Follow for all highlights from the Premier League relegation battle on the final day of the tournament.
Premier League points table at full-time on Final Day
| Position | Team | Points | Matches Played | Goals Scored | Goal Difference |
| 17 | Everton | 36 | 38 | 34 | -23 |
| 18 | Leicester City | 34 | 38 | 51 | -17 |
| 19 | Leeds United | 31 | 38 | 48 | -30 |
| 20 | Southampton (relegated) | 25 | 38 | 36 | -37 |
FINAL SCORES
Everton sneaks through. Toffees continue to be a part of Premier League and that means Leicester and Leeds drop down to the Championship. A spectacular goal from Abdoulaye Doucoure sealed the win for Everton. Leicester gave it everything, but it wasn’t ebough.
Leicester has done what it can. It has beaten West Ham 2-1. Now it needs to hope, or rather pray, for a Bournemouth goal against Everton. If that happens, Leicester will survive. Otherwise, it will be the Toffees who will play in Premier League next season.
West Ham gets one back against Leicester. Pablo Fornals helps the Hammers capitalise on a defensive error and it is 2-1. Again, it doesn’t matter, unless Bournemouth finds a way to score against Everton.
A lengthy break in the Everton vs Bournemouth game. Pickford receives treatment after a collision with a Bournemouth player. Everton fans wouldn’t mind the delay. As things stand, it is the Toffees who will emerge as survivors in this relegation scrap.
Leicester score again against West Ham. Faes is the contributor this time. But it doesn’t matter as it needs some serious favours from Bournemouth, which must score against Everton, for the Foxes to stand a chance to stay afloat.
Premier League points table at 60th minute on Final Day
| Position | Team | Points | Matches Played | Goals Scored | Goal Difference |
| 17 | Everton | 36 | 38 | 34 | -23 |
| 18 | Leicester City | 34 | 38 | 51 | -16 |
| 19 | Leeds United | 31 | 38 | 47 | -28 |
| 20 | Southampton (relegated) | 24 | 38 | 32 | -37 |
EVERTON SCORESSS!!! Doucoure hits a thunderous half-volley from the edge of the box and the keeper stood no chance. Everton back to 17th and safety. Leicester drops back into the relegation zone.
Spurs score again against Leeds. Pedro Porro is the scorer. Kane with the assist. That should be it for Leeds.
Leicester City is on the verge of another great escape. A sizzling goal from Harvey Barnes has lifted the Foxes above Everton to 17th. But if the Toffees can find a goal, they are back on dry land. Leeds has shot itself on the foot by conceding a goal. Its scenario is much more dire.
Premier League points at half-time on final day
| Position | Team | Points | Matches Played | Goals Scored | Goal Difference |
| 17 | Leicester City | 34 | 38 | 50 | -17 |
| 18 | Everton | 34 | 38 | 33 | -24 |
| 19 | Leeds United | 31 | 38 | 47 | -28 |
| 20 | Southampton (relegated) | 24 | 38 | 32 | -37 |
LEICESTER SCORES!!!! Harvey Barnes opens the door for Leicester. Wonderful team goal. Iheanacho and Barnes play a slick one-two and the latter is put through on goal. The winger takes a touch, before slotting it past Fabianski. As things stand, Leicester is above Everton and will survive.
Leicester hasn’t found its feet against West Ham yet. The home fans are cheering their side on. Iheanacho comes close. He traps a high ball, plays a one-two with Madisson, but can only strike it narrowly wide of the post.
Harry Kane’s goal meant he has found the net in 26 Premier League games, a record set by former Manchester United forward Cole. Cole set the record with Newcastle United in the 1993-94 season, when he ended the season with 34 goals
No further movement in the scoreboard in the three relegation-relevant games. Leicester needs to win and hope Everton doesn’t, to make it through now. If Leeds had it difficult before, now it is bordering on improbable.
Premier League points table right now
| Position | Team | Points | Matches Played | Goals Scored | Goal Difference |
| 17 | Everton | 34 | 38 | 33 | -24 |
| 18 | Leicester City | 32 | 38 | 49 | -18 |
| 19 | Leeds United | 31 | 38 | 47 | -28 |
| 20 | Southampton (relegated) | 24 | 38 | 32 | -37 |
Harry Kane scores for Spurs and Leeds trail early in the game. No goals in the other two games and that means Everton is safe and Leicester and Leeds go down as things stand.
How can Everton can avoid relegation?
- With a win vs. Bournemouth.
- With a draw vs. Bournemouth and if Leicester City fails to win vs. West Ham and Leeds don’t win by three goals.
- With a loss vs. Bournemouth, a Leicester City defeat to West Ham and a Leeds United defeat vs. Tottenham.
How can Leicester avoid relegation?
- With a win vs. West Ham and with an Everton draw or loss vs. Bournemouth and if Leeds do not win vs. Tottenham by 11+ goals.
How can Leeds avoid relegation?
- With a win vs. Tottenham, with an Everton defeat vs. Bournemouth and if Leicester City fails to win vs. West Ham.
- With a win vs. Tottenham by 3+ goals and if Everton draws vs. Bournemouth and if Leicester City fails to win vs. West Ham.
- With a win vs. Tottenham by 11+ goals and if Everton fails to win Bournemouth along with a Leicester City win vs. West Ham.
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Everton vs Bournemouth
Leeds vs Spurs
Leicester vs West Ham
A rallying call from Everton fans ahead of its final game of the season. | Photo Credit: Reuters
Manchester City has already been crowned the Premier League champion and the Champions League spots have also been decided, but there is still a lot to play for in English top-flight football.
As the Premier League 2022-23 season reaches its final matchday, three teams will battle it out to survive to stay in the Premier League for the upcoming season.
Fixtures for the three sides
All games start at 9:00 PM IST
With Southampton already relegated, two teams out of Everton, Leeds United and Leicester City will join the Saints in the Championship next season.
Premier League points table ahead of the final gameweek
| Position | Team | Points | Matches Played | Goals Scored | Goal Difference |
| 17 | Everton | 33 | 37 | 33 | -24 |
| 18 | Leicester City | 31 | 37 | 49 | -18 |
| 19 | Leeds United | 31 | 37 | 47 | -27 |
| 20 | Southampton (relegated) | 24 | 37 | 32 | -37 |
For all permutations and combinations - Premier League 2022-23 relegation scenarios: How can Everton, Leeds United, Leicester City survive?
On the other side
Luton Town earns first-ever Premier League promotion; beats Coventry City in Championship playoff final
Luton will play in the Premier League for the first time next season after beating Coventry following a penalty shootout in the Championship playoff final at Wembley on Saturday.
Coventry’s Fankaty Dabo sent his spot kick high and wide to give Luton a 6-5 win in the shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in what is usually dubbed the most lucrative match in world football. The winner is expected to get in excess of $200 million in future earnings for gaining promotion to the Premier League, the richest league in world football.
It marks Luton’s first return to England’s top division since 1991-92 — the year before it was rebranded as the Premier League.
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