead of the rest, meeting it with a stooping header for his 31st goal of the season.

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Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

"Hull can sense it. Manchester United do not look at the races today and the home side have had two goals disallowed, plus Victor Valdes has made a great save. United are here for the taking if Hull can keep up their momentum."

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Angel Di Maria's start doesn't last long for Manchester United - he's off injured and Adnan Januzaj comes on.

Hull fans still can't believe they are not ahead.

GOAL

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Liverpool just run out of defence there as Simon Mignolet could only weakly palm Charlie Adam's shot into the path of Mame Biram Diouf who hammered home under no pressure from six yards out.

Stoke just about deserve that.

CLOSE!

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Chances at either end as first Shane Long and then Sergio Aguero go close when played in behind.

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While Hull are banging on the door at the KC Stadium, there is a break in play at St Jame while Enner Valencia gets a spot of treatment.

There are plenty of home fans jabbing phones and pressing radios to their ears to check up on events over in East Yorkshire.

SECOND DISALLOWED HULL GOAL!

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This is torture for the Hull fans, psychological torture!

Again they think they're ahead as Dame N'Doye scrambles home a Stephen Quinn cross but once more the flag is up. Two calls right by the officials, you have to say.

Inbetween those disallowed goals Victor Valdes made a brilliant stop too. Hull flying...

DISALLOWED HULL GOAL

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Almost mega scenes at Hull as Paul McShane has the ball in the net - but the flag is up!

Almost time to get the party started...

Former Wales striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at KC Stadium

"I think Steve Bruce will be relatively pleased. Hull have been on the front foot and other than Wayne Rooney's chance that clipped the top of the bar, Manchester United haven't really got in behind."

GOAL

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That is an absolute screamer! Arsenal have a corner, West Brom can't clear it, Mesut Ozil touches the ball back to Jack Wilshere 22 yards out and he mullers a rocket of a half volley into the top corner. Sensational.

Just like Theo Walcott, Wilshere runs up to Shad Forsythe, fitness guru, in celebration.

Not much going down at the Etihad.

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GOAL

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England's newest strike sensation Jamie Vardy bags another. And they don't come much easier. Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy spills a Riyad Mahrez shot straight back at Vardy's feet and it is a tap-in.

Philippe Coutinho is the man who has been pulling the strings for Liverpool this season and the little Brazilian nearly does it again as he jinxes and jives into the box, but his shot is well over the top.

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Theo Walcott is staking his claim for a place in the FA Cup final team, and perhaps for a new contract too.

Playing up front today he has scored twice in the opening 15 minutes. Lovely build-up play between Jack Wilshere and Mesut Ozil, the ball rolls kindly for Walcott in the area, he beats the last man and toe-pokes home from 12 yards before running off to celebrate with the medical staff.

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Tackles flying in, it's as intense a start from Hull as manager Steve Bruce could have wished for. Will they come good when it matters?

I wonder what result West Ham striker - but Newcastle fan - Andy Carroll is hoping for today.

The big Geordie - sporting a smart suit complete with pocket square - is keeping his emotions hidden behind some large aviator sunglasses as he sits in the crowd.

He clearly does not back his poker face.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"The encouraging thing for Hull is that they are taking the game to United. It's all come a bit too little too late. If you are a Man United player, today's match does matter, you are fighting to play in that side."

Ryan Mason is bossing the game as Spurs make a bright start. Nothing to play for in this game, and you can tell.

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"Burnley are going down but Danny Ings is probably going to be playing in the Premier League himself. He gets across Nathan Baker far too easily there though. Burnley are really taking the game to Aston Villa but it's poor defending for me."

Free-kick for Hull in a good area, laid off to Tom Huddlestone for the big drive, but no, an intricate switch pass out to the left, and it comes to nothing. Overkill.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"This game at St James Park is a cracker. West Ham have caught the atmosphere, which is the worst possible thing for Newcastle."

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Angel Di Maria was handed a rare start for Manchester United today and he's down winded after a coming together with Ahmed Elmohamady. Send for the magic sponge!

As it stands, Hull are down. They must win.

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Emmanuel Riviere is an early livewire.

Newcastle's hit-and-miss Frenchman looks in the mood, launching into an acrobatic overhead that he catches cleanly but sends just wide.

Newcastle have started well.

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PENALTY APPEAL

Big Sam is off the bench, but all he can muster up for Mike Williamson's suspect penalty-box challenge on Enner Valencia is an exasperated shrug. His heart just isn't in it any more is it?

Ref Martin Atkinson is not getting worked up about that either.

GOAL

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You don't save those! Danny Ings, on what we presume is his final game for Burnley, rises high to plant a header into the top corner. Poor defending from Villa but Ings finished that well.

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What a goal that is! Brazilian stuff from Theo Walcott as he collects the pass on the right-hand side of the area, bends in an early shot with the outside of his boot which flies into the top corner, gaining extra street cred points by clipping the underside of the crossbar on its way in.

A reminder perhaps of his qualities.

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HITS THE WOODWORK

That bubble of optimism is very nearly popped as Manchester United go close to the opener! Wayne Rooney lashes in a drive from 20 yards and it kisses the very apex of the crossbar on its way over the top. Too close for comfort for Steve Bruce and co...

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CLOSE!

Ohhh!

A sharp intake of breath all around St James' Park as Emmanuel Riviere screws a shot just wide from 10 yards out as the West Ham wall parted in front of him.

That was a chance. Let's hope for his sake it is one he ends up thinking about too much this evening.

Hull start well and Dame N'Doye flashes a header in on goal, Victor Valdes pouches the catch. Waves of optimism sweep across the KC...

"He's Scouse and he's quite hard, Steve Gerrard, Gerrard."

Liverpool's sizeable travelling contingent have been serenading their main man in the opening exchanges.

KICK-OFF

And we are up and running.

For Hull and Newcastle it all comes down to these next 90 minutes.

Let's get it on.

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I have got a sneaky feeling for Steve Bruce and Hull. If it starts to go their way and they get a goal, suddenly for the Newcastle players mouths will go dry. Don't forget the fans will be telling them what is going on. And all sorts of things can happen over these next 90 minutes."

For the 38th and final time this season it's a time for handshakes, corporate anthems, mascots, tickertape, fanfare, hope, expectation and joy.

The season has rather petered out in some respects but for the next 90 minutes it's all about Hull or Newcastle.

One shall fall.

This maybe his last Liverpool game, but Steven Gerrard has already had his last in a red shirt.

Captain Fantastic is decked out in next season's change black shirt.

A low-key dress code for a low-key send-off.

Sterling out of the firing line

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: "Part of the reason Raheem Sterling is on the bench is because of everything that has been going on.

"I think it is a game to take him out, there has been a huge weight on him. He is a young player and he deals with it well. We have other players who are focused on the game."

Going down? GOING DOWN!

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The permutations at the bottom of the table are quite simple.

Hull will be relegated unless they beat Manchester United and Newcastle fail to win.

