Premier League: Man City wins early championship, Man United soars to Top 4

In the series of matches that took place on the night of May 20, Man United was the only "big guy" to win, although their hard-fought 1-0 defeat of Bournemouth at the opponent's Vitality Stadium could not satisfy the fans. However, the most important thing is still efficiency and in this aspect, Casemiro's goal satisfied the Manucians because at least they fought tirelessly, deserving the 3 points they brought home.

Casemiro's beautiful goal brought victory to Man United

For a long time, the two Manchester teams "celebrated" on the same day when both the "Red Devils" and the "Blues" enjoyed joy in different ways. Man United decided to enter the Top 4 to get a ticket to compete in the Champions League next season, while Man City "won without a fight", being awarded the championship by Arsenal even though they had not yet entered the big match with Chelsea.

Taiwo Awoniyi scores as Nottingham Forest beat Arsenal

The unbelievable but not unexpected defeat of the "discouraged giant" Arsenal against Nottingham Forest forced them to be content with the runner-up position and helped Nottingham Forest stay in the league one round early. The "Gunners"' questionable defeat also helped Man City officially become the Premier League champions for the third consecutive year and own the championship trophy for the fifth time in the last six seasons.

Roberto Firmino scores on his farewell day at Anfield

In the race for the top 4, Man United received great news after defeating Bournemouth, because in the match at the same time, Liverpool chased to the death to earn a 1-1 draw at Anfield against the tough opponent Aston Villa. Even if striker Firmino had not rescued the "Red Brigade" with a goal in the 89th minute, MU would have officially secured a ticket to the Champions League next season.

Firmino and many stars will leave Liverpool this summer

With 3 more points and 1 less match, Man United only need to win 1 point in the last two matches to be sure of finishing in the Top 4 of the Premier League. Man United and Newcastle have the same number of points (69) and number of matches (36) but the "Magpies" are ranked higher thanks to their superior goal difference (+35 compared to +11). Newcastle therefore only need 1 more point to be sure of participating in the Champions League next season.

Aston Villa (light shirt) will compete for Europa League tickets

With 66 points, Liverpool seems to have secured the first ticket to the Europa League, while four teams Brighton, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Brentford will compete for the remaining ticket if they all do not want to fall into the "third division" UEFA Europa Conference League.

In the relegation race, Nottingham Forest have officially secured their place after beating Arsenal 1-0. Everton, Leeds and Leicester are trying to "escape death", but 2 of these 3 teams will have to follow Southampton to play in the First Division (Championship) next season.

Dong Linh - Photo: Reuters

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