• PREMIER LEAGUE CATCH UP: Saturday, April 30: Newcastle United 0 Liverpool 1 (Keita 19'). Jurgen Klopp's side went back to the top of the table, albeit for a few hours, thanks to midfielder Naby Keita's first-half strike. Klopp said: “It was hard ... because of the circumstances but I thought we were much better than we could have expected, playing three days ago." PA
    PREMIER LEAGUE CATCH UP: Saturday, April 30: Newcastle United 0 Liverpool 1 (Keita 19'). Jurgen Klopp's side went back to the top of the table, albeit for a few hours, thanks to midfielder Naby Keita's first-half strike. Klopp said: “It was hard ... because of the circumstances but I thought we were much better than we could have expected, playing three days ago." PA
  • Aston Villa 2 (Watkins 41', Ings 90'+3) Norwich City 0. Goals from Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings relegated Norwich for the second time in three seasons. Canaries manager Dean Smith said: "Over the past four to five weeks, there's probably been an inevitability about it ... over the season, the performances have not been good enough and we've lacked the quality required in this league." AFP
    Aston Villa 2 (Watkins 41', Ings 90'+3) Norwich City 0. Goals from Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings relegated Norwich for the second time in three seasons. Canaries manager Dean Smith said: "Over the past four to five weeks, there's probably been an inevitability about it ... over the season, the performances have not been good enough and we've lacked the quality required in this league." AFP
  • Southampton 1 (Romeu 9') Crystal Palace 2 (Eze 60', Zaha 90'+2). Palace moved a step closer to a first top-half finish since 2015 thanks to an injury-time winner from Wilfried Zaha, his 13th goal of the season. Palace manager Patrick Vieira on Zaha: "He's a leader of this club, a leader in the dressing room, and ... he's got that ruthlessness to hit the target and score." Reuters
    Southampton 1 (Romeu 9') Crystal Palace 2 (Eze 60', Zaha 90'+2). Palace moved a step closer to a first top-half finish since 2015 thanks to an injury-time winner from Wilfried Zaha, his 13th goal of the season. Palace manager Patrick Vieira on Zaha: "He's a leader of this club, a leader in the dressing room, and ... he's got that ruthlessness to hit the target and score." Reuters
  • Watford 1 (Tarkowski og 8') Burnley 2 (Cork 83', Brownhill 86'). Burnley boosted their survival hopes with a dramatic late win - the third in a row under caretaker manager Mike Jackson, leaving Watford facing almost certain relegation. Jackson said: “I’d say you get those results, you get more belief, a bit more feeling about yourself ... There’s been no magic wand whatsoever." AFP
    Watford 1 (Tarkowski og 8') Burnley 2 (Cork 83', Brownhill 86'). Burnley boosted their survival hopes with a dramatic late win - the third in a row under caretaker manager Mike Jackson, leaving Watford facing almost certain relegation. Jackson said: “I’d say you get those results, you get more belief, a bit more feeling about yourself ... There’s been no magic wand whatsoever." AFP
  • Wolves 0 Brighton 3 (Mac Allister pen 42', Trossard 70', Bissouma 86'). Wolves' European hopes took a severe blow after they were blown away by Brighton as Bruno Lage's men registered only one shot on target, in the 85th minute. Lage said: "I need to understand who wants to go to war ... We didn't come to play. We came to watch Brighton play. It was the worst performance since the first day."
    Wolves 0 Brighton 3 (Mac Allister pen 42', Trossard 70', Bissouma 86'). Wolves' European hopes took a severe blow after they were blown away by Brighton as Bruno Lage's men registered only one shot on target, in the 85th minute. Lage said: "I need to understand who wants to go to war ... We didn't come to play. We came to watch Brighton play. It was the worst performance since the first day."
  • Leeds 0 Manchester City 4 (Rodri 13', Ake 54', Gabriel Jesus 78', Fernandinho 90'+3). City moved swiftly back to the top of the league with a dominant display over relegation-haunted Leeds. City manager Pep Guardiola said: “We have been many times in this position. It’s not about the pressure – it’s simple. We have to win all our games to be champions. If we don’t, Liverpool will be champions." Getty
    Leeds 0 Manchester City 4 (Rodri 13', Ake 54', Gabriel Jesus 78', Fernandinho 90'+3). City moved swiftly back to the top of the league with a dominant display over relegation-haunted Leeds. City manager Pep Guardiola said: “We have been many times in this position. It’s not about the pressure – it’s simple. We have to win all our games to be champions. If we don’t, Liverpool will be champions." Getty