Some grim faces emerging from the Newcastle dressing room, but Tim Krul is bearing up under the strain.

The goalkeeper smilingly greets the match mascot and slaps some palms with the officials.

Those laid-back Dutch eh?

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Farewell Frank

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has joined in the plaudits for Frank Lampard in the match programme at the Etihad.

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Plenty of small children with faces painted as Tigers a la Phoenix Nights, let's hope none of them are permanent.

Here we go, best of luck to all involved...

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Hull fan and blogger Rick Skelton: "Local restaurant "Circle 87" trying to inspire a great escape. The sandwich is popular but I'm not sure the theory is.

"The Tigers are unchanged. I would have preferred a more attacking approach but Steve Bruce is prepared to live and die by the 3-5-2 system he likes."

Ten minutes to go at a nervy KC Stadium. An early Manchester United goal would really kill the tension...

'You get no favours'

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown

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"We have a very honest Premier League, you do not get any favours from anybody. You get what you deserve and you win on merit and if you go down it is you own fault."

Newcastle United

Jamie Smith

Newcastle fan Jamie Smith, 36, from fanzine The Mag: "Had a chat with some West Ham fans in the pub to gauge a neutral opinion on the day's events. I'm confident they were being honest in saying that they'd prefer Hull to drop as opposed to ourselves.

"The reasons given were Newcastle's status as a more established Premier League club, the more traditional opponent over newly emerged, arguably rugby-focussed Hull. Also the value of a trip to our city is something the Hammers cited, echoing the opinion of many travellers I've met (for the uninitiated, it's a pub-strewn half mile from the train station to the ground).

"I think this may reflect the opinions of many travelling fans, but will vastly differ from the non-travelling majority. A preference for the established side to take the fall seems the norm, but the mundane mid-table expectations of our club are surely a depressing factor outside of Tyneside as well as within. It wouldn't surprise me if most neutrals will relish in our potential demise."

'Newcastle have gone mentally'

Former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks

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"I said previously Newcastle have gone mentally and I stand by that. John Carver has been talking about this game being like a cup final. Well the problem with that is you never know how players are going to react in those types of game. If they can hold their nerve, their fortune is in their own hands."

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Who will survive?

A huge day for these two men. Come 5pm one of them will have steered their clubs into the Championship after nine months of toil. Nobody wants to be on the wrong side of the relegation line.

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Hull manager Steve Bruce: "We are up against it, there is no underestimating that. We still have a chance, beating Manchester United will not be easy but there have been some strange results and hope we can pull it off.

"We never wanted to be in this situation, we did not expect to be in this situation but let us hope there is one final twist and the luck comes our way."

'In Bruce we trust - not 606' reads a large banner in the Hull crowd. Is that a dig at Mr Savage and co...?

'Pearson did it the hard way'

BBC Sport pundit Robbie Savage

"Nigel Pearson is the only Premier League manager whose season has featured ostriches, altercations with fans and opposition players and at, one stage, reports he had been sacked.

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"But his achievement in keeping Leicester up is the thing his campaign will be remembered for most of all.

"Pearson did it the hard way - his side spent 140 days bottom of the table, which is more than anyone else. But he also did it by being brave with some attack-minded team selections and through some inspired work in the transfer market."

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Newcastle have taken one point from their last 10 Premier League games. A terrible, terrible run of form. But will they still avoid the drop?

The fans are filling up St James' Park now.

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If ever there was a time to break that record, it's now...

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Newcastle are hoping for a favour from former manager Big Sam this afternoon - and the numbers point to good news!

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Sam Allardyce has won just two of his last 15 Premier League games (D5 L8), while West Ham have conceded at least two goals on the final day in each of the last three seasons.

'Mourinho is a winner'

BBC Sport pundit Robbie Savage

"Jose Mourinho got the transfer market right, and got his tactics right, again. That is why he is celebrating his third Premier League title in five full seasons in England.

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The best manager in England?

"People call his teams boring, but I call him a winner.

"They beat teams by playing attractive football or dull football, basically whatever it takes to get the job done."

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You can also vote on who you think will go down on this page. The vote closes at 14:55 and the results will be revealed shortly after.

Possible play-off?

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All of the focus is on the bottom of the table and that dreaded 18th spot.

But hang on, maybe there could be some excitement at the top too!

In accordance with Premier League rules, there would be a play-off to determine third place - and automatic Champions League entry - in the unlikely event that Manchester United and Arsenal finish level on points, goal difference and goals scored.

For that to happen there would need to be a seven-goal swing in United's favour, with Louis van Gaal's side scoring at least five goals at Hull.

For example, if United win 5-0 and Arsenal lose 2-0 at home to West Brom, or a 5-1 win to United coupled with a 3-0 Arsenal defeat. Head-to-head doesn't come into it. When would this game take place?

Pass. The calendar's full.

'Arsenal worry me to death'

West Brom

West Brom head coach Tony Pulis: "It was a very easy decision to stick with an unchanged side after the performance against Chelsea. The players played really well against Chelsea. We've had five really good performances in a row, and we needed them to get clear of trouble.

"I've named a couple of kids on the bench today. Alex Palmer, the goalkeeper, deserves a chance and the lads have been pushing to get him in the squad. And we think Tyler Roberts is going to be a very good player. He might get a chance.

"The fact that Arsenal haven't scored in their last three home games worries me to death. The chances they've had in games have been exceptional. Arsene has said they've got to be a little more ruthless in front of goal. We've got to make sure we give our best."

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Frank Lampard captains Manchester City on his final Premier League appearance, as Manuel Pellegrini names the same side that beat Swansea last week.

Paulo Gazzaniga and James Ward-Prowse drop out of the Saints line-up, replaced by Kelvin Davis and Filip Djuricic.

Man City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Mangala, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Milner, Lampard, Toure, Silva, Aguero.

Southampton XI: K. Davis, Clyne, Fonte, Alderweireld, Bertrand, Wanyama, S. Davis, Djuricic, Mané, Long, Pelle.

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer at St James' Park

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"Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has just arrived pitchside and made his way up high into the stand at St. James' Park. He was was greeted with silence by the fans who recognised him apart from one who shouted: "Hope you're happy with yourself."

"Ashley will be hoping that is as bad as it gets - but results here and at Hull City might decide that."

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Jose Mourinho makes six changes to the Chelsea side that lost at West Brom on Monday, with Petr Cech and Didier Drogba making what could well be their farewell appearances for the club. Cesar Azpilicueta, John Obi Mikel, Juan Cuadrado and Willian are also included.

Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat makes three alterations to the side that secured safety with a goalless draw at Arsenal. Vito Mannone, Jack Rodwell and Steven Fletcher are in, with Costel Pantilimon, Lee Cattermole and Danny Graham dropping out.

