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Hull City's Andrew Robertson scores his side's third goal

Hull hammer Derby to put one foot in final

Derby's Irish contingent of Cyrus Christie, Richard Keogh and Jeff Hendrick have it all to do if they want to play in the Premier League next season after a first-leg 3-0 home defeat to Hull in the Championship play-offs.

Soccer • 14 May 16

Jurgen Klopp is satisfied with the last seven months and optimistic about the future.

Pool manager Klopp-timistic for future

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp still rues dropped points which have cost his side the chance of a top-four challenge but the season could yet finish on a high with victory in the Europa League.

Soccer • 14 May 16

Sheffield Wednesday players celebrate Kieran Lee's second goal

Wednesday seize advantage against 10-man Brighton

Brighton's push for automatic promotion became a distant memory as Sheffield Wednesday grabbed the play-off initiative on a calamitous night for Chris Hughton's Seagulls at Hillsborough.

Soccer • 13 May 16

Louis van Gaal's Manchester United side need Swansea to do them a massive favour to have any chance of qualifying for the Champions League

Louis van Gaal: Fight for Champions League goes on

Louis van Gaal has vowed to fight until the end as Manchester United look to sneak Champions League qualification on the final weekend of the Premier League season.

Soccer • 13 May 16

Man City are currently in pole position to get the last Champions League spot

Premier League team news

It's the final day of action in the 2015-16 Barclays Premier League and Manchester City, Manchester United and West Ham United are in the running to nab that final Champions League spot.

Soccer • 13 May 16

John Terry may yet be playing for the Blues next season

Chelsea offer Terry another year at the Bridge

Chelsea captain John Terry has been offered a one-year contract extension and is considering the offer, the club have announced.

Soccer • 13 May 16

Jamie Vardy has had a fairytale season with Leicester City

Vardy scoops Premier League Player of Year award

Leicester City's England striker Jamie Vardy has been named Premier League Player of the Season after his pivotal role in the club's remarkable title-winning campaign.

Soccer • 13 May 16

Southampton tie down Forster and Ward-Prowse

Southampton have tied England goalkeeper Fraser Forster and midfielder James Ward-Prowse to new long-term deals.

Soccer • 13 May 16

Quique Sanchez Flores guided Watford to Premier League safety this season

Watford part with manager Quique Sanchez Flores

Quique Sanchez Flores will leave his position as Watford's head coach at the end of the season, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 13 May 16

Jack Grealish switched allegiances from the Republic of Ireland to England last September

Jack Grealish called up to England Under 21s

Jack Grealish has received a first England Under 21s call-up since the Aston Villa playmaker turned his back on the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 12 May 16

Roberto Martinez has endured a poor season at Goodison Park

Everton and Roberto Martinez part company

Roberto Martinez paid the price for Everton's Barclays Premier League nosedive when he was relieved of his duties on Thursday with one game of the season still to play.

Soccer • 12 May 16

Pochettino pens fresh two-year Tottenham deal

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino has signed a two-year contract extension until 2021.

Soccer • 12 May 16

Could John Terry remain at the Bridge next season?

Hiddink says wait and see regarding John Terry

Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink admits he cannot call which way John Terry's contract situation will go but remains hopeful of a positive outcome.

Soccer • 12 May 16

Newcastle return to the Championship next season

Newcastle promise inquest after relegation

Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley has promised a full inquest after the club was relegated from the Barclays Premier League for the second time in seven years.

Soccer • 12 May 16

Lamine Kone score a brace as the Black Cats stayed up

Sunderland stay up - Newcastle & Norwich relegated

Sunderland completed another improbable Premier League survival mission and relegated north-east rivals Newcastle and Norwich City in the process after cruising to victory over woeful Everton at the Stadium of Light.

Soccer • 12 May 16

Christian Benteke was on the mark in what could be his last Anfield appearance for Liverpool

Benteke pops up to earn a point for Liverpool

Liverpool striker Christian Benteke snatched an added-time equaliser as Jurgen Klopp's managerial magic continued at Anfield with a late 1-1 draw against Chelsea.

Soccer • 11 May 16

Guidolin signs new two-year Swansea deal

Francesco Guidolin is to remain as Swansea boss after agreeing a new two-year contract with the Premier League club.

Soccer • 11 May 16

Danny Welbeck may now not see action again until 2017

Welbeck faces nine months out after knee surgery

Arsenal and England striker Danny Welbeck has undergone knee surgery and is set to be out of action for the next nine months.

Soccer • 11 May 16

Joe Ledley after breaking his leg on Saturday

Welsh midfielder Joe Ledley set to miss Euro 2016

Joe Ledley suffered a fractured fibula during Crystal Palace's match against Stoke on Saturday, the Premier League club have announced.

Euro 2016 • 11 May 16

Jurgen Klopp: 'It was intense but fun too'

50 up for Reds boss Klopp as Chelsea visit Anfield

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will create a small piece of history in his 50th match in charge of the club but he hopes to be able to write a bigger chapter in the future.

Soccer • 11 May 16

Jermain Defoe (L) and John O'Shea (R) embrace after Sunderland beat Chelsea

Allardyce urges Sunderland to end relegation scrap

Sam Allardyce will be guarding against any complacency as Sunderland bid to secure their Premier League future.

Soccer • 11 May 16

West Ham celebrated their final game at the famous stadium

LVG won't blame attack for loss, Bilic hails Irons

Slaven Bilic believes West Ham's final game at Upton Park ticked all the boxes as the hosts came from behind to beat Manchester United, while Louis van Gaal didn't blame the pre-match attack on the bus for the defeat

Soccer • 11 May 16

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal

West Ham fight back to burst United's bubble

West Ham bid an unforgettable farewell to the Boleyn Ground as 112 years at Upton Park ended with a remarkable 3-2 comeback win against Manchester United that severely damaged the visitors' Champions League hopes.

Soccer • 11 May 16

The bus carrying the Manchester United team is escorted by police after having a window smashed

VIDEO: West Ham fans attack Manchester United bus

West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan blamed Manchester United for the delay to kick-off at the last game to be played at Upton Park - despite home fans attacking the visitors' team coach on arrival.

Soccer • 10 May 16

Stephen Ireland (R) has suffered a series of injuries this season

Stephen Ireland breaks leg in training

Stoke midfielder Stephen Ireland suffered a broken leg in training, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 10 May 16

English

Hull hammer Derby to put one foot in final

Pool manager Klopp-timistic for future

Wednesday seize advantage against 10-man Brighton

Louis van Gaal: Fight for Champions League goes on

Premier League team news

Chelsea offer Terry another year at the Bridge

Vardy scoops Premier League Player of Year award

Southampton tie down Forster and Ward-Prowse

Watford part with manager Quique Sanchez Flores

Jack Grealish called up to England Under 21s

Everton and Roberto Martinez part company

Pochettino pens fresh two-year Tottenham deal

Hiddink says wait and see regarding John Terry

Newcastle promise inquest after relegation

Sunderland stay up - Newcastle & Norwich relegated

Benteke pops up to earn a point for Liverpool

Guidolin signs new two-year Swansea deal

Welbeck faces nine months out after knee surgery

Welsh midfielder Joe Ledley set to miss Euro 2016

50 up for Reds boss Klopp as Chelsea visit Anfield

Allardyce urges Sunderland to end relegation scrap

LVG won't blame attack for loss, Bilic hails Irons

West Ham fight back to burst United's bubble

VIDEO: West Ham fans attack Manchester United bus

Stephen Ireland breaks leg in training

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