City, Blues, Magpies go forth to Europe on dramatic final day

MANCHESTER City, Chelsea, and Newcastle secured places in next season's Uefa Champions League as Liverpool lifted the English Premier League trophy following a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on a dramatic final day of the season on Sunday.

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A record-equalling 20th league title for Liverpool, and relegation for Ipswich, Leicester, and Southampton, had long since been decided, leaving the focus of attention on the battle for European qualification.

Liverpool and Arsenal had already confirmed their Champions League spots by finishing in the top two, while Tottenham will join them after winning the Uefa Europa League on Wednesday.

City ensured a disappointing season did not end in disaster by qualifying for Europe's top competition for the 15th consecutive year, thanks to a 2-0 victory over Fulham that secured third place.

Ilkay Gündoğan's overhead kick from close range put Pep Guardiola's side in front, before Erling Haaland sealed the win from the penalty spot.

Chelsea ended Nottingham Forest's hopes of a first Champions League appearance since they were European champions back in 1980. Levi Colwill tapped in Pedro Neto’s cross to give the Blues a 1-0 win at the City Ground and secure fourth place.