  • Sunday, May 1: Everton 1 (Richarlison 46') Chelsea 0. Everton sealed a priceless win over third-placed Chelsea in their battle to avoid relegation thanks to Richarlison's goal and several superb saves from Jordan Pickford. Manager Frank Lampard said: "We did brilliantly. The team, stadium, the fans were man of the match today. From the drive in to the support, which we need. Thanks to them." Getty
    Sunday, May 1: Everton 1 (Richarlison 46') Chelsea 0. Everton sealed a priceless win over third-placed Chelsea in their battle to avoid relegation thanks to Richarlison's goal and several superb saves from Jordan Pickford. Manager Frank Lampard said: "We did brilliantly. The team, stadium, the fans were man of the match today. From the drive in to the support, which we need. Thanks to them." Getty
  • Tottenham 3 (Kane 22', Son (60', 79') Leicester City 1 (Iheanacho 90'+). Harry Kane's first goal in five games and two from Son Heung-min maintained Spurs' push for a top-four place. Manager Antonio Conte said: "There was a lot of pressure but I told my players to enjoy this moment because we deserved it ... No-one could have imagined when I arrived in November we could be in this race." EPA
    Tottenham 3 (Kane 22', Son (60', 79') Leicester City 1 (Iheanacho 90'+). Harry Kane's first goal in five games and two from Son Heung-min maintained Spurs' push for a top-four place. Manager Antonio Conte said: "There was a lot of pressure but I told my players to enjoy this moment because we deserved it ... No-one could have imagined when I arrived in November we could be in this race." EPA
  • West Ham United 1 (Bowen 45') Arsenal 2 (Holding 38', Gabriel 54'). Arsenal jumped back up to fourth place and in front of rivals Spurs after a scrappy London derby win at the London Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said: "We didn't play so well. If I have to use a word it would be we won ugly. Big teams have to find a way to win ugly when they don't play well. To win here ... is credit to boys." AFP
    West Ham United 1 (Bowen 45') Arsenal 2 (Holding 38', Gabriel 54'). Arsenal jumped back up to fourth place and in front of rivals Spurs after a scrappy London derby win at the London Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said: "We didn't play so well. If I have to use a word it would be we won ugly. Big teams have to find a way to win ugly when they don't play well. To win here ... is credit to boys." AFP
  • Manchester United 3 (Fernandes 9', Ronaldo pen 61', Varane 72') Brentford 0. Ralf Rangnick saw United seal the biggest win of his reign in what was the final home game of his spell as interim manager to keep alive their very slim Champions League hopes. Rangnick said: "This was a decisive victory. Probably one of our best performances in possession. There were still defensive gaps but not as big as they have been." EPA
    Manchester United 3 (Fernandes 9', Ronaldo pen 61', Varane 72') Brentford 0. Ralf Rangnick saw United seal the biggest win of his reign in what was the final home game of his spell as interim manager to keep alive their very slim Champions League hopes. Rangnick said: "This was a decisive victory. Probably one of our best performances in possession. There were still defensive gaps but not as big as they have been." EPA

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Kane and Ronaldo on target, Norwich are down: Premier League catch-up - in pictures

Blows are traded in title battle and fight for top-four spot, while Canaries are first to be relegated this season

Gareth Cox

May 06, 2022

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Blows were traded throughout last weekend as the title battle and fight for a top-four spot continued to intensify and we head towards the Premier League season's finale.

Liverpool took over at the top for a few hours on Saturday after their tight win at Newcastle United but Manchester City later restored their one-point advantage as they thrashed Leeds United.

On Sunday, it was the top-four tussle headlining the action as Tottenham Hotspur jumped over Arsenal and into the final Champions League spot after their home win against Leicester City. But the Gunners leapfrogged back over their North London rivals later that day after beating West Ham United.

At the bottom, Norwich City were relegated after they lost 2-0 at Aston Villa, while Watford are pretty much doomed after a 2-1 home defeat against relegation rivals Burnley. Everton also secured a vital win in the relegation dogfight by defeating Chelsea in front of a raucous Goodison Park crowd.

In the gallery above, you can see the results from the last round of Premier League fixtures. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Updated: May 06, 2022, 6:58 AM
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