Summary

  • Click the 'Watch and listen' icon at the top of the page for live BBC coverage

  • Bournemouth host Manchester City

  • Anything but a Man City win would hand Arsenal title

  • Guardiola expected to leave City at end of season with Maresca lined up as replacement

  • Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur (20:15 BST)

  • A Spurs point would effectively relegate West Ham

Send us your views

  1. 'Guardiola has been phenomenal for Man City'published at 19:26 BST

    Bournemouth v Manchester City (19:30 BST)

    Shay Given
    Former Manchester City goalkeeper

    Talking about some of the greats...

    Carlo Ancelotti, Sir Alex and Pep Guardiola is right at the very top. I believe he has revolutionised Manchester City.

    There are a lot of managers he has inspired. Vincent Kompany, Mikel Arteta, they have all been under Pep's watch. He is an inspiration to a lot of managers.

    He has been phenomenal for Man City. He has not only put them on the map in England, but all around the world. It is a giant of a club when it comes to the commercial side of things and a lot of things is to do with Guardiola.

    Manchester City's new Manager Pep Guardiola is unveiled in 2016Image source, Getty Images
  2. Your verdict - a draw that would crown Arsenal championspublished at 19:26 BST

    Bournemouth v Manchester City (19:30 BST)

    BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has gone for a 2-1 Manchester City win at the Vitality Stadium, and when we asked Microsoft Copilot Chat what it thought the outcome would be, it chose an identical scoreline.

    You lot disagree, however, and if you are right then Arsenal are only a matter of hours away from celebrating their first Premier League title since 2004.

    Currently the three most popular scorelines picked by BBC readers are 1-1 (16%) then 2-2 and 2-1 to the Cherries (both 14%). Any of those outcomes would see the Gunners crowned champions.

    Overall, 43% of you have gone for a draw, 30% are backing City and 27% say Bournemouth will win.

  3. get involved

    Get Involved - 'A ridiculous decision'published at 19:26 BST

    Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say

    Such a shame for all of us who have supported Southampton for so long. It's embarrassing and shameful but an extremely harsh penalty.

    James, Belfast

    As an Ipswich fan, it's a ridiculous decision. Yes why did they do it, but it made no difference to the result. Should have been a fine and that's it. Middlesbrough don't deserve to be in the final.

    Robert, Ipswich

    The EFL decision does not stand up to logic and rule of law. It has wiped Southampton's entire season out at a stroke. Meanwhile Middlesborough get the opportunity to play in the playoff final despite losing over two legs. How on earth is the decision logical. Appeal incoming.

    Tim, Cirencester

  4. 'Firm' message from the EFLpublished at 19:24 BST

    Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final

    Matt Upson
    Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Southampton FC Head Coach Tonda Eckert looks onImage source, Getty Images

    If you're willing to do it, then why? It is a thing to organise, and plan and do. It is obviously premeditated. You're trying to get an edge, which is unfair from that perspective. The messaging that the EFL has put out there is very firm.

    The interesting thing is who is the lead on this and trying to gain that advantage? Is it a manager, is it a coach or is it someone else? Where it has come from is quite interesting.

    The previous one was with Frank Lampard and Marcelo Bielsa. Frank made light of it really, but again, to be on the receiving end of it. You do feel a bit violated that someone is trying to gain that advantage unfairly.

    Where it came from, I wonder if we will ever know?

  5. 'It's like when you're a naughty kid'published at 19:23 BST

    Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final

    Paul Robinson
    Former England goalkeeper

    Well, I certainly didn't expect it.

    I kind of quite like it. It is like when you're a naughty kid. If you admit three or four things, you have clearly done seven or eight, and you have been caught for them all. The integrity of the game is of the utmost importance.

    It is not the first time they have done it. They have offered their hand, and they have paid the ultimate price for it. It is a strong punishment.

  6. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:22 BST

    Click 'Get Involved' to have your say

    I'm hoping Bournemouth do the job on Manchester City tonight because I want to see Bournemouth play in Europe next season and I’m a Gooner since 1959!

    Kelvin, Essex

  7. Why do Chelsea & Spurs hate each other?published at 19:21 BST

    Chelsea v Tottenham (20:15 BST)

    Stamford Bridge isn't a happy hunting ground for Spurs. They've won just once at the home of Chelsea since 1990 as they look to secure their Premier League status.

