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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 02:14'So much on the line' - Spurs struggles sets up final day relegation decider
Joe Hart and Danny Murphy discuss how Tottenham's lack of clincal finishing saw them miss an opportunity to secure Premier League safety and analyse who will avoid relegation with Spurs and West Ham in danger of going down on the final day of the Premier League season.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 02:03Runners-up no more - How Arsenal's patience paid off with Arteta
Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Arsenal for giving Mikel Arteta time after he guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, following Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 01:56'They've deserved it' - How brilliant Bournemouth reached Europe - analysis
Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Bournemouth's tactics and attitude as their 1-1 draw against Manchester City secures European football for the first time in their club's history.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 01:38Head coach to manager? Chelsea's key change puts Alonso in control
Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart analyse Chelsea's decision to appoint Xabi Alonso.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 01:27Going, going, gone... what happens at Man City when Guardiola departs?
Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart discuss what Manchester City do now after missing out on the Premier League title, along with strong reports that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the summer.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 01:16The crucial split-second call that could deny Spurs safety
A controversial split-second call leaves Tottenham are left fighting for Premier League survival and dignity to avoid the ultimate humiliation on the last day of the season, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 01:04'Exceptional' Arsenal celebrate as Premier League title is secured
Watch the moment Arsenal players and staff celebrate as they secure their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City draw 1-1 at Bournemout
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Guardian — FootballWed, 20 May · 01:04De Zerbi tells Spurs to play for their ‘dignity’ in final-day relegation battle
Defeat at Chelsea keeps last relegation place open Spurs need a point at home to Everton to be safe Roberto De Zerbi has described Tottenham’s looming final-day relegation showdown against Everton as a more important game than last season’s Europa League final against Manchester United because the club’s dignity is…
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 00:37'We can reach our target' - De Zerbi defiant after Chelsea defeat
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he was pleased with side's performance, despite their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea, a result which means their fight against relegation from the Premier League will go to the final day.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 20 May · 00:35Pep Guardiola refuses to confirm expected departure from Manchester City
Manager to speak with hierarchy before decision ‘The first person I have to talk to is my chairman’ Pep Guardiola refused to publicly comment on the expectation that his 10-year reign at Manchester City will come to an end despite reports in the Guardian that he has already informed his players . “I could say I have…
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 00:22Title despair & Guardiola going - 24 hours of pain for Man City
Manchester City's world fell apart in the space of 24 hours after surrendering the Premier League title and the bombshell news of manager Pep Guardiola's impending departure.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 00:18'We needed to fight' - McFarlane proud as Chelsea beat Tottenham
Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane praised his side's resilience after their FA Cup final defeat as they bounced back in the Premier League to beat Tottenham 2-1 to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for European football next season.
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BBC Sport — FootballWed, 20 May · 00:08'Let me talk to my chairman' - Guardiola coy on future after Bournemouth draw
Pep Guardiola remained tightlipped on his future after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth - a result that sees Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.
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Guardian — FootballWed, 20 May · 00:00Bridesmaids no more: Arsenal’s faith in Mikel Arteta rewarded with the ultimate prize
Trusting a rookie coach to rebuild the club in late 2019 was a big call but after three runners-up finishes the Spaniard has delivered a long-awaited title They say good things come to those who wait, and for Arsenal supporters it has felt like an eternity. Since their unforgettable 2003-04 season when Arsène Wenger…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 19 May · 23:58'I can't ask for more' - Iraola delighted as Bournemouth secure Europe
Andoni Iraola says "he couldn't ask for more" as Bournemouth secure European football for the first time in their history with a 1-1 draw against Manchester City. The game was the Spaniard's final home match in charge, before he leaves in the summer.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 19 May · 23:44Tottenham lose at Chelsea to take relegation fight to final day
Tottenham miss the opportunity to secure Premier League safety after they're beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, meaning their fight against relegation will go down to the final day, with the club sitting two points above the bottom three.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 19 May · 23:40Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years – live reaction
⚽ Gunners win fourth Premier League title after City held ⚽ Bournemouth 1-1 Man City | Table | Follow us on Bluesky We’ll keep the focus here on Arsenal’s title win – so Gunners fans, drop me a line here wherever you are. I have to give a shoutout to my friends from uni, Andy and James. We watched the Invicibles’ pa…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 19 May · 23:38Arsenal win Premier League as Man City held at Bournemouth
Arsenal are crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City are held to a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result which secures European football for the home side for the first time in their history.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 19 May · 23:29Fernández and Chelsea sink Spurs as survival battle goes to the final day
Tottenham’s woes in this corner of London are well-established and well-documented. When they made this latest trip to Stamford Bridge, the statistics showed they had won just once since 1990 – a sequence of 40 matches in all competitions. Never mind. They needed only a draw to effectively ensure their Premier Leagu…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 19 May · 22:42The key moments that decided the Premier League title race
BBC Sport looks at the key moments that helped turn Arsenal from nearly men to league winners.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 19 May · 22:37Kroupi goal hands title to Arsenal as Bournemouth hold off late City rally
Here is where the story ends. Congratulations, Arsenal, champions of England after 22 years . Farewell then, Pep Guardiola, 10 years of dominance ending in anticlimax. Two domestic cups counts as a disappointment in Pep terms. There will be no treble celebration at Manchester’s Co-op Arena leaving party on Monday. E…
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