Steve Wilson
BBC Match of the Day commentator at Villa Park

"When, in 2011, it was reported that Rafa Benitez told Villa owner Randy Lerner that he didn't want to be considered for the job of manager, it seems the Spaniard knew what he was doing.

"Five seasons and five managers later, Villa are an object of ridicule - even to their own fans.

"Clearly Benitez had his doubts about Newcastle too, hence the relegation get-out clause, but eight points from the last four games is a terrific tally, especially for a side which looked almost as hopeless as Villa during the last weeks of Steve McClaren's tenure.

"If Newcastle were to become the 12th team in succession to beat Villa they would go to 36 points - enough to stay up in four of the last seven seasons.

"Enough this time? It'll be close."

Over to you then Newcastle and Sunderland....

All over in Norwich. But is it all over for the Canaries in the Premier League survival fight? Not quite. They have got two games left to save their skins, but the facial expression on the home players and supporters tell the story. Even Delia has a tear in her right eye. Unless she's trying to scratch an itch...

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Eight points in four matches (including fightbacks for draws against Man City and Liverpool). Out of the bottom three. Renewed belief. What's Rafa's secret?

“Rafa has a calm influence but he is so tactical and technical," says injured Newcastle keeper Rob Elliot. "He goes through the finer details and he leaves no stone unturned. 

"He makes sure every situation is covered.He's worked on our concentration and discipline, that's why we’ve gone behind in games but have managed to grind it out and get us back into situations where we’ve got points rather than lost."

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Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez: “I think it’s a very difficult game. Aston Villa did very well in the last game. We have to give everything, as we have in the last few games.

“It’s not easy for Villa because they are already relegated. We have to stay focused and concentrated.

“We can manage with an unchanged team. We are playing one game a week, and we are recovering some players, so we can manage. The team is fit, and I can see their belief every time we win."

Villa fans, sick of the mismanagement of their football club, aren't shuffling away from the Premier League quietly...

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Are Rafa's resurgent Newcastle almost certain to take something home from Villa Park? Not necessarily, says Shay Given. (Although clearly a man who lists both Villa and Newcastle on his playing CV is not going to write off either side...)

“My concern for Newcastle is that everyone is saying 'they're playing Aston Villa, there’s three points’. If they veer away from the game plan that Rafa has been coaching them all week then Villa can surprise them," the Irishman tells 5 live Sport.

"Villa manager Eric Black will be saying to them it is ‘the last game in the Premier League at home let’s finish on a high. Newcastle have to be careful. It is a tougher game than people are making out it will be.”

Final Score

Jason is joined today by former West Brom striker Jason Roberts and ex-Aston Villa frontman Dion Dublin.

So, Middlesbrough are up after a 1-1 draw with Brighton. Burnley are confirmed as champions courtesy of a 3-0 win at Charlton. Brentford and Hull both end the season with 5-1 wins - against Huddersfield and Rotherham respectively. There were also wins for Ipswich, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, QPR and Wolves.

Terry Butcher
Ex-England captain at Riverside Stadium, Radio 5 live sports extra

"There were spectators on the pitch before the referee even blew his final whistle! Now, the Boro players are somewhere under the mass of people. I've seen a Superman on the pitch, as well as a Spider Man...

"It wasn't the best game technically but it was brilliant in terms of passion and tension. It had everything - goals, a sending-off, incidents. 

"Well done Middlesbrough, you deserve to be back in the Premier League. Wow!"

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It is all over at the Riverside. After eight minutes of added time, the referee blows for full-time to signal Middlesbrough's return to the Premier League. Cue the pitch invasion.

Brighton will have to go again in the play-offs.

No changes for Sunderland as Sam Allardyce sticks with the same starting XI that, together, has lost just one of their last five games... but has also won just one of them.

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Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink makes two changes, with Thibaut Courtois back in goal after his suspension and Eden Hazard, who was ever so lively when he came off the bench against Tottenham on Monday, replacing Pedro.

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Many thought Rafa Benitez's arrival at Newcastle might have come a little too late - and it still might. 

But the former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager - along with eight points from their past four matches - has given the whole city renewed hope of survival, says injured Magpies goalkeeper Rob Elliot.

"Rafa’s influence is starting to come through – it is still going to be tough but we have got ourselves into a situation where we now have genuine hope," the Republic of Ireland keeper tells 5 live Sport.

"With other teams having to catch up and playing the extra game, we know if we get a result against Villa they have to win their games. 

"The ideal situation for us to get three points and put the pressure on. From where we were in a few weeks ago, the situation is much better now.

“The belief is genuine, not just among players and staff, but now the fans and the city."

Two changes for Aston Villa, with striker Rudy Gestede injured and left-back Aly Cissokho suspended. Midfielder Carlos Sanchez and forward Scott Sinclair come in, so it is a reshuffled starting line-up, with caretaker-manager Eric Black seemingly going for a back three.

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Newcastle are unchanged from the side who beat Crystal Palace last Saturday.

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Two changes for West Ham for their final Saturday game at the Boleyn Ground. Darren Randolph displaces Adrian in goal, and Victor Moses comes in for Diafra Sakho.

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Swansea beat Liverpool last time out but manager Francesco Guidolin still makes six changes. Kyle Naughton, Federico Fernandez and Stephen Kingsley come into the back four, Leroy Fer and Ki Sung-yueng are back in midfield, and there's a start for Modou Barrow up front.

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What's that noise outside Carrow Road? It can't be. Surely not. Is it the sound of cheers from the north-east that can be heard?

Stuart Pearce
Ex-England defender at Carrow Road for BBC Radio 5 live

"About an hour ago we talked about Sebastien Bassong and in recent weeks he has been the one that would offer a chance and he has made a horrific blunder to let Wayne Rooney in behind. He misjudged it totally.

"Rooney did well to compose himself and it was a good finish from Juan Mata."