You’d think that with the season being over, it might be possible for Paolo Di Canio to finally take a nap.
Nope. Not so. Instead, the Sunderland manager launched an angry attack on the discipline of his team after Phil Bardsley was pictured laying on the floor of a casino covered in £50 notes.
Yes, we suggest watching the entire thing.
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Remaining fixtures (all on Sunday, May 19):
Chelsea vs. Everton
Newcastle vs. Arsenal
Tottenham vs. Sunderland
With the title won and relegation decided, the final day of the Premier League has one battle to focus on: the fight for Champions League spots.
Unless Tottenham win by double digits, Chelsea are in, even if they lose. The real race is between Arsenal and Spurs.
Tottenham have to win, and then need a helping hand from Newcastle. It is possible for the Gunners to secure their spot with a draw as long as Tottenham also lose or draw, but a victory over the Toon would put them into the top four no matter what Spurs do.
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Stoke City’s Michael Owen, who has announced his retirement at the end of the season, found his car egged by teammates after Sunday’s game against Tottenham.
Owen already came up with a list of primary suspects, to whom he tweeted out this warning:
It’s a long week lads. Revenge is in the air! Chief suspects: Whitehead and Whelan. Huth is a possible too. twitter.com/themichaelowen…
— michael owen (@themichaelowen)
At least Owen’s true home team came up with a more appropriate and touching retirement gift:
‘Dad, I’ve made you this because it’s you last game’. #mylittlemate twitter.com/themichaelowen…
— michael owen (@themichaelowen)
Awwwwww.
Remaining matches that impact relegation:
5/14: Arsenal vs. Wigan
5/19: Wigan vs. Aston Villa; Tottenham vs. Sunderland
Heading into the final week of the Barclays Premier League, the final team relegated has yet to be determined. Following recent results Stoke, Norwich, Newcastle, Southampton, and Fulham have sealed their spots in the Premier League for next season.
All eyes will be on the match between Arsenal and Wigan on Tuesday. Arsenal is battling for a Champions League position and Wigan is fighting for survival. A Wigan loss will be a dagger in their campaign and would condemn them to the Championship next season.
If the Latics beat the Gunners, Sunday’s matchup between Wigan and Aston Villa could have Premier League life or death riding on it.
Frank Lampard broke Chelsea’s all-time scoring record today, scoring both goals in the Blues 2-1 win over Aston Villa, which all but clinched Chelsea a spot in next year’s Champions League.
Lampard’s first goal tied the game and matched him with Bobby Tambling’s record of 202 goals. Super Frank then did him one better with just two minutes to play, scoring the game-winner and breaking the record at the same time. Here’s what Lampard had to say after the game:
Remaining fixtures:
Chelsea have the chance to pull themselves clear quickly with a win on Saturday against Villa. If they win, Spurs can only hope to tie them on points, and with a gigantic goal difference, the Blues would realistically be guaranteed to finish ahead of the Tottenham.
That would leave Spurs and Arsenal to hash it out. The Gunners have a bit of luck, getting Wigan right after their FA Cup final. That leaves Spurs rooting for Newcastle to remain in the relegation battle on the final day when the Magpies play Arsenal.
Jay-Z, Chris Martin at Arsenal-United
Old habits are hard to break, and Robin van Persie spent eight seasons forming this one.
The former Arsenal striker returned to the Emirates for the first time since he left the Gunners for Manchester United last summer. When he arrived at the stadium, he made sure to greet the Arsenal staff members standing outside the locker rooms before he entered.
After his final hello, he makes a move for the locker room — but it’s the home one, not away.
Embarrassed, RvP gives himself a little “d’oh!” tap on the forehead before quickly redirecting toward the correct locker room. Seems like the usually calm, cool and collected striker had a small case of the butterflies upon returning to his old club.
Once he got on the pitch though, he was able to get it together and remember which side he was on. He was awarded a penalty kick after Sagna took him down in the box. The United striker buried it in the back of the net, much to the dismay of the home crowd.
