Leeds relegated as Man City and Arsenal finish in style: Premier League predictions

Three teams battle to avoid the drop on the final day of the Premier League season

SUNDAY - Arsenal v Wolves (all kick-offs 7.30pm UAE): Falling at the final hurdle in the title race was obvously a bitter blow for the Gunners but second place and a spot in next season's Champions League is not to be sniffed at. The appointment of Julen Lopetegui proved a masterstroke by Wolves as the Spaniard helped guide the club out of the relegation mire. Prediction: Arsenal 3 Wolves 1. Getty

Aston Villa v Brighton: Two teams who have enjoyed very successful campaigns meet at Villa Park as sixth place takes on seventh. Brighton have already qualified for Europe for the first time in their history while Villa need a win to guarantee their passports will be needed next season. Prediciton: Villa 2 Brighton 1. Getty

Brentford v Manchester City: The Bees still have an outside chance of European football next season but securing three points against the champions will be a tough task. Such is the strength in depth of City's squad that manager Pep Guardiola can afford to rest some of his big guns ahead of the FA Cup and Champions League finals and still come away with three points. Prediction: Brentford 1 City 2. EPA

Chelsea v Newcastle: The Magpies are in celebration mode after securing their top-four spot following the midweek draw with Leicester that means they will be playing Champions League football for the first time in 20 years next season. As for Chelsea, there will simply be relief that a shambolic season is nearly over. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Newcastle 1. Getty

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest: Roy Hodgson returned to Palace as manager in March and led the club to safety, well clear of the relegation battle. Forest were rewarded for keeping faith with Steve Cooper as last week's win over Arsenal secured their top-flight status for next season. Prediction: Palace 2 Forest 0. Getty

Everton v Bournemouth: Everton need a win to guarantee their top-flight status and avoid dropping down to the second-tier for the first time since 1954. Expect a raucous atmosphere at Goodison Park as they face a Bournemouth side already safe despite having lost their last three games. Prediction: Everton 3 Bournemouth 2. PA

Leeds v Tottenham: The gamble to bring in Sam Allardyce for the final four games of the campaign has failed and Leeds look set for a return to second-tier football. One point out of a possible nine has left them second bottom and two points form safety. Spurs' hopes of playing European football next season rest on other results going their way. Prediction: Leeds 1 Spurs 3. EPA

Leicester City v West Ham: A hard-fought point at Newcastle on Monday has given Leicester a glimmer of hope that they can avoid the drop but are reliant on Everton losing at home to Bournemouth. A victory could well be on the cards at the King Power Stadium - with West Ham minds focused on the Europa Conference League final - but it won't be enough to save the Foxes. Prediction: Leicester 2 West Ham 0. Reuters

Manchester United v Fulham: United enter the final game of the season three days after securing their return to the Champions League. Erik ten Hag insisted his side will stay focused in their bid to secure third place but he should rest several stars ahead of next weekend's FA Cup final. Fulham have enjoyed a great return to the top flight and are guaranteed 10th. This should have a proper end-of-season feel to it, which should mean either lots of goals, or hardly any. Let's be optimistic. Prediction: United 3 Fulham 2. AFP

Southampton v Liverpool: Two clubs who have fallen short of their respective ambitions, although Liverpool narrowly missing out on the top-four is not quite as catastrophic as Southampton being relegated. Despite their disappointment, the Reds should rout the Saints to finish their inconsistent season on a positive note. Prediction: Southampton 0 Liverpool 4. AFP

After a season full of twists and turns, the 2022/23 Premier League campaign reaches its conclusion on Sunday.

Only a few weeks ago, it seemed all the major races would go down to the last round of fixtures, but Manchester City bulldozed their way past Arsenal to clinch the title, and Newcastle United and Manchester United held off a late charge from Liverpool to complete the top four.

Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion completed a superb season to join Liverpool in the Europa League. There is still a three-team battle between Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Brentford for one place in the Europa Conference League, but that hardly sets the pulses racing.

It means much of the focus will be on the other end of the table on Sunday as Leeds United, Leicester City, and Everton aim to avoid joining Southampton in the Championship next season.

With all 10 games kicking off at the same time on Sunday (7.30pm UAE), Everton host Bournemouth at Goodison Park, Leeds welcome Tottenham to Elland Road, and Leicester take on West Ham at the King Power Stadium.

Elsewhere, champions City complete their third straight title-winning season with a trip to Brentford, runners-up Arsenal play Wolves at the Emirates, Aston Villa take on Brighton at Villa Park, Chelsea conclude a terrible season at Stamford Bridge against Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest clash at Selhurst Park, Manchester United welcome Fulham to Old Trafford, and Liverpool travel to relegated Southampton.

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