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The final day of the Premier League season is upon us - and there is still plenty to play for at the top end of the table as a number of teams pursue a lucrative Champions League spot.

On an afternoon where Arne Slot's all-conquering Liverpool team will be officially crowned champions in front of Kop favourite, Jurgen Klopp, the teams below them and Arsenal - who are guaranteed to finish second - will be slugging it out to determine the final order of the top five.

Manchester United, for example, will try to bring the curtain down on a miserable campaign with victory against Villa just days after losing the Europa League final.

Elsewhere, we'll keep you up to date on the big story in the Premier League: Liverpool's bid to sign Florian Wirtz.

(@centredevils) May 25, 2025 13:10Nathan RidleySouthampton hint at Still appointment

A manager announcement on the final day is rare.

But we could be seeing one after Southampton hinted that Will Still, the English-Belgian coach who's made his name in France, will become their new boss next season.

Still, 32, is leaving Ligue 1 side Lens and will be tasked with earning promotion from the Championship.

"All is still and calm at St Mary's," they posted on X.

All is still and calm at St Mary's pic.twitter.com/FDjtnVSccd

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) May 25, 2025 13:00Nathan RidleyThree hours to go!

Get those FPL transfers done, give the living room a tidy-up and get the snacks in because there's only three hours until kick-off.

12:44Dan MarshICYMI: Liverpool advance on Wirtz

In case you've missed it over the last few days (seriously?) then you'll be aware Liverpool are now the favourites to sign Florian Wirtz.

With Bayern Munich abandoning their attempts to sign the £126m-rated playmaker, the Reds have a clear run at Wirtz, who has been won over after talks.

Any potential deal would likely be for a club record fee.

(Image:Getty Images)12:00Dan MarshFour hours until KO

We're counting down until the final round of fixtures.

But if you fancy a football fix before then, the League One play-off final between Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient kicks off in an hour.

We'll bring you any big updates as they happen.

11:21KEY EVENTAlonso to Real Madrid confirmed

Real Madrid have confirmed the worst kept secret in football (or maybe second second behindTrent Alexander-Arnold's impending move) by formally announcing Xabi Alonso as their new head coach.

The former Los Blancos midfielder replaces Carlo Ancelotti at the helm after leaving Bayer Leverkusen.

(Image:Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)11:08Dan MarshMartinez linked with shock return

Back to Emi Martinez - it seems as though the Aston Villa goalkeeper could yet make a sensational return to Arsenal.

That's according to The Sun, who claim that Martinez's old club want him to be their new No.1 goalkeeper if they lose David Raya, who is being eyed up by Real Madrid and Atletico.

It would make some turnaround given Mikel Arteta offloaded Martinez five years ago - but the Argentina star is said to be open to returning.

(Image:CameraSport via Getty Images)10:36Dan MarshThe Prem permutations

So, who can finish where and what's still up for grabs?

It's all about the race for Europe today with a whole host of teams still in the frame.

Only Liverpool and Arsenal are guaranteed to be in next season's Champions League along with Tottenham after they won the Europe League.

So there's plenty still to play for come 4pm.

09:59Dan MarshMartinez set for Villa swansong

Speaking of Manchester United and transfers, Ruben Amorim's side play Aston Villa today in the final match of what has been an absolutely rotten season.

Speculation is that Emi Martinez could make his final appearance for Villa today with a potential summer move on the cards.

And the plot twist?

Manchester United are said to be interested in signing him, so all eyes on Old Trafford today.

Martinez could leave Aston Villa this summer (Image:Neville Williams, Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)09:30Dan MarshFernandes transfer stance

More transfer news now and this time, it's Bruno Fernandes related.

The Sun claim that Manchester United stars are desperate for their captain to stay at Old Trafford in the wake of transfer interest from Saudi Arabia.

One source even says that the dressing room 'would fall apart' if the Portugal midfielder were to leave United.

Bruno Fernandes is wanted in Saudi Arabia (Image:Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)08:56KEY EVENTAmorim's message to fans

BY SIMON MULLOCK

Ruben Amorim will use his end-of-season address to Manchester United’s fans to apologise for the club’s season from hell.

The Portuguese coach will tell his beleaguered players that they are obliged to perform the traditional lap of appreciation after the final game of a rotten campaign against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

And Amorim is prepared to tell the supporters that he is sorry for being unable to halt United’s slide towards oblivion ahead of a humer summer for the club.

Ruben Amorim insists his side will be much improved next season (Image:Crystal Pix/MB Media)08:04KEY EVENTWirtz to Liverpool latest

The biggest talking point ahead of this weekend has been Liverpool and their interest in Florian Wirtz.

And they are now seemingly in pole position to land the Bayer Leverkusen star after Bayern Munich admitted defeat in their bid to sign the £126m-rated playmaker.

Talks between the two clubs are currently taking place with Liverpool poised to send a real signal of intent to their Premier League rivals.

Florian Wirtz is snubbing Bayern Munich to join Liverpool (Image:2025 Pau Barrena)08:01KEY EVENTThe fixtures

If you need a rundown, here's the 10 games we'll have for you at 4pm:

Bournemouth vs Leicester City

Fulham vs Manchester City

Ipswich Town vs West Ham United

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Newcastle United vs Everton

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

Southampton vs Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton

Wolves vs Brentford

08:00Dan MarshWelcome

Hello and welcome to our live blog as we keep on top of all the big talking points from today's big Premier League season finale.

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