Manchester City will win a unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title if they beat West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium today.
City come into the final day two points clear of Arsenal after seeing off Tottenham in midweek, and now have one last hurdle to overcome. “One game left, destiny in our hands, we need to win one game to be champions,” Pep Guardiola said this week. “Everyone would love to be in our position. But it won’t be easy.”
However, West Ham have been widely doubted this week and even their manager, David Moyes, holds little hope in his last game in charge. “It would be difficult to stop their Under-14s winning the title,” said Moyes, in a sign that West Ham may not put up the stiffest fight on behalf of their London rivals.
Arsenal meanwhile take on Everton at the Emirates as they look to finish off their season with a win that would snatch the title if City slip up. Follow the latest scores and all the action from the Premier League’s final day below.
Manchester City 2-0 West Ham
27 mins: SAVE! De Bruyne with City’s latest effort but Areola, again, gets across superbly to tip the effort wide. Foden swings in the resulting corner but it’s headed wide by Gvardiol at the near post.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:31
Manchester City 2-0 West Ham
24 mins: CLOSE! City are rampant and are looking to put this game out of sight by half-time (if it isn’t already).
Mavrapanos does superbly to deny Haaland from close range before Foden’s latest effort stings the palms of Areola.
Still goalless at the Emirates, meanwhile.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:28
GOAL! Manchester City 2-0 West Ham (Foden, 18 mins)
City have a second and could that be the title race done and dusted?
Doku has made a bright start to this game and finds Foden with a pinpoint cutback from the left wing. The Englishman makes no mistake, sweeping home past Areola to put his side in total control.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:21
Manchester City 1-0 West Ham
17 mins: CLOSE! De Bruyne finds Rodri’s surging run into the area but the Spaniard’s toe-poked effort can only brush the side-netting. A good chance for Rodri who perhaps had more time over the finish than he thought.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:20
Manchester City 1-0 West Ham
15 mins: SAVE! A rifling effort from Doku requires a great diving save from Areola to tip the ball over the bar.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:18
Manchester City 1-0 West Ham
14 mins: West Ham launch their first attack of the game as Emerson bursts through the middle of the pitch. In the end, though, Coufal’s cross is hacked away by Walker and the home fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
At the Emirates, the hosts are in full control but a great stop from Pickford denies the Gunners’ latest effort from Martinelli.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:17
Manchester City 1-0 West Ham
10 mins: Gvardiol wins a free-kick on the left edge of the penalty area which is whipped in from De Bruyne but punched well clear by Areola.
At the Emirates, Rice has a good chance as the ball falls to him on the edge of the box, but Pickford gets down well to make a smart save.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:13
Manchester City 1-0 West Ham
6 mins: It’s all City so far. They’ll want to grab a second as soon as possible to try and put this beyond doubt.
At the Emirates, Tomiyasu went close with a header but news of the goal has reached Arsenal fans as well as a delighted set of Everton fans in the away stand.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:10
GOAL! Manchester City 1-0 West Ham (Foden, 2 mins)
The perfect start for Man City!
Foden was voted the league’s player of the season and it’s easy to see why. A delightful turn as he receives the ball from Silva before smashing a left-footed effort past Areola and into the far corner.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:05
KICK-OFF! Manchester City 0-0 West Ham
1 min: A bit later than expected but at last we are underway here at the Etihad stadium.
Ben Fleming19 May 2024 16:03