The Premier League season came to a dramatic close on Sunday, with several teams vying for European spots.
Liverpool, who had already secured the title, lifted the Premier League trophy after a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace.
Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle secured places in next season’s Champions League.
City finished third after beating Fulham 2-0, with Ilkay Gundogan and Erling Haaland scoring the goals.
Chelsea ended Nottingham Forest’s Champions League dreams with a 1-0 win, courtesy of Levi Colwill’s goal.
Newcastle finished fifth after Aston Villa were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United.
Aston Villa’s hopes of finishing in the top five were dented when goalkeeper Emi Martinez was sent off, and they ultimately finished sixth, earning a Europa League spot.
Tottenham suffered a 4-1 thrashing at Brighton, finishing 17th in the league. Arsenal beat Southampton 1-0, while West Ham won 3-1 at Ipswich.
Liverpool’s title celebrations were marked with a mutual guard of honour with Crystal Palace, who had won the FA Cup.
The Reds’ Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk lifted the Premier League trophy, marking their 20th league title.
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp made his first return to Anfield since his emotional farewell.
The final standings saw Liverpool and Arsenal secure Champions League spots, while Tottenham will join them after winning the Europa League.
Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle complete the top five.
The season’s end also marked the relegation of Ipswich, Leicester, and Southampton.
AFP