Chelsea XI: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Mikel, Matic; Cuadrado, Willian, Hazard; Drogba

Sunderland XI: Mannone, Jones, O'Shea, Coates, Van Aanholt; Larsson, Rodwell, Johnson; Fletcher, Wickham, Defoe

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Hull City manager Steve Bruce names an unchanged line-up for this afternoon's must-win encounter with Manchester United.

Hull have never even taken a point off United as a top-flight club and Bruce has managed just four draws from his 21 previous meetings with his former club.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has made three changes to his starting line-up.

Skipper Wayne Rooney returns from a dead leg injury, whilst Angel Di Maria makes his first start since being sent off in the FA Cup sixth round defeat by Arsenal on 9 March.

Goalkeeper Victor Valdes makes his full debut as David de Gea has failed to recover from a hamstring injury. Van Gaal also confirmed striker Radamel Falcao, whose loan move from Monaco expires after today's game, misses out after picking up an injury in training.

Hull: Harper, Dawson, Chester, McShane, Elmohamady, Brady, Huddlestone, Meyler, Quinn, N'Doye, Jelavic

Man Utd: Valdes, Valencia, Smalling, Jones, Rojo, Blind, Herrera, Di Maria, Mata, Young, Rooney

Liverpool

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, speaking to Sky Sports, on dropping Raheem Sterling to the bench: "A lot been made of the last couple of weeks. We've got other young players very focused on the game."

So there...

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"Arrived at the Etihad Stadium where Southampton keeper Kelvin Davis is the first player out on the pitch. He makes his 300th appearance for the club while Frank Lampard plays his final game for Manchester City before departing to the United States.

"Lots at stake for Saints, a place in Europe is up for grabs and as captain Jose Fonte told the BBC earlier in the week, the club are desperate to play in what he calls a "special" competition."

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Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew makes three changes to the side that won at Liverpool last weekend with Brede Hangeland, Wilfried Zaha and captain Mile Jedinak all starting in place of Martin Kelly, Lee Chung-Yong and Joe Ledley.

Swansea boss Garry Monk makes four changes as Kyle Bartley and Kyle Naughton come into a re-shuffled defence.

Marvin Emnes also starts, while Leon Britton comes into midfield and takes over the captain's armband from the absent Ashley Williams. Jonjo Shelvey, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Neil Taylor are unavailable with knocks.

Crystal Palace XI: Hennessey, Ward, Dann, Hangeland, Souare, Zaha, Jedinak, McArthur, Bolasie; Puncheon; Chamakh.

Swansea XI: Fabianski, Naughton, Fernandez, Bartley, Richards, Britton, Cork, Emnes, Dyer, Montero, Gomis.

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Everton boss Roberto Martinez is without Tottenham loanee Aaron Lennon as he can't appear against his parent club. So Kevin Mirallas comes in. Sylvain Distin is on the bench in what could be his last game for the club.

Tottenham also make one change to the team that beat Hull last weekend. Mousa Dembele replaces Danny Rose so Spurs will play a 3-5-1-1 formation. Planning for next season already, perhaps?

Everton XI: Howard, Coleman, Galloway, Stones, Jagielka; McCarthy, Barry, Mirallas, Barkley, Osman; Lukaku

Tottenham XI: Lloris, Dier, Fazio, Vertonghen; Bentaleb, Dembele, Mason, Chadli, Lamela; Eriksen; Kane

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Leicester boss Nigel Pearson has named an unchanged side, which means Jamie Vardy - fresh from his England call-up - will start up front alongside Leonardo Ulloa. The Foxes are hoping to make it seven wins from their last nine outings.

QPR make three changes as boss Chris Ramsey aims to finish a difficult season on a high. Alex McCarthy makes his second start of the season in goal, replacing the concussed Rob Green. Yun Suk-Young also comes in, along with 18-year-old striker Reece Grego Cox, who makes his full Premier League debut.

Leicester XI: Schmeichel, Morgan, Vardy, King, Albrighton, Huth, Schlupp, Cambiasso, Ulloa, Mahrez, Wasilewski.

QPR XI: McCarthy, Onuoha, Hill, Dunne, Suk-Young, Phillips, Henry, Barton, Fer, Austin, Grego-Cox.

'We've stuttered at home recently'

Arsenal

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "I want to rest some players today and keep the balance of the team right as well.

"We've stuttered a little at home recently and we want to get back to a winning habit. It's important to finish the final home game of season with a win, to send the fans away happy.

"When you're not scoring many goals, the best way to approach it sometimes is not to talk about it. We know we can score goals if we play well, so let's play well."

Falcao and De Gea injured

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal: "I expect that Hull will play with five defenders so Angel Di Maria gives us creativity. David De Gea is injured and that is easy for Victor Valdes to be selected. It is an opportunity for both of them to play.

"Radamel Falcao is injured in the final training session, it's not a big problem but he is injured. It is still possible for us to finish ahead of Arsenal so that is our motivation. West Brom will park the bus against them."

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Stoke City manager Mark Hughes makes one change to the side that drew 0-0 at Burnley on 16 May, goalkeeper Asmir Begovic replacing Jack Butland.

Liverpool make three changes to the side that started the 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace on 16 May. Out go Dejan Lovren, Jordon Ibe and Raheem Sterling, who has turned down a new £100,000 a week contract. In come Mamadou Sakho, Lucas Leiva and Joe Allen.

Stoke City XI: Begovic, Cameron, Shawcross, Muniesa, Pieters, Nzonzi, Whelan, Walters, Adam, Arnautovic, Diouf.

Liverpool XI: Mignolet, Can, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno, Lucas, Allen, Henderson, Gerrard, Lallana, Coutinho.

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Newcastle centre-back Mike Williamson returns after his two-match suspension. Papiss Cisse starts as does midfielder Vurnon Anita. Cisse for the winner?

West Ham pick Reece Burke and Kevin Nolan in the starting XI. They also name former Magpie midfielder Rob Lee's son, striker Elliot, on the bench. Imagine he comes on to send them down...

Newcastle XI: Krul, Janmaat, Coloccini, Williamson, Dummett, Sissoko, Anita, Colback, Gutierrez, Riviere, Cisse.

West Ham XI: Adrian, Jenkinson, Burke, Reid, Cresswell, Song, Nolan, Kouyate, Downing, Valencia, Cole

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Harry Kane (the hurricane - geddit?) - the man could do no wrong for Spurs this season.

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Theo Walcott starts in Arsenal's attack as Arsene Wenger makes three changes to the side held 0-0 at home by Sunderland in midweek. Walcott is in for Olivier Giroud, Gabriel replaces Laurent Koscielny at centre-back and Francis Coquelin takes over from Aaron Ramsey in midfield.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis sticks with the side who started Monday's 3-0 win over champions Chelsea. Boaz Myhill continues in goal as Ben Foster recovers from cruciate knee ligament damage.

Arsenal XI: Ospina; Bellerin, Mertesacker, Gabriel, Gibbs; Cazorla, Coquelin; Wilshere, Ozil, Sanchez, Walcott.

