The Fiver Unseemly scrambles, tearful Cherries and Watford's carousel

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And that, after 1,034 goals in 380 matches across 352 days, is finally a wrap. The longest Premier League season entered its final day with Liverpool and Manchester City already crowned champions and runners-up, with Norwich consigned to the drop, but those all important and unseemly scrambles for the top and bottom four still up in the air. Despite getting the crucial win they needed against a predictably obliging Everton results elsewhere went against Bournemouth, much like results in far too many matches they were personally involved in went throughout the campaign. Looking on the verge of tears, like he does even at the best of times, Eddie Howe refused to be drawn on his future at the club he has served with such distinction. “I feel very emotional,” he said. “Very disappointed, sad and dejected – loads of different things but they are difficult emotions to feel. In terms of the future and what it looks like, that is for another day.” Continue reading...

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