From the title to top scorer via some wanted and unwanted farewells, there's a lot going on this Sunday
1 Title race
There's no doubt that the main focus on Sunday will be on events at the Stadium of Light and the Etihad Stadium. A win for Manchester City over QPR secures a first championship title since 1968, but any slip could allow United to pip their neighbours at the post. They travel to Sunderland in hope rather than expectation.
2 The race for third
Arsenal are in pole position to secure the only remaining spot that guarantees a tilt at the Champions League next season. Third will be theirs if they win at West Bromwich Albion. Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, who face Fulham at home and Everton away respectively, must win and hope the Gunners misfire at The Hawthorns. As it stands the three sides could still finish in any combination in third, fourth (which, of course, would enough for a seat at Europe's top table if Chelsea fail to win the Champions League) and fifth.
3 Top dog on Merseyside
Everton have not finished above their neighbours across Stanley Park since 2004-05 but they will do just that this season if they match or better Liverpool's result on the final day. David Moyes's side host Champions League-chasing Newcastle United, while the Reds face a tricky trip to Swansea City.
4 The battle for survival
The one remaining relegation spot will be filled by either Bolton Wanderers or QPR (unless Aston Villa have some sort of meltdown at Norwich City). For Wanderers the mission is simple – they must win at Stoke City. Rangers will hope to poop Manchester City's party but realistically will be relying on the Potters to help out.
5 Best-placed promoted side
It has been a fantastic season for two of the three promoted sides. After their successful Championship campaigns last season Swansea and Norwich are locked together on 44 points in mid-table, long since certain of survival. The Swans have the goal-difference edge so a win over Liverpool will almost certainly mean they take the title of best newbie.
6 Goodbye Part I
Roy Hodgson, right, who takes charge of his final club game before returning to the international arena with England, will leave Albion with fond memories. His reign in the West Midlands has been an almost unmitigated success and he sets an unenviable standard for his successor.
7 Goodbye Part II
Sunday could see the curtain go down on a number of other eras. Didier Drogba, centre, may well be turning out for the final time in a Chelsea shirt when his side host Blackburn and it could be a last league outing in the dugout for his manager, Roberto Di Matteo. There will be also be a less fond Premier League farewell for Rovers' Steve Kean.
8 Can Connor get a win?
Since taking over from Mick McCarthy Terry Connor has endured a miserable time as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager – 12 matches, eight defeats, four draws, no wins, one relegation. Despite that Connor has won himself plenty of friends – few would begrudge him three points at now-safe Wigan.
9 The golden boot
Robin van Persie, left, has the Premier League top-scorer award sewn up (unless Wayne Rooney scores four at Sunderland) but the Arsenal striker can still make history against West Brom. He has 30 league goals this season – the record in a 38-game Premier League is held jointly by Cristiano Ronaldo (2007-08) and Alan Shearer (1995-96) with 31.
10 Premier League goals
The 20 sides can all contribute to one final record. If the 10 games produce 30 goals or more then this will have been the most prolific Premier League season ever. Last season's record total of 1,063 is being closed on by this season's 1,034.
انسخ الكود التالى و ضعه فى موقعك او مدونتك.