West Brom XI: Myhill; Dawson, McAuley, Olsson, Lescott; Fletcher, Yacob, Morrison; McManaman, Berahino, Brunt.

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Tim Sherwood makes three changes from the Aston Villa side that started the 6-1 thrashing by Southampton last week, with Jed Steer making his Premier League debut for Villa replacing Shay Given in goal while Nathan Baker and Gabriel Agbonlahor also come in. Given does not make the bench - is he being rested for his customary cup appearance, in the final next weekend at Wembley?

Sean Dyche brings in Michael Keane and Fredrik Ulvestad for Burnley's farewell to the Premier League.

Villa XI: Steer, Baker, Vlaar, Bacuna, Cleverley, Agbonlahor, Westwood, Delph, Benteke, N'Zogbia, Grealish.

Burnley XI: Heaton; Trippier, Shackell, Keane, Mee; Arfield, Jones, Ulvestad, Boyd; Barnes; Ings.

'A horrific day'

Hull City

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Hull City manager Steve Bruce: "As soon as you drive in, you know it is a big game. You can feel the atmosphere and we understand the magnitude. It is a huge game we have to win. It is a difficult situation to be in and if we do win, it still may not be enough.

"We need everyone to give everything especially the players on the pitch. We need that little bit of luck, we need a big twist and turn, let us hope it is our day.

"It is one of those horrific days. we all enjoy the good times, and you have to accept the bad times.

"I am sure the Newcastle result will transcend down to us."

'I thought Saints would go down'

BBC Sport pundit Robbie Savage

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"Last summer Saints had lost their manager and many of their star players. I tipped them to be relegated before they signed any replacements and, even when they did, I still thought they would struggle.

"Plenty of teams have started the season surprisingly well before now, but very few of them are still around the following spring.

"That is what made Ronald Koeman different. His team stayed there, and were in contention to qualify for the Champions League with 10 games to go."

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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard to Sky Sports: "We want to finish as high up the table as possible. It's been an emotional week, I've just been trying to savour every moment. It's nice for the attention to be back on team and not just myself. I've had a terrific farewell. It's going to be nice to play in front of our away fans and hopefully the Stoke fans will go easy on me as well."

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Raheem Sterling is only on the bench for Liverpool this afternoon as Steven Gerrard starts for the final time in a Liverpool shirt.

'A huge game;

Hull boss Steve Bruce does a brief pre-match TV interview during which he says the word 'huge' about six times in 45 seconds.

A massive game for Hull - full reaction to come.

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Presenter Jason Mohamed is joined in the studio by former Tottenham striker Garth Crooks and ex-Arsenal defender Martin Keown. They will be discussing their strikers of the season and the coach of the year and you can have your say on #bbcfootball.

You can also vote on who you think will go down on this page. The vote closes at 14:55 and the results will be revealed shortly after.

Team news from all 10 games coming your way soon...

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Victor Valdes makes his first start for Manchester United as David De Gea and Radamel Falcao are not in the squad at all.

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Surely it can't have all been so dull Ed? Sorry, Lord Ed...

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Alistair Mann has been on a creative writing course it seems. Good to see.

MOTD's Alistair Mann at Goodison Park

"And so to this Sunday it's Toffees v Spurs

"Who'll ponder "if only", whatever occurs.

"It should be a contest, despite no champagne,

"With Lukaku and Eriksen, Barkley and Kane."

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Samuel Hill: Pompey beating Barnsley 3-0 in 2000-01 to stay up. However, we relied on a late Birmingham winner at Huddersfield to keep us up.

Paul Salmon: Blackburn Rovers title win at Anfield. Greatest football fairytale ever...20 yrs on and still get goosebumps.

Jamie: Needing a win to stay up, Tevez's beautiful goal vs Man Utd after the ball had hung in the air for an impossible amount of time.

Perhaps today will be a day to remember for either Newcastle or Hull fans in years to come.

MOTD's Guy Mowbray at the KC Stadium

"Every time a side managed by Steve Bruce prepares to play Manchester United, he's reminded of the fact that he's never led one to victory against them.

"It started with a 2-0 defeat for Birmingham at Old Trafford in December 2002, and 20 games later United's first Premier League winning (joint) captain is still waiting to get one over his old team.

"The statistic has never carried more relevance than now, as is the case with the one about Hull never having won a Premier League game in May!

"Nothing in The Tigers' last three performances has done anything to suggest that they can get the win they need to have a chance of staying up, but sometimes things just seem to align to make the unlikely happen."

Your season in 'emojis'

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Bit of a mystery surrounding this one, but Juan Mata must be the Spanish number eight? And nice to see Leicester's early-season win referenced...Not sure what the Coldstream Guard is up to though. Who has even made that an icon?

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J-Rod back in business?

Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez says he is fitter, faster and stronger after spending a year out of football.

The 25-year-old has been out since April 2014 after rupturing his anterior cruciate knee ligament, but recently returned to full training and could play today.

"I've got stronger mentally, because it's been a tough time," Rodriguez told BBC Radio Solent.

"Physically I've improved my stats. That's what I wanted to get out of this. I've improved my speed and strength."

Poisoned chalice?

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Do you still trust him Hull fans?

Hull have won only eight of 42 Premier League games since qualifying for the 2014 FA Cup final. A disastrous run of form which has led to them staring relegation hard in the face this afternoon.

Cech him out

A lot of farewells to the league today of course, but Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he does not want goalkeeper Petr Cech to leave the Premier League champions.

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How much would you pay for Petr Cech?

The 32-year-old has only made 16 appearances this season, with Belgian Thibaut Courtois now first choice.

Cech's agent recently said the Czech Republic international had been given permission to talk to other clubs.

"I keep saying I would like him to stay," said Mourinho, who also confirmed Cech would play some part against Sunderland today.

Reports have suggested that even with one year on his contract Cech could cost any interested bidders £15m this summer. Value?

MOTD's John Roder at Selhurst Park

"If you had offered supporters in August a scenario that saw Palace 11 points clear of the relegation zone and Swansea guaranteed eighth place - both sets of fans would surely, as a friend of mine bluntly put it, have "bitten your hand off to be where they are".

"Swansea have set a new club points record in the Premier League with their current total of 56, while Palace will do likewise over a 38-game season if they avoid defeat - something to be proud of after their campaign started in turmoil following the exit of Tony Pulis.

"Alan Pardew's impact since his arrival has been immense, with nine league wins to turn the campaign around, while Garry Monk is many people's choice for Manager of the Year after a superb first full season in charge."

Farewell Lamps

Frank Lampard will captain Manchester City this afternoon in his final Premier League appearance.

MOTD's Steve Bower at the Etihad

"At the beginning of any season there are always questions asked about teams. You have to say Southampton have delivered some emphatic answers, while in contrast Manchester City end the campaign with uncertainty in the air.

"Will Manuel Pellegrini take charge of last season's champions for the final time? Will it be Yaya Toure's farewell? Will the Etihad stadium see James Milner in blue again?

