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Manchester United and Tottenham both face tough away tests against Brentford and West Ham respectively ahead of their Europa League semi-final second legs next week.
Elsewhere, Manchester City are now just three points behind Arsenal in the race for second after the Gunners lost 2-1 to Bournemouth.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are set to receive their first guard of honour since becoming champions at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea.
Premier League gameweek 35 fixtures
Friday, May 2
Manchester City 1-0 Wolves
Saturday, May 3
Aston Villa 1-0 FulhamEverton 2-2 IpswichLeicester 2-0 SouthamptonArsenal 1-2 Bournemouth
Sunday, May 4
14:00: Brentford vs Manchester United14:00: Brighton vs Newcastle 14:00: West Ham vs Tottenham16:30: Chelsea vs Liverpool
Monday, May 5
20:00: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest - talkSPORT exclusive
5 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy
Youngsters Tyler Fredricson, Chido Obi and Harry Amass all start along with Mason Mount away at Brentford today.
Brentford XI: Flekken, Kayode, Collins, Van Den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard, Wissa, Mbeumo, Schade
Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, Pinnock, Jensen, Thiago, Mee, Ajer, Konak, Nunes
Man Utd XI: Bayindir, Dorgu, De Ligt, Fredricson, Shaw, Amass, Ugarte, Mainoo, Mount, Garnacho, Obi
Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Fernandes, Maguire, Hojlund, Eriksen, Yoro, Amad, Casemiro
Meanwhile, Brighton manager Fabio Hurzeler makes two changes following last weekend's 3-2 win against West Ham.
João Pedro remains unavailable due to suspension.
Newcastle unchanged from their 3-0 victory over Ipswich.
Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan, Baleba, Hinshelwood, Minteh, O'Riley, Adingra, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Lamptey, Julio, Webster, Gruda, Gomez, Ayari, Veltman, Howell.
Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock, Murphy, Barnes, Isak.
Subs: Dubravka, Botman, Wilson, Gordon, Krafth, Osula, Longstaff, Miley, Neave.
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5 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy
Only Guglielmo Vicario, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison keep their places from the Europa League semi-final first-leg win over Bodo/Glimt.
West Ham XI: Areola, Cresswell, Todibo, Kilman, Soucek, Wan-Bissaka, Emerson, Bowen, Kudus, Paqueta, Fullkrug.
Subs: Fabianski, Soler, Coufal, Ward-Prowse, Mavrapanos, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Ferguson.
Tottenham XI: Vicario, Danso, Tel, Gray, Kulusevski, Spence, Odobert, Sarr, Davies, Bissouma, Richarlison.
Subs: Kinsky, Udogie, Romero, Johnson, Porro, Bentancur, Van de Ven, Moore, Ajayi.
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36 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy
Mikel Arteta wants his Arsenal team to use the 'anger' and 'rage' from defeat to Bournemouth against PSG next week.
"We certainly wanted to create a positive vibe, a positive result would have really helped us to build what we wanted towards Wednesday," Arteta said after the game.
"What we have created now is a lot of rage, anger, frustration and a bad feeling in the tummy.
"So let's make sure we use that for Wednesday to have a massive performance in Paris, win the game and be in the [Champions League] final."
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3rd May 2025, 19:25By Jack Cunningham
That is the end of the game, and it's a defeat for Arsenal.
Bournemouth record their first-ever double over the Gunners in the Premier League after an excellent second half.
Declan Rice opened the scoring for the hosts after a good Martin Odegaard pass, but they failed to defend two set-pieces which has cost them.
First, Antoine Semenyo's long throw was headed into the back of the net by Dean Huijsen.
David Brooks' corner was then flicked on by Marcus Tavernier, and Evanilson tapped in at the back post.
It is a result that leaves Arsenal looking over their shoulder.
For Bournemouth, a Europa Conference League place is well and truly on.
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3rd May 2025, 19:19By Jack Cunningham
There are six minutes of added time here at the Emirates.
The Gunners have totally collapsed in the second half.
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3rd May 2025, 19:06By Jack Cunningham
THE TURNAROUND IS COMPLETE!
David Brooks comes on for Dango Ouattara and delivers a corner in at the near post.
Marcus Tavernier makes the first contact, sending the ball to the far post.
Evanilson nips in and converts with his body.
There is a brief VAR check to see if the ball hit Evanilson's arm, but the evidence inconclusive, the goal is given.
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3rd May 2025, 18:56By Jack Cunningham
BOURNEMOUTH STRIKE!
Arsenal have let another lead slip, and it couldn't be more simple.
Antoine Semenyo goes across to the near side to take a long throw in.
He arrows it into the six-yard-box, and Dean Huijsen climbs over everyone to direct a fantastic header into the bottom corner.
Game on!
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3rd May 2025, 18:53By Jack Cunningham
Andoni Iraola is making a couple of attacking changes.
Alex Scott and Antoine Semenyo are on for Julian Araujo and Justin Kluivert.
Mikel Arteta is yet to turn to his bench.
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3rd May 2025, 18:46By Jack Cunningham
Oooooooo, so close to 2-0!
Myles Lewis-Skelly plays a nice pass into Bukayo Saka, who is on the left.
He gets into the box, chops inside to create space and takes aim at goal.
It's a very good strike with his right foot that he just bends past the far post.
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3rd May 2025, 18:39By Jack Cunningham
We are back underway for the second 45 minutes.
There are no changes for either side, but it wouldn't be a surprise if we see Antoine Semenyo soon.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta might decide to rest some of his key men as well.
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3rd May 2025, 18:17By Jack Cunningham
Right, that is the end of the first 45 minutes, and it's the Gunners who lead thanks to Declan Rice's composed finish.
However, bar one Leandro Trossard header, they haven't created too much.
