Spurs knew victory would guarantee survival at the expense of West Ham United - and a point would almost certainly be enough because of their superior goal difference. Instead, they go into their final game at home to Everton with a two-point advantage over third-bottom West Ham, but with the door left ajar for Nuno Espirito Santo's side to escape. Chelsea, who had Calum McFarlane in charge having confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new manager from July, took the lead after 18 minutes when Enzo Fernandez sent a shot swerving beyond Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky. Mathys Tel headed against the post for Spurs in the first half, but otherwise they were strangely lacklustre until late on, Chelsea doubling their lead after 67 minutes, Andrey Santos scoring from close range after Randal Kolo Muani conceded possession cheaply. Richarlison gave Spurs hope with 16 minutes left, but they could not add the second goal that would have meant so much, ratcheting up the tension before Sunday's decisive meeting with Everton. Spurs were furious when they were denied a late penalty after Marc Cucurella was cautioned for dragging down Micky van de Ven at a corner, but it was adjudged the ball was not yet in play. Chelsea's win improves their own chances of European football as they move into eighth position ahead of Brentford on goal difference.

Tuesday's result on the south coast leaves Mikel Arteta's men four points clear of City before the final round of games take place on Sunday, with the Gunners set to lift the trophy at Crystal Palace. Build-up to this game had been overshadowed by dramatic reports that Guardiola is set to step down as City manager at the end of this season. He told television broadcasters before the game that speculation over his future had "absolutely zero" impact on preparations, but his side were outplayed and outfought by the brilliant Cherries, who extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches. Buoyed by a raucous following at the compact venue, teenage striking sensation Junior Kroupi curled in a sublime finish six minutes before half-time. Home goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made a vital save to deny Nico O'Reilly early in the second half and although Erling Haaland scored a late equaliser, the hosts held on. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola announced he will leave at the end of this season - and this result ensures the Spaniard has helped achieve the magnificent feat of securing European football for next term.

Havertz had an eventful night - as he escaped a red card after a video assistant referee review ruled that a late challenge on Lesley Ugochukwu was not bad enough to be upgraded from a yellow. Victory means that the Gunners are five points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who have two games to play and take on Bournemouth on Tuesday. And if Pep Guardiola's side drop points against the Cherries, then Arsenal will be crowned Champions. Mikel Arteta named an attacking line-up for the match with Championship-bound Burnley and the Gunners had the upper hand from the start, but it took until the 37th minute for Havertz to nod in the opener from a trademark Bukayo Saka corner. Before taking the lead, Arsenal came close to scoring through Leandro Trossard, whose powerful shot hit the post, while Saka saw an excellent cross roll across the face of the goal after he beat full back Lucas Pires. The victory means that Arsenal are close to winning their first Premier League title for 22 years. And even if City beat Bournemouth on Tuesday, Arteta knows that victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday will crown his team champions.

Spaniard Xabi Alonso has reached an agreement in principle on a four-year deal to become Chelsea's next permanent manager. The appointment of the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss, 44, is expected in the coming days. Chelsea have been keen to secure a replacement for Liam Rosenior, who was sacked last month. BBC Sport reported on Monday that Chelsea had started contacting prospective new managers, including Alonso, Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, Fulham's Marco Silva and Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner. However, former Real and Liverpool midfielder Alonso emerged as the club's preferred candidate and talks have now reached a conclusion. The club were keen to get the FA Cup final against Manchester City out of the way before making any knowledge of their appointment public. Talks have been ongoing for a number of weeks and Alonso is understood to have been open to the role if he received certain assurances. Alonso has been linked with a potential move to Liverpool, where he spent five seasons as a player, in recent weeks with the pressure on Arne Slot increasing following a disappointing season. But it is understood the Anfield club are preparing to stick with Slot for next season - although it remains to be seen whether Liverpool's stance alters should the team fail to qualify for the Champions League. Alonso has been out of work since he left Real after less than eight months in charge in January. He led Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title - secured without losing a game - as well as the German Cup in his first full season as a senior club manager during the 2023-24 campaign before moving to the Bernabeu last summer.

Eight years ago he was on loan at non-league Bath City, but Semenyo carved his name in Wembley folklore on Saturday with an ingenious flicked finish that will live long in the memory in an otherwise forgetful showpiece against Chelsea. The 26-year-old joined City from Bournemouth in January and has showcased why the £62.5m paid for him was deemed excellent value in an overinflated market - his 72nd-minute strike sealing a 16th major trophy for boss Pep Guardiola and 20 pieces of silverware overall in his 10 years. "It has happened a couple of times in training - it happened perfectly today," Semenyo told BBC Sport. "Everything happened so fast to be honest. It came straight to me and I had to improvise myself as quickly as I could. "I have never competed for trophies like this before, so everything is new to me. Hopefully, we can finish the job off. It is a good finish, I can't lie. "As a kid I have always wanted to be playing for the top teams - it took a long time to get there, but I am grateful." Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson added on BBC Radio 5 Live: "It was just brilliant from Antoine Semenyo. The timing of the run and the finish is incredible. "It was either going to take a mistake or a piece of quality to break the deadlock in this game - and it was a moment of sheer quality. "That, for me, is one of the goals of the season."