"There are almost more questions to be answered in May than there were in August and that will be a huge source of frustration."

The Liverpool team coach has pulled up outside the Britannia Stadium. Boss Brendan Rodgers is the first off it - Raheem Sterling one of the last. Steven Gerrard is asked for a television interview before he reaches the visitors dressing room. He obliges. Team news from Stoke coming up.

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Good to see Arsenal's commitment to recycling paying off?

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Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer at St James' Park

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"Newcastle's fans have been drawn to St. James' Park hours before kick-off today. This superb arena, so close to the city centre, is every inch the perfect setting for a club to enjoy Premier League success, or indeed any success at all.

"And yet they have to go back to 1969 for their last silverware in the Inter Cities' Fairs Cup - and now face the prospect of relegation from the Premier League. Little wonder that you can almost reach out and touch the mixture of frustration and anxiety of those fans already gathered around the concourses here waiting for kick-off against West Ham United."

Stoke City

I can't be alone in hoping that Bojan comes back firing for Stoke after his serious knee injury. The former Barca man was just starting to sparkle in the Premier League. A classy addition.

MOTD's Martin Fisher at the Britannia

"This season has been a major disappointment. Shorn of Suarez and the perennially injured Sturridge, Liverpool have always been off the pace. Two cup near misses and an early European exit have been followed by the tawdry saga of Raheem Sterling's contract negotiations.

"If Liverpool missed their targets and look in a mess, Stoke have hit theirs and look in splendid shape. Back-to-back ninth-place finishes is an impressive achievement.

"Mark Hughes has built on the solid foundations laid by Tony Pulis. Still combative but now more expansive, the addition of the likes of Bojan, Arnautovic and Diouf have sprinkled a little gold dust among those red-and-white stripes."

MOTD's Simon Brotherton at the King Power

"After the great escape was completed last weekend at Sunderland, it's a chance for Leicester fans to welcome the team home and celebrate Premier League survival.

"The supporters deserve it too, after backing the team and the manager throughout, while creating a constantly noisy and positive atmosphere during recent home games.

"Leicester's survival has been a turnaround for the ages with six wins from eight matches and a total of 19 points from the last 24.

"It promises to be a summer of change at Loftus Road, with head coach Chris Ramsey - already appointed on a permanent basis - and director of football Les Ferdinand ready to start a major clearout."

Ings can only get better

Burnley

Danny Ings, in a display of straight batting that is needed at Lord's this afternoon, just knocked back a question about his future at Burnley by saying that he will speak to his agent after the game and go from there.

Where do we expect Ings to be playing next season?

MOTD's Jonathan Pearce at Stamford Bridge

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"Today will be a day of celebration for both clubs. Chelsea will lap up the Premier League trophy presentation. They deserve to. They won more games and lost fewer than anyone else.

"No club conceded fewer goals. No-one created more than Cesc Fabregas. No-one played better than Eden Hazard. No captain led his team with more authority than John Terry.

"Sunderland's final whistle merriments should be muted. They have survived for another year. But they should never have been in a struggling position. Their campaign has been drab at best, mismanaged at worst."

MOTD's Steve Wilson at St James' Park

"When Sam Allardyce was sacked as manager of Newcastle United in January 2008, he had been in charge for 21 Premier League games - of which they had won seven, earning a total of 26 points.

"John Carver has overseen Newcastle for a total of 18 Premier League games - of which they have won two, earning a total of nine points.

"Someone questioned this week whether Allardyce would be particularly motivated by the prospect of relegating Newcastle. Motivated? You'd better believe it."

MOTD's Dan O'Hagan at Villa Park

"This could be a Villa Park farewell for Christian Benteke. The claret and blue faithful must be concerned by the daily news reports of Champions League-qualified clubs casting envious glances at a player who has rediscovered his very best form since the change of management - it can be no coincidence that 11 of his 13 Premier League goals have come under the liberating Tim Sherwood.

"Certainly saying goodbye are Burnley. Relegation was confirmed earlier this month, but Sean Dyche's team depart the division having contributed plenty to the season.

"Nine of their starters in their final home match with Stoke were veterans of the promotion campaign - proof of the Clarets' financial prudence, which will arguably see them well-equipped to mount a strong challenge for immediate promotion next season."

No De Gea?

Man Utd

Anders Lindegaard and Victor Valdes are both in the Manchester United squad as they step off the coach at Hull - but there's no sign of David De Gea, and I didn't catch sight of Radamel Falcao either.

They could be there of course, but the cameras didn't spot them. Adios?

MOTD's John Motson at Emirates Stadium

"Arsenal's focus now turns to next weekend's FA Cup final, where they could become the first team to lift the trophy 12 times - they are level with Manchester United on 11 - and they won't want to go into that game on the back of a poor performance.

"I'm anticipating a team not too dissimilar to the one Arsene Wenger will play at Wembley. There are still a couple of places up for grabs, with Jack Wilshere back in contention and a scramble at left-back between Kieran Gibbs and Nacho Monreal.

"The Baggies were just a point above the relegation zone when he took over; they can end the season no lower than 13th."

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Team news for the final time this season is just 30 minutes away now. A few youngsters making debuts around the grounds? Quite possibly.

Not for Hull City though as they fight for their lives. Can they pull off a famous win?

'I'll be back'

Chelsea's very own Terminator Didier Drogba is leaving the club again after today's game - but he isn't retiring. He wants a few more years yet on the pitch.

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He told Sky Sports: "I spoke with the manager and the board and we all agreed that I wanted to enjoy more time on the pitch so they will let me go. I will always come back here, the club want me to be part of the future of this team.

"I am happy with the way we found this solution. I want to play on so I will find a new club.

"This group of players gave me the best present. I came back and have won the league and today id a big celebration. We deserve it."

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Ben Brown: Charlton sending Palace down at the Valley with a 2-2 draw thanks to an 82nd min equaliser, the year of West Brom's great escape.

Timothy Baker: Andy Cole lifting the ball over Ian Walker to give the first trophy in the road to the treble for Man Utd.

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Dave Grohl can do most things, but I'm not sure that even he can ease the pain of relegation...

Dutch courage

Newcastle United

Newcastle fan Jamie Smith, 36, from fanzine The Mag: "In the pub now with my mates. Talk turns to our last good day out when we had a cracking trip to Hull in January. Our 3-0 win there was the only real performance the team has put in under John Carver, and it could prove to be crucial today.

"The unanimous opinion is that our best hope lies in Man Utd getting a result, as there is little confidence in our own ability to beat West Ham/anybody.

"There's an extra element of dread for my mate Martin and myself, as we are off to see the Foo Fighters tomorrow...... At the Stadium of Light, not the ideal destination the day after a Newcastle relegation."

The Chelsea team and staff have just filed past the cameras in the Stamford Bridge tunnel, Jose has a smile and a pat on the back for the stewards on the door. All smiles for the champions, Oscar wearing some classic 1980s Ray-Bans too.