It has been Bournemouth who've had the best chance of the game through Evanilson.
Milos Kerkez put in a wonderful ball that was begging to be headed in, but the forward couldn't oblige.
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3rd May 2025, 18:05By Jack Cunningham
BIG GOAL!
Arsenal should be trailing, but they are in the lead!
Martin Odegaard finds a pocket of space in midfield and threads a pass through.
Declan Rice makes another late run, and he collects the pass, strides around Kepa Arrizabalaga and fires into the back of the net.
That is a good way to mark your 100th appearance for the club.
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3rd May 2025, 18:03By Jack Cunningham
Top save!
This game is starting to come to life now, and Bournemouth have their goalkeeper to thank for keeping the game level.
It's good play from Gabriel Martinelli down the left, as he beats his man and clips a cross into the box.
It's a really good ball, and Leandro Trossard gets in front of Milos Kerkez.
He arrows a header towards the net, but Kepa Arrizabalaga does well with a good stop down to his left.
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3rd May 2025, 17:56By Jack Cunningham
That should be 1-0 to Bournemouth!
Milos Kerkez finds space on the left and delivers an incredible cross.
I mean, this is begging to be put away, and there is Evanilson.
He meets it flush on the head, but arrows over from six yards.
Kerkez deserved everything for that ball into the box, and he's got nothing.
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3rd May 2025, 17:45By Jack Cunningham
Declan Rice goes close!
It's the first real chance of the game as Gabriel Martinelli comes in off the left.
He turns and slips a pass into the box.
Rice makes a run from deep and collects.
He fires in a shot from a tight angle that flashes past the post.
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3rd May 2025, 17:28By Jack Cunningham
Right, we are underway at the Emirates.
Arsenal will hope for three points and no injuries, while Bournemouth are still in the race for European football.
They are also looking to do the double over the Gunners after beating them at the Vitality in November.
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3rd May 2025, 17:19By Jack Cunningham
Bryan Mbeumo has indicated that one of his favourite places to play in the Premier League is St James' Park, sparking some speculation over his future.
talkSPORT understands that the Magpies are very keen on signing the winger this summer.
The Bees are looking for around £50 million for Mbeumo, and Thomas Frank has admitted he could be sold.
And these comments from the Cameroonian are sure to excite Toon fans.
When asked what his favourite stadium was, he said: "I really like Everton, and Newcastle as well."
And when asked about the toughest, he said: "Probably one of these."
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3rd May 2025, 17:02By Jack Cunningham
That is the end of the Premier League 3pms, and it's ended all square at Goodison Park.
Everton were 2-0 up and cruising before Julio Enciso scored one of the goals of the season to spark the visitors into life.
Not much happened in the second half until George Hirst headed home.
And at the King Power Stadium, Leicester won their first league game since playing West Ham in Ruud van Nistelrooy's first match in charge.
Jamie Vardy and Jordan Ayew were the goalscorers as the Foxes beat Sourthampton 2-0.
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3rd May 2025, 16:45By Jack Cunningham
FIGHTBACK, COMPLETE!
Ipswich have shown some real character here!
It's great play from Omari Hutchinson on the right as he drives to the byline and clips a cross into the box.
It's a lovely ball, and there is George Hirst to power a header into the ground and into the back of the net.
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3rd May 2025, 16:27By Jack Cunningham
Well, this Arsenal team is surprising, given the Gunners are playing in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta has basically named a full strength side.
Mikel Merino is the only one who has been given a rest, while Jurrien Timber misses out entirely.
Ben White replaces him at right-back, Thomas Partey also starts after sitting out the first leg in midweek.
But Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Myles Lewis-Skelly all start.
For Bournemouth, Evanilson leads the line after his red card last week was overturned.
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Trossard
Subs: Setford, Tierney, Zinchenko, Clarke, Merino, Nwaneri, Butler-Oyedeji, Gower, Sterling.
Bournemouth: Kepa, Araujo, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez, Cook, Adams, Tavernier, Ouattara, Kluivert, Evanilson
Subs: Dennis, Senesi, Brooks, Scott, Smith, Soler, Jebbison, Hill, Semenyo
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3rd May 2025, 15:51By Jack Cunningham
THAT IS A CRACKER!
Leicester are awarded a free-kick on the edge of the box.
Jordan Ayew steps up to take and lashes his effort off the wall.
It comes back to him on the half-volley, and he guides a delightful low strike into the bottom corner.
The Leicester fans can't believe what they are seeing.
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3rd May 2025, 15:48By Jack Cunningham
WOW!
WOW!
That is easily a Goal of the Season contender from Julio Enciso!
The on-loan Brighton man receives a pass on the half-turn around 35 yards out.
He takes a couple of touches inside before deciding to have a strike.
The end result is a stunning effort that crashes in off the underside of the crossbar.
Who said it was game over?
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3rd May 2025, 15:44By Jack Cunningham
POTENTIALLY GAME OVER!
Everton double their lead, and it's Dwight McNeil with the goal.
This is a special goal as well as the ball is played into Dwight McNeil.
He has space around 25 yards out, and he let's fly.
It's a lovely strike that flashes into the bottom corner.
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3rd May 2025, 15:32By Jack Cunningham
OPENER!
Everton have largely controlled this one so far, and they have the lead.
Carlos Alcaraz picks up the ball on the left and swings a delivery into the box.
Beto beats his man and glances a header into the bottom corner.
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3rd May 2025, 15:28By Jack Cunningham
Concerning scenes here as the referee has had to leave the field.
David Webb has just clattered into Jordan Ayew and gone down.
He looks in real pain, and it might not be able to carry on.
Sam Barrott is preparing to replace him.
Meanwhile, it was Jamie Vardy who stopped the game by grabbing the whistle and blowing it.
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