    But why does beating Spurs mean so much to so many Chelsea fans? It is a rivalry that dates back more than a century - and includes two relegations and a cup final.

    The rivalry's origins date back to 1910, when Tottenham relegated Chelsea from the First Division by beating them on the season's final day.

    It was cemented when they met in the first all-London FA Cup final, in front of 100,000 fans at Wembley in 1967.

  8. Don't miss a moment of tonight's actionpublished at 19:20 BST

    BBC Sounds

    On the move? You can also take tonight's 5 Live Premier League commentaries with you on the BBC Sounds app and listen on the go.

    • Bournemouth v Man City (19:30)
    • Chelsea v Tottenham (20:15)

    Just scroll through the live dial at the top of Sounds and tap on the match that you want.

  9. Sutton's prediction - Man City to exploit the spacepublished at 19:18 BST

    Bournemouth v Manchester City (19:30 BST)

    Sutton's predictions

    Manchester City's players will be feeling pretty good about themselves anyway after winning the FA Cup on Saturday, but now they must be thinking 'let's give one last push for Pep', with manager Pep Guardiola looking set to step down at the end of the season.

    Arsenal are in still in control of the title race after beating Burnley on Monday but City will be desperate to take it to the final day, and I think they will.

    Bournemouth are a very good team and they have plenty to play for too - this is Andoni Iraola's final home game in charge and the Cherries know sixth place will get them in Europe and could even get them in the Champions League.

    It would not surprise me if they got something from this game but, with what is at stake for City, I am backing them to find a way to win.

    Bournemouth are an attack-minded team, can be quite direct when they want to be and they will get after City and have a go at them - but I think City will exploit the space they leave behind.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-2

  10. 'Middlesbrough will be buzzing'published at 19:17 BST

    Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final

    Matt Upson
    Former Premier League defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Head Coach Kim Hellberg of MiddlesbroughImage source, Getty Images

    It is unsettling for Hull, it could be possibly the most unsettling.

    Middlesbrough will be buzzing that they have got a place to play in the most lucrative game of football.

    If you're going to set the standard for behaviour, if it is there and they have got legislation, and they want to apply it, that is what it's there for.

    It just reads that they [Southampton] are bang to rights with this.

  11. get involved

    Get Involved - 'What a mess'published at 19:16 BST

    Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say

    I think it's the right decision with regard to Southampton, but you have to feel sorry for the Southampton fans. Hope they're reimbursed for their tickets for both play-off games and their travel to Middlesbrough.

    John, Dumfries

    What a mess. A mess for the Football League and for the Premier League - but most importantly, for three sets of fans who have no idea what comes next.

    Jack, Washington DC

  12. 'A strong response from the commission'published at 19:15 BST

    Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final

    John Murray
    BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That Ipswich match was last month and that is what jumps out from this. It is a strong response from the commission. It is stunning really to have a development like this. That is information we didn't know, the fact that even there had been rumours that this was not an isolated incident. That confirms that Southampton had done this previously.

    In terms of Saturday, at least for the clubs Middlesborough and Hull City, they can now begin to get down to preparations. I feel for the innocent parties as it is a right mess, isn't it?

  13. An interested spectatorpublished at 19:14 BST

    Bournemouth v Manchester City (19:30 BST)

    Shamoon Hafez
    Football reporter at Vitality Stadium

    An Arsenal fan is here, hoping to get the party started for his side.

    Arsenal fanImage source, BBC Sport
  14. Speculation around Pep's future has 'zero' impact on game preparationpublished at 19:13 BST

    Bournemouth v Manchester City (19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Head Coach Pep Guardiola of Manchester City arrivingImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to Sky Sports: "We have to win today, and after it would depend exclusively on our performance and result. This is a tough, tough game - after we will see what happens.

    On the two changes: "We will reflect a little bit as it is a long trip to London, then come back here. So two games tonight and Sunday, so that is why I am pretty sure the players can do absolutely everything as there is no more to speculate."

    On facing the Cherries: "Huge. How many games unbeaten? That speaks for itself. Incredible second part of the season and last season as well. Huge credit."

    On whether the stories saying Guardiola is leaving at the end of the season and whether that has affected City's preparations: "Zero. Absolutely zero."