'Nobody wants to be in the Championship'

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

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"In his programme notes for the decisive game against West Ham United at St. James' Park, manager John Carver writes: "Nobody wants this club to be in the Championship next season so please, put all your frustrations and grievances aside for 90 minutes, get behind the team and play your part in hopefully keeping us in the Premier League."

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Arsenal have been in the last 17 Champions Leagues in a row and a point this afternoon secures a place in the group stage for next year too. Even if they lose, Manchester United would have to beat Hull and enjoy a seven-goal swing over the Gunners to take their spot. Surely that isn't going to happen, is it?

A brilliant achievement - as good as winning a trophy?

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I'm lost. What's the chicken and the angel all about?

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Sterling to stay?

There has almost been as much written about Raheem Sterling as Kevin Pietersen in the last few weeks, but will this afternoon be Sterling's farewell to Liverpool?

Manager Brendan Rodgers says he expects forward Sterling to stay at the club for the remainder of the two years on his contract.

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Where will this man be playing his football next season?

Liverpool cancelled a meeting with Sterling on Friday because of comments attributed to the player's agent.

Aidy Ward reportedly said the England forward, 20, will not sign a new deal even if offered "£900,000 a week".

Rodgers said: "Raheem has two years left on his deal and I expect him to see that two years through."

Under two hours to go until kick-off then. How are Hull fans feeling right now?Imbibing some Dutch courage? Their chances today aren't helped by the history books.

Manchester United last lost away from home on the final day at Tottenham in 2001 (and still won the league by 10 points).

Vote results

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Agguuueeeerrrrroooooo!!!!!!! Yes, Manchester City's dramatic Premier League title win in 2012 got your vote as the best final day drama with 50.5% of the vote. The vote is now closed.

Time for optimism

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Hull City fan and blogger Rick Skelton, 35: "Trusty scarf at the ready - no half and half nonsense for me. Season pass for the club with no name ready too! I've already renewed for next season but I know plenty who haven't. Which division Hull City are in has no bearing on the decision. What our name is does.

"I'm not particularly hopeful - I was resigned to relegation after the catastrophic home defeat at the hands of Burnley. I'm sure a beer and a burger will help though. I might even start to fancy we'll get a draw!"

Gerrard doing the business aged 12

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Forget Istanbul 05, Cardiff 06. This is the sort of thing we like.

The Liverpool Echo have got their mitts on footage of a 12-year-old Steven Gerrard scoring a Cup-winning goal for Whiston Juniors.

That turn of pace is less obvious in the 34-year-old version.

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Stephen Hunt: Good luck today to Hull City and of course Paul McShane, I'm sure a win keeps them up #PremierLeague

Out of contract Ipswich winger Stephen Hunt is confident his former club can stay up.

All eyes on Hull

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Hull manager Steve Bruce: "The demands on any Manchester United player is such that you have to win, no matter who you play. I do not wish that there is nothing to play for them.

"All eyes are on us, let's hope it is our day especially for the fans who have been brilliant."

The Drog has had his day

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And another mid-noughties Premier League uberstar bids farewell to the top flight.

Didier Drogba - whose Chelsea contract is up in the summer - has confirmed that today is his last game for the club.

"I want to play for at least one more season and in order to play more football I feel I need to go to another club," he said.

I say it is his final game in the Premier League, maybe New York City FC might offer him a deal and then ship him back to Eastlands Lampard style.

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Rishabh Kapoor: Sheer relief at the sight of John Terry's "slip" and of course elation, joy, tears at Nicolas Anelka's shot being saved.

Simon Woods: Final day of 94/95 season at Anfield/Upton Park. Despite losing in final seconds, Hammers hold Manchester United and Blackburn are champions!

Jonathan Walton: As a Newcastle fan. I think we'll stay up, but Hull deserve it much more then we do.

Could today create a new great final day memory for Jonathan?

Falcao sent back to Monte Carlo

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It looks like Radamel Falcao's time at Manchester United is up.

The Colombia striker - on a season-long loan from Monaco - has been told that United will not be extending the deal for next season according to reports from the Daily Mail, Times and Daily Telegraph.

Falcao, 29, is thought to be on £265,000 a week at Old Trafford with United and Monaco having agreed on a fee of £43.2m for a permanent switch when they made the temporary arrangement last summer.

He has scored just six goals in 29 games for United.

Fan to present Premier League trophy

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Rachel Key (left) and Marcel Desailly, who notified the Chelsea fan of her special task

It is not every day you get to present the Premier League trophy to one of your idols, but that is exactly what 25-year-old Rachel Key will be doing today.

The west London resident, who is planning to become a football coach, has been chosen to hand over the silverware to Chelsea captain John Terry today. And how did she find out she would be doing it? Ex Blues midfielder Marcel Desailly popped by her home, naturally.

Read more of her extraordinary tale.

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Is that Chelsea parking the bus on their way to two trophies this year?

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'Save the inquest for later today'

Former Newcastle defender Steve Watson

BBC Radio 5 live at St James' Park

"Newcastle need 11 players to go out and show what it means to play for this city today. Let the inquest begin after the game. From three o'clock until a quarter to five, let's just get behind the team.

"But I do think there a certain amount of players who don't want to be at the club next season, players who have had their fill. The ones who have shown the most bottle have been the young lads - there's been no leadership on the pitch from the senior players. It's been really sad."

High commander of the Spoon Army

Uri Geller

Uri Geller update.

The psychically-minded Newcastle fan has supplied us with a picture of his personalised set of black and white stripes.

Hull fans should not be too worried though. Geller has vowed that despite his attempts to channel positive energy to John Carver's side today, he won't use his mind power to divert the ball into the West Ham net.

Geller claims to have been hovering over Wembley in a helicopter during the Euro 96 when the ball rolled off the penalty spot contributing to Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister's crucial miss against England.

"I made the ball move and that was unethical," Geller told the Newcastle Chronicle. "I won't do anything like this again.

'A zombie club?'

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Newcastle fan Jamie Smith, 36, from fanzine The Mag: "Back home, and the chance to see my kids Olivia (3) and Blake, who's one next week. Both fully kitted up for the day despite their having no idea what's going on.

"I have always looked forward to being able to take them to the game, and hoped that the club could be a common factor in our family, playing a role as it has in so many Tyneside families throughout the years. The worst thing that Ashley has done for me is remove our hope and potentially extinguished the interests of future generations. Will Olivia and Blake have the slightest interest in following a zombie club?

"Newcastle United used to be the main thing that made you proud to be a Geordie. It is fast becoming our cross to bear."

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William Fishleigh: Running on pitch at Hillsborough celebrating Crystal Palace staying up only to get punched by an Owls fan and have it all over YouTube.

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They'll drink to that

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'Who wants one then? I'm going to the bar...'

A few months ago it looked like there was no chance of Leicester staying up - but they did, and in style.

