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Gareth Bale and Tottenham will not be playing Champions League football next season. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images Arsenal claim fourth despite more Bale brilliance

Ferguson and Carragher bid farewell as United draw 5-5 and Liverpool finish with win over QPR

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger celebrates after the 1-0 win over Newcastle United. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire. Arsene Wenger: ‘I’ve had many groups in my life and the focus, the desire to do well, was exceptional. It’s one of the best groups I’ve had in my life on that front.’ Wenger praises ‘special’ squad after finishing fourth

Arsenal manager says ‘exceptional’ players are among the best he’s ever had

Tottenham Hotspur’s Jan Vertonghen (left) and Mousa Dembele, both of Belgium, applaud the crowd following their win over Sunderland. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Spurs captain Dawson thought Bale strike secured fourth

Manager Villas-Boas insists failure to qualify for Champions League does not mean star player will be sold

A young Man United fan holds a sign with very different messages for Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters Rooney’s future not my problem, says Ferguson

Outgoing Manchester United manager says England striker’s role at the club to be determined by David Moyes

West Ham United want to agree a deal with Liverpool to sign on-loan striker Andy Carroll (left). Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Allardyce wants Carroll deal done quickly

West Ham manager keen to retain the services of Liverpool striker on permanent basis

Benitez insists he is handing on a Chelsea squad capable of winning the Premier title

Spaniard hoping to clinch third place with victory over Everton

Tottenham hope to go fourth and multiply

Villas-Boas’s men aim to catch Arsenal tomorrow to confirm side’s improvement

McCarthy pursues Hunt after winger’s release from Wolves

Ipswich manager looks for reunion with Ireland international

A picture posted by Stoke midfielder Brek Shea of the pig’s head allegedly placed in Kenwyne Jones’s locker. Stoke investigate discovery of pig’s head in Kenwyne Jones’s locker

Glenn Whelan’s car window reportedly smashed in retaliation, as striker’s girlfriend reacts angrily on Twitter

Benoit Assou-Ekotto could return to the Tottenham defence for their game against Sunderland at White Hart Lane. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Sunday’s Premier League team news

All the latest ahead of the final round of fixtures

Wolverhampton Wanderers have parted company with Irish midfielder Stephen Hunt. Photograph: Andrew Yates/AFP/Getty Images Stephen Hunt let go by Wolves

Leeds United reported to be considering a reunion with former left-back Ian Harte

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez and his coaching staff pose with the Europa League trophy after victory over Benfica in Amsterdam. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images Chelsea set for another spending spree

Benitez says €100m will be spent this summer providing new players for his successor

Frank Lampard has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea. Photograph: John Walton/PA Wire Lampard signs new one-year deal with Chelsea

Midfielder caps memorable week with contract extension at Stamford Bridge

Frank Lampard warm down after training session at the Amsterdam Arena. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire Lampard refuses to play ball

Chelsea midfielder declined to comment on speculation that he had agreed a contract extension with Chelsea

Wigan Athletic’s James McCarthy walks off dejected after his side were relegated at the Emirates Stadium. Photograph: Stephen Pond/PA Wire Wigan relegated after defeat to Arsenal

Result leaves Gunners in pole position for final Champions League spot ahead of Spurs

Manchester City supporters hold up banners in support of their former manager Roberto Mancini during the match against Reading at the Madejski Stadium. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters City players carry on regardless to secure second

Fans chant for sacked manager Mancini as Aguero and Dzeko do their talking on the pitch

David Platt has stepped down from his role of Assistant Manager at Manchester City following yesterday’s departure of Manager Roberto Mancini. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images David Platt resigns from Manchester City

Assistant to sacked manager Roberto Mancini declined offer to remain at the club

Darren Randolph has agreed a move to npower Championship side Birmingham City. Photograph: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire Ireland’s Darren Randolph joins Birmingham City

Goalkeeper swaps Motherwell for the championship side at the age of 26

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini leaves the team hotel in London. City sacked the Italian last night after his team’s feeble defence of the Premier League title they won exactly one year ago. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Sacked Roberto Mancini described by former kit man as ‘arrogant and vain’

Fans dismayed by Italian’s dismissal after last year’s league win

New Manchester United David Moyes is set to have talks with Wayne Rooney next week. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. Moyes hints that ‘world class’ Rooney may have future at Old Trafford

New United manager set to have talks with striker next week

Ryan Giggs celebrates after the game Keane pays tribute to Ferguson while dismissing ‘hairdryer’ as a ‘gimmick’

Giggs, Vidic and van Persie praise retiring manager

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English Soccer

PosNamePldPts
1Manchester United3889
2Manchester City3878
3Chelsea3875
4Arsenal3873
5Tottenham Hotspur3872
6Everton3863
7Liverpool3861
8West Bromwich Albion3849
9Swansea City3846
10West Ham United3846
11Norwich City3844
12Fulham3843
13Stoke City3842
14Southampton3841
15Aston Villa3841
16Newcastle United3841
17Sunderland3839
18Wigan Athletic3836
19Reading3828
20Queens Park Rangers3825
Full English Soccer standings

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger celebrates after the 1-0 win over Newcastle United. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire. Arsene Wenger: ‘I’ve had many groups in my life and the focus, the desire to do well, was exceptional. It’s one of the best groups I’ve had in my life on that front.’ Wenger praises ‘special’ squad after finishing fourth
Tottenham Hotspur’s Jan Vertonghen (left) and Mousa Dembele, both of Belgium, applaud the crowd following their win over Sunderland. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Spurs captain Dawson thought Bale strike secured fourth
Gareth Bale and Tottenham will not be playing Champions League football next season. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images Arsenal claim fourth despite more Bale brilliance
Celtic’s Anthony Stokes celebrates his goal with team mate Emilio Izaguirre at Tannadice Park. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA Wire St Johnstone claim third with win over Motherwell
A young Man United fan holds a sign with very different messages for Alex Ferguson and Wayne Rooney. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters Rooney’s future not my problem, says Ferguson
West Ham United want to agree a deal with Liverpool to sign on-loan striker Andy Carroll (left). Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Allardyce wants Carroll deal done quickly