Finally the Curtain Falls on Premier League Season
The curtain has finally fallen on the Premier League season, with the final fixtures played on Sunday. Liverpool, already anointed as champions, faced Crystal Palace and found themselves trailing 1-0 in the 9th minute due to a goal by Sarr.
However, they equalized in the second half courtesy of Salah, who notched his 47th goal contribution in the league this season—an unprecedented achievement that places him alongside legends Alan Shearer and Andy Cole.
Newcastle United have secured their return to the Champions League as Aston Villa succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against a beleaguered Manchester United, thus transforming Newcastle’s dream of Champions League football next season into reality.
Manchester City rounded off their campaign with a robust 2-0 victory over Fulham, ensuring their place in next season’s Champions League.
Arsenal triumphed 2-1 against Southampton, with goals from Tierney and their captain Odegaard, who came off the bench to propel the team to victory and conclude the season on a high note.
Tottenham squandered a one-goal advantage and fell to Brighton 4-1, yet their spirits remain buoyant as they will partake in Champions League football next season.
Chelsea edged past Nottingham Forest with a 1-0 victory, thereby clinching a Champions League berth, while Leicester suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with both goals courtesy of Anton Semenyo.
Wolves and Brentford played to a 1-1 stalemate, and West Ham emerged victorious over Ipswich with a 3-1 scoreline.
Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle are poised to compete in the Champions League next season, with Tottenham also joining the fray after clinching the UEFA Europa League trophy despite finishing 17th in the Premier League.
Mo Salah claimed the Premier League Golden Boot for the fourth time, while Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelöf, and Jonny Evans bade farewell to Manchester United fans as they depart as free agents.
Manchester United concluded their Premier League campaign with 42 points, securing the 15th position in the league, and will not feature in the Champions League next season.
David Raya and Matz Sels jointly claimed the Premier League Golden Glove, each with 13 clean sheets, with Raya achieving consecutive victories for the award.
