Live Premier League Updates: Aston Villa Triumph Over Fulham, Securing Champions League Chances; Leicester Break Home Scoring Drought, Arsenal to Alter Lineup Against Bournemouth

The 2024/25 Premier League season's conclusion is near, and talkSPORT is here to provide all the latest updates.

Manchester United and Tottenham are on course for a showdown in Spain in the Europa League final, having won the first legs of their respective semi-finals. Despite both teams looking set for a bottom-half finish in the Premier League, they'll find themselves in the Champions League next season if they take the Europa League trophy.

Meanwhile, City bagged a win against Wolves on Monday night, with Pep Guardiola's side securing third place.

Premier League gameweek 35 fixtures:

Friday, May 2: Manchester City 1-0 Wolves
Saturday, May 3:
- Aston Villa vs Fulham
- Everton vs Ipswich
- Leicester vs Southampton
- 17:30 Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Sunday, May 4:
- Brentford vs Manchester United
- Brighton vs Newcastle
- West Ham vs Tottenham
- 16:30 Chelsea vs Liverpool
Monday, May 5: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest - talkSPORT exclusive

GOAL! Everton 2-0 Ipswich - Dwight McNeilPOTENTIALLY GAME OVER! Everton doubles their lead, and it's Dwight McNeil with the goal. This impressive strike flashes into the bottom corner.

GOAL! Everton 1-0 Ipswich - BetoOPENER! Despite Ipswich being officially relegated last weekend, Everton have taken the lead. Carlos Alcaraz delivers a cross into the box, and Beto nods it home.

Concerning scenes at Leicester as the referee, David Webb, collides with Jordan Ayew and requires medical attention. Jacob Webb might not be able to continue, and Sam Barrott is preparing to replace him. Meanwhile, it was Jamie Vardy who halted the game after grabbing the whistle and blowing it.

GOAL! Leicester 1-0 Southampton - Jamie VardyWHO ELSE! Jamie Vardy scores his first goal since announcing he'll be leaving Leicester. It's Leicester's first home goal since Ruud van Nistelrooy's first Premier League game as manager. Vardy doesn't need a touch as he lashes a shot into the roof of the net.

Only two 3 pm Premier League games today: Everton vs Ipswich, Leicester vs Southampton

Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham - FULL TIMEEverton secures a crucial three points, moving onto 60 points for the season and keeping their Champions League aspirations alive. Meanwhile, Fulham's defeat opens the door for Brighton, Bournemouth, and Brentford to challenge for the Europa Conference League spot.

Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham - ChanceAston Villa should have sealed the game but fails to capitalize on the opportunity. Jacob Ramsey sets up Donyell Malen, who takes a touch and drives in a low shot that Bernd Leno saves.

Aston Villa 1-0 FulhamEight minutes of added time indicated, much to the home side fans' displeasure. Fulham mounts several attacks in the closing stages but fails to take a point. Calvin Bassey escapes a yellow card after initially being booked, but the referee decides it's a final warning for the centre-back.

Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham - ChanceAnother missed opportunity for Aston Villa as Morgan Rogers plays a sumptuous pass in behind the Fulham defence, perfect for Ollie Watkins. He takes a touch and drives in a low shot that Bernd Leno saves. Though it was a good chance, Dean Ashton argues he should have scored.

Aston Villa 1-0 FulhamRyan Sessegnon is withdrawn for Emile Smith Rowe, and Unai Emery introduces Jacob Ramsey and Amadou Onana in place of Marco Asensio and John McGinn. Kenny Tete and Harry Wilson go off.

NO GOAL! Aston Villa 1-0 FulhamRyan Sessegnon scores what appears to be the winning goal, but the referee disallows it for handball, much to the frustration of the Villa Park crowd.

Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham - ChanceMatty Cash sets up Ollie Watkins, who seems poised to tap in. However, the ball runs under his foot, and Fulham clears.

Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham - Kick-offWe are back underway for the second half. No changes for either side, but it won't be long until Marco Silva looks to his bench. This game has the potential to be exciting, given both sides need the points if they are to play in Europe next year.

Aston Villa 0-0 Fulham - HALF TIMEAston Villa leads at the break, but they've offered little apart from Youri Tielemans' goal. Fulham have grown into the match but hasn't created enough in the attacking third. Both sides need the points to secure European football next season.

Aston Villa 1-0 FulhamCouple of penalty shouts at either end are waved away. Initially, a long ball is launched into the box for Ollie Watkins, and Antonee Robinson comes across. He shoulders him out, but the home fans want a spot kick. Thankfully, it isn't given. However, that isn't even the worst penalty shout as Raul Jimenez throws himself at a free-kick, claiming Matty Cash pulled him back when there was no contact. The referee and VAR agree, and no penalty is given.

GOAL! Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham - Youri TielemansHUGE GOAL! Aston Villa takes a much-needed lead with a corner from John McGinn. Youri Tielemans attacks the cross and headers the ball into the net. This goal puts Aston Villa level on points with Nottingham Forest and Chelsea.

Aston Villa 0-0 Fulham - Kick-offWe are underway at Villa Park as Aston Villa look to keep their distant hopes of Champions League football alive. Unai Emery's men are coming off a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Paris St Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Fulham boss Marco Silva praises Aston Villa for their "attacking the market" ahead of their Villa Park showdown. He praises the players Unai Emery signed in January, particularly Donyell Malen, Marco Asensio, and Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford. Rashford's future with Aston Villa remains uncertain, as he's still recovering from a hamstring injury that might keep him out of the game against Fulham.

Erling Haaland is set to return for Manchester City in their upcoming Premier League fixtures. The striker missed the entire month of April due to injury but was an unused substitute in their 1-0 win over Wolves last Friday.

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Despite managing a bottom-half finish in the Premier League, Manchester United and Tottenham are on track for a Europa League final showdown, which, if successful, will secure their places in next season's Champions League.
In the current Premier League standings, City, having secured third place after a win against Wolves, are already assured of competing in the Champions League next season.
The upcoming Premier League gameweek 35 features several matches, including Tottenham's encounter with West Ham in the Sunday schedule.
Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz delivered a cross for the opening goal in the Merseyside derby between Everton and Ipswich, which was capitalized on by Beto, despite Ipswich being already relegated.
In another match, Jamie Vardy scored Leicester's first home goal since Ruud van Nistelrooy's debut as manager, marking his first goal since announcing his departure from the club.
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