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Wigan’s eight-year stay in the Premier League ended with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at the DW Stadium. Roberto Martinez post-match… “I will have a full week to sit down with the chairman to talk about things. Whatever happens I think Wigan has a bright future. It’s a day of mixed feelings but the fans understand [...]

West Ham ended their first season back in the Premier League as Kevin Nolan’s hat trick helped them to see off Reading in the final game of the season at Anfield. Sam Allardyce post-match… ”Kevin has always been top class. It’s another double-figures scoring job he’s done yet again. When we needed Kevin again he was there. That’s [...]

Sir Alex Ferguson ended his reign as Manchester United manager with a 10-goal thriller against West Brom at the Hawthorns. Steve Clarke post-match… “It was a great occasion. That game will be remembered for a long time. I am not sure Sir Alex enjoyed it that much, but he was quite complimentary about our season and I [...]

ne Tottenham failed to qualify for the Champions League ahead Arsenal despite ending the final day with a victory over Sunderland at White Hart Lane. Andre Villas-Boas post-match… “It is difficult to take, in the end we did what we had to but Arsenal did their job well and go through. It is difficult at this moment. It [...]

Fulham avoided a sixth straight Premier League defeat with a stirring final day performance to thump Swansea at the Liberty Stadium. Michael Laudrup post-match… “It was disappointing, but the difference was us not taking our chances. For 30 minutes in the second half we could have scored two or three. But I am sure in a couple of [...]

With both clubs already safe Southampton and Stoke shared the points in a low-key end of season encounter at St Mary’s. Mauricio Pochettino post-match… “I’m satisfied with how the season has gone but I’m a bit disappointed that we haven’t been able to win today and climb positions up the table. We’ve played very well today but [...]

Arsenal took no chances in claiming the final Champions League qualification spot as they narrowly beat Newcastle at St James’ Park. Alan Pardew post-match… “We were under strength to enter two competitions as we did. The Europa League on the Thursday night takes away a lot of legs for the Sunday. We’ve got very good young players. [...]

Manchester City ended a disappointing season on an even lower note as Norwich secured an unlikely victory in a five-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium. Brian Kidd post-match… “We have fallen short of the standards we set last season, but it hasn’t been for a lack of effort. You defend as a team and attack as a [...]

Jamie Carragher ended his Liverpool career on a winning note as he helped the Reds to a 1-0 victory over already relegated QPR at Anfield. Carragher, playing in his 737th and final match for the Reds, turned in a typically sturdy defensive performance as he captained his side to three points and a clean sheet against [...]

Rafael Benitez ensured Chelsea would end the season third after victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge in his last game as manager. The conclusion of the Spaniard’s interim reign coincided with David Moyes’ final match as Everton boss before he leaves for Manchester United and the 50-year-old Scot will be displeased that he ended 11-years [...]

Team News Wigan will be without winger Callum McManaman after he suffered ankle ligament damage in the 4-1 loss at Arsenal. Jean Beausejour (hamstring) is expected to hand manager Roberto Martinez a boost by returning from a hamstring problem. Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert could hand Darrent Bent a rare start with leading scorer Christian Benteke [...]

Team News James Tomkins poses the only injury concern to West Ham with manager Sam Allardyce set to name a starting line-up, which should house Andy Carroll in his final match before returning to Liverpool. Jimmy Kebe and Jason Roberts are the only absentee’s for Reading as they prepare to bow out of the Premier League [...]

Team News Tottenham will be able to call upon Benoit Assou-Ekotto after he recovered from a knee injury. Sandro (knee), Younes Kaboul (thigh) and William Gallas (calf) remain unavailable. Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is without left-back Danny Rose as he is ineligible to play against parent club with Jack Colback set to fill in. Stephane [...]

Team News West Brom have only one injury doubt heading into the game with Steven Reid struggling to overcome a knock picked up in defeat at Norwich last time out. Marc-Antoine Fortune returns from a ban, while Chris Brunt showed no no ill-effects after making his comeback from injury at Carrow Road. Sir Alex Ferguson will [...]

Team News Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is expected to stick with the same side that were beaten by Manchester United, despite doubts lingering over Michu’s hamstring. Goalkeeper Michel Vorm and midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung are absent. Fulham are expected to have Kieron Richardson fit as they head to south Wales with no fresh injury worries. Steve Sidwell [...]

Team News Southampton could be without top scorer Rickie Lambert (back) and 17-year-old Luke Shaw (virus) with neither training this week. Gaston Ramirez and Danny Fox are still banned. Charlie Adam is suspended after his red card against Tottenham last week, while Glenn Whelan is struggling to be fit. Andy Wilkinson (back) could return and Michael [...]

Team News Newcastle could have Cheick Tiote, Davide Santon and Massadio Haidara (all hamstring) back along with Steven Taylor (illness). Moussa Sissoko, Shola Ameobi and Tim Krul won’t feature until next season. Goalkeeper Rob Elliot is suspended after being sent off in the win at QPR last Sunday meaning Steve Harper will play his final game [...]

Team News Manchester City caretaker manager Brian Kidd has doubts over Sergio Agüero after he picked up a knock against Reading in midweek. Kolo Toure lasted on 15 minutes in the win against the Royals after sustaining a knee injury and is out until August. Scott Sinclair remains sidelined after his recent surgery for a blood [...]

Team News Jamie Carragher will wear the captains armband in his final match for Liverpool after 16 years at the club. He will stand in for Steven Gerrard after the Reds skipper underwent shoulder surgery. Daniel Agger (back) is missing but Martin Skrtel (illness) is back. Luis Suarez serves the fourth of his 10-match ban. QPR [...]

Team News Chelsea have doubts over the fitness of captain John Terry and Eden Hazard after injuries prevented the duo from featuring in the Europa League final victory on Wednesday. John Obi Mikel is available for Rafael Benitez’s final match as the Blues interim manager after recovering from a hip problem, while Demba Ba is free [...]