  15. 'Going to be an emotional one'published at 19:10 BST

    Bournemouth v Manchester City (19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo, who moved from Bournemouth to City in January, speaking to Sky Sports: "It is going to be an emotional one for sure. We have a job to do today, and we want to win."

    On the title race: "We will have to wait and see - last game [of the season] we will see what happens.

    "It is going to be tough. I have been part of this team. Hopefully, we can win, but we know how hard it is going to be."

    Antoine Semenyo arrives at Vitality StadiumImage source, Getty Images
  16. 'I want to do it for Bournemouth'published at 19:08 BST

    Bournemouth v Manchester City (19:30 BST)

    Bournemouth

    Andoni Iraola, Manager of AFC Bournemouth, arrives at the stadiumImage source, Getty Images

    Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola speaking to Sky Sports: "It's going to be emotional but probably after the game. The game is so difficult, you get ready and prepare so many things that you are focused on the game, on the difficulty of the game, to give our best version.

    "For us it's massive, obviously. We want to play in Europe next season, we know we are close but we are still not there. We need a result today. Probably the biggest of the challenges, City arriving in the last week fighting for the title. But if we do it, it's massive. So we'll give our best and let's see if it's enough."

    On Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who were team-mates when they were younger: "I suppose he will be supporting us today. He also knows a lot of people in the other side. I want to win because it's massive for us and we have a massive opportunity. I understand the interest in the game but I want to do it for Bournemouth.

    "We haven't been in touch this week. We will talk after the season ends, definitely."

    On how talk that Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season impacts this game: "No, it's a thing for Pep to say what he has to say. I don't think it will affect anything on their side or on our side in terms of the game itself because the game is so important that everything around the noise is something secondary now."

    On wearing his lucky tape on his fingers: "We have to be very good, give yourself a chance and also you have to be lucky in certain moments because they are so so good."

  17. Team news - Chelsea ring changes after FA Cup final, Spurs unchanged againpublished at 19:06 BST

    Chelsea v Tottenham (20:15 BST)

    Nizaar Kinsella
    BBC Sport Chelsea reporter

    Chelsea make four changes, with Malo Gusto and Reece James dropping to the bench, while Joao Pedro and Levi Colwill miss out entirely after starting Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat.

    Josh Acheampong, Andrey Santos, Pedro Neto and Liam Delap come in.

    Interim head coach Calum McFarlane also switches to a back four for his final home game in charge.

    Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Acheampong, Fofana, Hato, Cucurella, Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto, Delap.

    Subs: Jorgensen, Chalobah, Sarr, James, Essugo, Derry, Garnacho, Mhueka, Kavuma-McQueen

    Tottenham are unchanged for the third game in a row.

    Roberto de Zerbi keeps faith in goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky despite no1 option Guglielmo Vicario returning.

    Vicario replaces third option Brandon Austin as Kinsky's understudy.

    Tottenham XI: Kinsky, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Gallagher, Palhinha, Bentancur, Tel, Richarlison, Kolo Muani.

    Subs: Vicario, Spence, Souza, Dragusin, Bissouma, Gray, Sarr, Bergvall, Maddison

  18. Play-off final still scheduled for this weekendpublished at 19:04 BST

    Dan Roan
    BBC sports editor on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Hull City, having prepared for Southampton, now find that they are going to be playing Middlesbrough instead.

    It remains interestingly scheduled for Saturday because there have been some suggestions that it may be pushed back to give Hull City more time, but also to accommodate any potential appeal.

  19. get involved

    Get Involved - 'Absolutely the correct decision'published at 19:03 BST

    Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say

    People saying "what advantage did they gain?" to understate the issue, I have a question; If there was no advantage, why did they do it? Absolutely the correct decision and Southampton should be embarrassed.

    Kris, Basingstoke

    Finally there is justice in EFL. Good luck Hull and Boro.

    Jay, Hull

    Fair play to the EFL for making the right decision and kicking Southampton out the playoffs. A fine just wouldn't have been a deterrent to other clubs. Good luck Hull and Middlesbrough.

    Gary, Caerphilly

  20. Tune in!published at 19:00 BST

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's a busy evening on the airwaves for the BBC Radio 5 Live team, and you can listen to both match commentaries tonight!

    Bournemouth v Manchester City - BBC Radio 5 Live

    Chelsea v Tottenham - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    You will be able to listen to live build-up from 19:00 BST on BBC Radio 5 Live by pressing the Listen Live tab at the top of this page.