So quite right too that vice chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has got his massive chequebook out to buy all of the fans a drink.

Supporters will be given a voucher to claim a beer - or a bottle of water - at the King Power Stadium.

QPR fans travelling to Leicester and hoping to drown their relegation sorrows on the cheap will be disappointed though, as the offer only extends to home fans.

On air

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The Premier League build-up has just got going on BBC Radio 5 live with Mark Pougatch presenting the programme from Newcastle.

Live commentary comes from Hull at 15:00 BST as the Tigers look for the win they need against Manchester United to give them hope of survival.

Commentators John Murray and Alan Green are joined by John Hartson.

We also have Ian Dennis and Steve Watson at Newcastle to cover all the drama.

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Didier Drogba: Good luck on this special day my best all time partner in crime Frank Lampard #alltimecfcgoalscorer

Steven Gerrard is not the only player bidding farewell to the Premier League today.

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Bayern Munich

The thought of television cameras at the players' end-of-season party is enough to get Premier League media departments trembling.

At well-behaved Bayern Munich though, it is not a problem. The club have put highlights online with defender Dante getting down on the dancefloor after the standard awkward group shot.

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Steve McDonald: Being at Villa park for our final game when Blues went down in the last few minutes!! #LocalRivals

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Bend it like Geller

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Celebrity fans are usually good for a bit of mutually beneficial publicity, but not a lot else.

But Newcastle, have a joker up their sleeve in spoon-bending paranormal physic fella Uri Geller.

In 2001, Geller helped helped Newcastle end a run of 29 matches without a win in London by running around Highbury 11 times - the sum of two and nine in 29 - before the Magpies won 3-1 against Arsenal.

"I would only need two or three minutes with the players to get the adrenaline going and to motivate them," he told the Newcastle Chronicle. ahead of Newcastle's crunch meeting with West Ham today.

"If Carver invites me that would have much more of a positive effect than anything else."

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Well, this is most irregular.

The day after lifting the La Liga title, Barcelona have revealed their kit for next season. And they have only gone and flipped those famous blue and magenta stripes into hoops for the first time in their history.

What do you reckon?

Barcelona/Nike

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Kay Lion: 1999 United v Spurs. Cried when Ferdinand scored first but jubilation when David Beckham and Andy Cole rescued us.

Jamie Sticka: Drowning my sorrows into a krispy kreme on the way back from Wembley #DCFC

Adam Stoker: Last time Newcastle got relegated it was my birthday, guess what day today is....

Hopefully a day to celebrate Adam and not one to drown your sorrows.

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Just hanging out with Cara Delevigne at the Monaco Grand Prix. As you do.

Cristiano Ronaldo finished up his season with a hat-trick against Getafe last night - taking his club tally to 61 in 54 games.

Before he and Lionel Messi arrived on the scene, I presumed those sort of numbers had died with the likes of Dixie Dean.

No such scoring feats in the Premier League this season, but there is a five-way fight for the slightly-contrived Golden Gloves award.

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Arsenal let Lukasz Fabianski go on a free transfer to Swansea last summer. Mistake?

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Getting twitchy

Newcastle United

Newcastle fan Jamie Smith, 36, from fanzine The Mag: "Leaving now for Newcastle, saying goodbye to my mate Rob, a fellow lifelong Magpie who refused the offer of a free ticket. Rob has made the decision to boycott St James' Park until Mike Ashley's regime at the club ends, an option that many hardcore Newcastle fans have felt forced into. In spite of his self-imposed exile, I can see him getting twitchy already at the day's prospects.

"Also looking a bit twitchy is my wife Emma, who is missing a post-wedding barbecue today so her husband can attend a potential relegation. What's that famous quote from Bill Shankly?

"Also, in heading off it would be amiss of me not to thank the new Mr and Mrs Meadows for a cracking day yesterday. Congrats again Kat and Dan."

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Newcastle United Managing Editor Anthony Marshall: The calm...

'Lack of faith'

Hull City

Hull City fan and blogger Rick Skelton, 35: "I'm yet to speak to anyone this weekend who thinks Hull City will stay up. It's almost entirely due to a lack of faith in our ability to beat United.

"Regardless of who goes down it will be deserved. Both Hull City and Newcastle have owners in the Allams and Mike Ashley respectively who are determined to make life difficult for themselves - showing no regard for what their fans want. There are needless fights going on at both clubs."

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Let me go home

The last time Newcastle were relegated from the Premier League, the final day games were played on 24 May, Hull faced Manchester United and Sunderland played Chelsea.

Hull stayed in the top flight despite losing 1-0 at home to Manchester United.

Which meant that while Phil Brown looked like this:

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and sounded like this.

While Alan Shearer was more:

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Graeme Macaulay Gaw: Has to be Aguero scoring in last minute to win the League. Was like a Hollywood movie.

Elliott Rumens: For me it was when West Ham beat Man United to stay up just the same as Hull are going to do.

Trev Butler: Everton came from two down to beat Wimbledon 3-2 and stay up.

"From another planet"

BBC Radio 5 live

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Newcastle owner Mike Ashley runs the club "from another planet", according to former manager Kevin Keegan.

In a critique of the Sports Direct billionaire's tenure since 2007, Keegan said fans has been treated with "such disrespect".

"It is almost as if Mike Ashley has said, 'what is the worst I can do?" the ex-Liverpool striker told Sportsweek.

The Magpies play West Ham and must match Hull's result against Manchester United to stay in the Premier League.

Speaking before Sunday's final game of the season - which manager John Carver has called "the biggest in six years" - Keegan said Ashley treats the Magpies as "just a commodity" and that there was "all sorts wrong with the club".

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Liverpool defender Glen Johnson: A big thank you to all the people out there who have genuinely supported me through the last 6 years. #200 #NewChapter.

On the newsstand

Marca

Carlo Ancelotti's future dominates the front of the Spanish sports daily Marca.

The Italian will remain in Madrid next year, but not as Real boss as he takes a year off from football management according to the paper.

The headline puns on "a year in white" and "a blank year". We think anyway.

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Andrew Neill: As an @NUFC fan i shall be keeping my eyes firmly on the Hull game as i don't see us helping ourselves. We need help from MUFC.

David Bourne: Game of Thrones. Best season ender! I'd still like to see all three North East teams in the Premier League.

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Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan on Raheem Sterling on Sportsweek:

"There is no loyalty from players to clubs like what Steven Gerrard has shown to Liverpool. It is a thing of the past. But to be fair to players, there is not that much loyalty from clubs. It is a two-way thing.

"Clubs give players extended contracts, part of the reason is to maximise to sell them. Suarez is a prime example. Liverpool renewed, I know things happened in the World Cup and before that, but he had a long time on his contract and it was a case of selling him to Barcelona."

"My advice to Sterling is for him to get rid of your agent because that is the most stupid thing to say. Young players need agents who can advise them properly. They are young, not been around world many times don't know many things, even though some of them think they do.

