Everton boss Dyche on crunch relegation decider v. Bournemouth
The Premier League is set for a blockbuster final day as Everton, Leeds United and Leicester City all fight for a place in the top-flight next season.
The Toffees are in pole position to survive the drop, sitting 17th in the table with a two-point advantage over their relegation rivals. They face Bournemouth in this afternoon’s clash and with the Cherries already safe Everton have a strong chance of claiming victory.
Elsewhere, Leicester (18th) take on West Ham knowing that only three points – and an Everton loss – will be enough to keep them in the Premier League. The good news for Dean Smith’s side is that the Hammers are focused on their upcoming Europa Conference League final so may field a weakened team.
The final contender in this relegation battle is Leeds. They have arguably the most difficult challenge as they take on Tottenham. Home advantage can play it’s part and the Elland Road faithful will bring the noise. Like the Hammers, Leeds must win and hope Everton lose, the difference is that Spurs are also chasing three points as they have a chance to earn European football next season.
Follow all the action from the Premier League final day below and see which team avoids the drop:
Second half: Back underway in the Premier League
The second half begins at Goodison Park, Elland Road and the King Power stadium and others. Leicester have jumped ahead of Everton but they could yet be relegated.
The last 45 minutes of the Premier League season kicks off around the country.
Mike Jones28 May 2023 17:36
Half-time around the Premier League
Things are looking bleak at Goodison Park. Are Everton heading to the Championship?
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Mike Jones28 May 2023 17:31
Half-time around the Premier League
Leicester City have scored to get themselves in a position to stay up. They still need help from Bournemouth but it’s so far so good for Dean Smith’s side.
Everton have created a couple of chances but continue to struggle in the final third, Bournemouth look equally threatening and you feel if they score Everton’s chances of staying up evaporate.
Leeds are losing against Tottenham and have a mountain to climb.
Mike Jones28 May 2023 17:27
Half-time around the Premier League!
17th: Leicester, 34 (-17 GD)
18th: Everton, 34 (-24 GD)
20th: Southampton, 25 (-37 GD)
Mike Jones28 May 2023 17:23
Half-time: Leeds 0-1 Tottenham
A smattering of boos from the Elland Road faithful as the players head off for the break. Their behind after Kane’s second-minute strike and have created few chances of their own.
As things stand, they are down unless they can turn this game around and results in other games start going their way.
Ben Fleming28 May 2023 17:21
Half-time: Everton 0-0 Bournemouth
45+3 mins: Save! Everton swing the ball into the penalty area but Mark Travers punches it away from Yerry Mina. The ball comes out to Alex Iwobi who rolls it into the feet of James Garner.
Garner drills one at goal but Travers flaps it wide of the post to keep it level at half-time!
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Jack Rathborn28 May 2023 17:20
Leeds 0-1 Tottenham
45+2 mins: Another half-chance from a corner as the ball drops to Kristensen but he can only slice the effort over the bar.
Ben Fleming28 May 2023 17:19
Leeds 0-1 Tottenham
45+1 mins: Ayling wins the flick-on from the long throw-in and Rodrigo gets on the second ball around the penalty spot. He’s got a lot to do from there but can’t generate the power nor the accuracy and the header goes well wide.
Ben Fleming28 May 2023 17:18
Half-time: Leicester 1-0 West Ham
Leicester City could not have asked for a better first 45 minutes. Harvey Barnes and Kelechi Iheanacho have been brilliant and they combined to get the Foxes ahead.
As it stands they’re ahead of Everton and will remain in the Premier League. There’s a big 45 minutes to come at the King Power Stadium.
Mike Jones28 May 2023 17:18
GOAL! Aston Villa 2-1 Brighton (Undav, 39’)
Deniz Undav is having quite the day. He’s had a goal disallowed already then finds the back of the net once again. This one is flagged against him on the pitch but VAR overturns it and Brighton have one back!
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Jack Rathborn28 May 2023 17:15