"My advice is for him to sign the contract. When he finished it he will be, say, 24, and not yet as his peak. If he wants to then go to Real Madrid or Barcelona - Messi will then be 32 or 33 - so be it, but first learn his trade. His form is nothing like last year. He was the most exciting player last year, but he's been in and out and only shown glimpses."

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Star on Sunday

Daily Star Sunday says that Raheem Sterling wants a return to London - and Arsenal in particular.

The 20-year-old Liverpool attacker was brought up in the city after arriving in England from his native Jamaica when he was seven.

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Ahmed el-ahmedawy: Had a dream last night Hull were winning 1-0, woke up after!

Belete Eshetea: Good luck to Hull City just because I love Steve Bruce. I think he is a good manager and very honest.

Simon McDermott: Because Newcastle got most their points 6 months ago, Pardew would be 1st manager to save 2 clubs from relegation in 1 season.

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Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan on Steven Gerrard on Sportsweek:

"I met him for the first time when I was England manager.

"There was nothing to dislike about him. His attitude was spot on and was very attentive. He showed leadership qualities in training at an early stage of his career. The way he talked, handled himself, gave people time. Once you have had it that age, you can only get better. The more I met him, the more I liked him."

"If Steven Gerrard played for Bill Shankly he would have played in a better team than he did all his years at Liverpool and he would have won a lot more things.

"His CV is amazing for what he hasn't won, rather than what he has won. If you turn back the clock and put him in our side, people have asked me where would he fit in that team you played in. I said he would be one of the first names on team sheet. He was that good."

On the newsstand

Sunday Telegraph

The Sunday Telegraph say that today will be Sam Allardyce's last in the West Ham job.

Allardyce - whose Hammers contract expires this summer - has been offered a chance to move into international management with Nigeria. Intriguing.

Rafael Benitez turned down West Ham after Real Madrid got in contact with him about the possibility of replacing Carlo Ancelotti, so David Moyes, Eddie Howe, Slaven Bilic and Michael Laudrup are now possible targets for the Hammers.

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You can't beat the drama of the final day in football. From Jimmy Glass keeping Carlisle United in the Football League to Sergio Aguero winning the title for Manchester City in the dying seconds, the game has been littered with dramatic finales.

We want to hear your favourite memories of final day dramas. From how you felt, to how you celebrated, to where you drowned your sorrows. Let us your know your memories via #Getinspired,text 81111. or post on BBC Sport Facebook and we will include the best.

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Who is going to stay up?

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Who is going down then? Who will grab that Europa League spot and will Arsenal secure third place? You can predict the results in today's final matches of the season in BBC Sport's predictor game here.

See how your guesses fare against other supporters and pundit Mark Lawrenson, plus get feedback from BBC Sport's team including Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.

Nervous times

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Newcastle fan Jamie Smith, 36, from fanzine The Mag: The morning after the night before - whose idea were Sunday kick offs? Having been to a wedding in Embleton, about 40 miles north of Newcastle, I've been woken up by the pre-match tension before the alarm clock kicked in.

"Just going to steam through this fried breakfast then it's back to the Toon to 'enjoy' what may become one of the most miserable days in the recent history of Newcastle United. Nervous...."

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Mail on Sunday

The Mail on Sunday lead on two stories about England's next big things past and present.

Jack Wilshere tells the paper that manager Arsene Wenger has not spoken to him about his Arsenal future amid rumours he could be sold to Manchester City.

Meanwhile Liverpool's asking price for Raheem Sterling has jumped up to £60m after he phoned chief executive Ian Ayre and confirmed he wanted a move.

Busiest day of the season

Title decided. Top four decided. And two of the three relegations slots filled.

There are plenty of dead rubbers around today. For some fans, reading the body language of unsettled players on the lap of honour will be the most interesting on-pitch action.

Here are today's fixtures. All twenty teams kicking off at 15:00 BST.

Arsenal v West Brom

Aston Villa v Burnley

Chelsea v Sunderland

Crystal Palace v Swansea

Everton v Tottenham

Hull v Manchester United

Leicester v QPR

Manchester City v Southampton

Newcastle v West Ham

Stoke v Liverpool

Fair play

The Premier League will have three sides in next season's Europa League. But who will they be? Are you reading carefully? Then I shall begin:

English clubs have three places in the Europa League - for the FA Cup winners, Capital One Cup winners and fifth-placed Premier League side.

Chelsea won the League Cup on 1 March, and so their Europa League slot will be transferred to the team in sixth.

Should Arsenal win the FA Cup, their Europa League place will be allocated to the next highest club in the Premier League that has not yet qualified for the tournament, rather than to the beaten finalists.

The fight for fifth, sixth and seventh place will go to the final day of the season, and it is between Liverpool, Tottenham and Southampton.

England has been granted an extra Europa League place as one of the top three countries in Uefa's Respect Fair Play league. That place is set to go to West Ham, Everton or Burnley.

The original odd couple

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It won't be just Hull or Newcastle bidding goodbye to the Premier League today.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard - lately of Manchester City, most famously of Chelsea - will be playing their final games before heading off to the sunny climes of the MLS.

How will they be remembered? Who was better? Would sacrificing one for the other have been the key to unlocking the potential in England's golden generation?

Phil McNulty has been considering these questions and more over here. Seven hundred and fifty-nine user comments and counting...

Another good birthday?

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Hull City fan and blogger Rick Skelton, 35: "Grey start to the day in Hull which sums up the mood somewhat. I celebrated my birthday yesterday and wished for a win today! May 24th has been a good day for Hull City in the past with the 2008 Wembley win and last day survival a year later both coming on this date. Relegation won't be devastating but it's been so avoidable and would consequently be a big disappointment."

BBC Sport will be talking to Rick and Newcastle fan Jamie Smith throughout the day as they give us a supporters' view of the drama that unfolds.

The fight for survival

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It is pretty stark for Hull.

They have to beat Manchester United at home this afternoon and hope that Newcastle fail to do the same at home to West Ham.

Anything less and they are goners.

Still at least owner Assem Allam is keeping his mind on the prize with his continued attempts to change the club's name to Hull Tigers.

The cost of the drop

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A drop down into the Championship from the Premier League is estimated to cost relegated clubs between £40m and £50m in lost revenue.

And with the Premier League's bumper new television rights deal coming in in 2016-17, anything less than an immediate return will be very, very costly.

Those are the financial sums. What about the table mathematics?

How times change

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In September Hull broke their transfer record for a second time in a matter of months, bringing in Abel Hernandez for £10m, hot on the heels of the £8m permanent deal for Jake Livermore.

Steve Bruce said that the signings showed "just how far the club has come in such a short space of time".

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In November, Newcastle - who had just dumped Manchester City out of the League Cup - won a fifth successive Premier League game as they beat QPR to move into the top five.

A grinning Alan Pardew hailed it as a "terrific performance" that gave them hope they could push even further up the table.

Come May and both are staring down the relegation barrel.