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Bournemouth v Manchester City - BBC Radio 5 Live

Chelsea v Tottenham - BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

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Dan Roan
BBC sports editor on BBC Radio 5 Live

This is a remarkable turn of events. A captivating story since it emerged a couple of weeks ago that there had been this allegation of spying by an analyst on the backroom staff of Southampton ahead of the play-off semi-final between them and Middlesborough.

It has been known for some time that a potential consequence of this if Southampton were found guilty of breaking EFL rules was that they could be thrown out of the play-offs ahead of what is meant to be the final on Saturday against Hull City.

The full statement from the EFL reads: "An independent disciplinary commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship play-offs after the club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other clubs’ training.

"In addition, the club has received a four-point deduction that will be applied to the 2026-27 Championship table, alongside a reprimand in respect of all the charges.

"The effect of today’s order is that Middlesbrough are reinstated into the 2026 Play-Offs and will proceed to the play-off final against Hull City. The final remains scheduled for Saturday 23 May, with the kick-off time to be confirmed.

"Southampton was first charged on Friday, 8 May, with further charges issued on Sunday, 17 May in relation to additional breaches during the 2025-26 season. Those additional charges arose from matters identified after the initial proceedings involving Middlesbrough were initiated.

"Southampton admitted breaches of regulations requiring clubs to act with the utmost good faith and prohibiting the observation of another club’s training session within 72 hours of a scheduled match. The admitted breaches concern fixtures against Oxford United in December 2025, Ipswich Town in April 2026 and Middlesbrough in May 2026.

"Southampton has a right to appeal the commission’s decision in accordance with EFL Regulations and the parties are working to try and resolve any appeal on Wednesday, 20 May. Subject to the outcome, it could result in a further change to Saturday’s fixture.

"The EFL is now in discussion with all three clubs regarding the implications of today’s decision and will make a further announcement in due course. The commission’s full written reasons will also be published in due course."

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Middlesbrough FC have released a statement on Southampton being expelled from the play-offs.

"Middlesbrough Football Club welcomes the outcome of today’s disciplinary commission hearing.

"We believe this sends out a clear message for the future of our game regarding sporting integrity and conduct.

"As a club, we are now focused on our game against Hull City at Wembley on Saturday.

"Ticket information for our supporters will be available shortly."

Huge breaking news coming from the Championship.

Southampton, who were due to face Hull City in Saturday's play-off final, have been kicked out of the play-offs after they had spied on a Middlesbrough training session, before their semi-final.

It means Boro will now play Hull at Wembley on Saturday with the winners securing a Premier League spot next season.

The Saints have also been given a four-point deduction for the 2026-27 Championship campaign.

Roberto de Zerbi has been in the Spurs hot seat for five games now and he's almost dragged them to safety.

A win tonight guarantees Premier League safety and a point means West Ham can only move level with Spurs on the final day, but Spurs are 13 goals better off with their goal difference.

So, a win for Spurs tonight will send West Ham down to the Championship, meaning there will be no relegation battle on the final day of the season.

If Spurs manage to get a point against Chelsea, then West Ham will be all but down because of a huge goal difference margin.

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Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport Chelsea reporter

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Chelsea’s sporting leadership and directors have released a statement in the matchday programme.

They say “the season overall has not met the standards, expectations or ambitions that define Chelsea Football Club”.

They add that they want to create “sustainable success” and that “no club wants to experience change in the head coach position”.

They said: “Expectations at Chelsea are always to be competing at the top of the Premier League and qualifying for the Champions League at this stage of the season. That has not changed. Everyone at the club is doing everything they can to correct that next year.”

There are also warm words for new manager Xabi Alonso, praise for the academy season and a significant mention of the women’s team.

Pep Guardiola may be leaving Manchester City but we've also had a major managerial incoming in the Premier League.

Chelsea announced the arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso on Saturday after seeing Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior depart the club earlier this season.

Alonso has signed a four-year deal and will be officially unveiled after his first few days of pre-season.

Something to look forward to for Chelsea fans.

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Shamoon Hafez
Football reporter at Vitality Stadium

The long five-hour train journey from Manchester brings us to the south coast for this huge occasion at Bournemouth.

There are so many strands to pick out from tonight's game, namely THAT bombshell news breaking last night saying City boss Pep Guardiola is expected to step down at the end of the season.

It means this will be his last away game as manager and one his side need to win to take the Premier League title race to the final game of the season on Sunday.

But Bournemouth will be looking to be the party poopers here, aiming to extend their 16-game unbeaten run and claim the point needed to secure a brilliant place in Europe for next season.

This is manager Andoni Iraola's last home game in charge and he is sure to get a fantastic send-off come full-time.

Failed at Chelsea? They won the Club World Cup last summer with Maresca in charge.

Martin Keown
Former Arsenal defender and Premier League winner

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Pep has been magnificent. I don't think there is any better.

You can see what he has done as a coach, the way he has evolved his game from Barcelona to Bayern through to Man City.

That first season not winning anything and then developing the team, and we're on the third team now. It is incredible.

He will go down as an all-time great. Maybe the best we have ever seen, but Sir Alex Ferguson is slightly ahead of him in terms of trophies.

Shay Given
Former Manchester City goalkeeper

Pep Guardiola is a winner. He has dedicated his whole life to making Man City the great club they are.

He is born that way, he is a workaholic and everything he does is wrapped around that football club. The dedication to making them the best players and the best club is a huge statement as well.

He will be remembered as the best manager in Man City's history. This guy has done the whole lot.

When I joined Man City as a club, they were trying to catch up with the big boys. He is one of the big boys, he has transformed this football club to one of the biggest and best in world football.

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Shamoon Hafez
Football reporter at Vitality Stadium

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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola makes one change from the side that edged past Fulham in his final home game in charge.

Tyler Adams comes into the side and takes the armband, replacing Ryan Christie, who was named in Scotland's World Cup squad earlier today.

Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Smith, Scott, Rayan, Kroupi, Evanilson.

Subs: Mandas, Cook, Brooks, Diakite, Adli, Unai, Toth, Gannon-Doak, Kluivert.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola makes two changes from Saturday's FA Cup final win over Chelsea in - what could be - his penultimate change at the helm.

There is a surprise start for Mateo Kovacic, with the Croatian in a midfield three alongside captain Bernardo Silva and Rodri, while Gianluigi Donnarumma returns in goal.

Omar Marmoush and James Trafford drop to the bench, with Rayan Cherki also named as a substitute again.

Man City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O'Reilly, Kovacic, Rodri, Silva, Doku, Semenyo, Haaland.

Subs: Trafford, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol, Reijnders, Cherki, Savinho, Foden, Marmoush,

Sami Mokbel
BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

Enzo Maresca is set to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager before next season.

As BBC Sport reported on Monday, iconic City boss Guardiola is expected to leave the club following Sunday's game against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, their final match of the season.

Former Chelsea head coach Maresca has been identified as the leading contender to replace the legendary Spaniard for the 2026-27 season.

With City preparing for Guardiola's summer exit for more than six months, talks with Maresca are at an advanced stage.

The 46-year-old wants the job and is expected to be confirmed as Guardiola's successor in due course.

The Italian manager, who won the Club World Cup and Conference League while securing Champions League qualification during his only full season at Stamford Bridge, previously worked at City.

He was an assistant to Guardiola during City's Treble-winning 2022-23 campaign and played a key role in the club's academy prior to joining the first team.

Manchester City need to win at Bournemouth to take the title race to the final day, anything else and Arsenal are champions.

If the Cherries get at least a point they will be playing European football for the first time in their history next season.

Tottenham will secure Premier League survival if they beat Chelsea and that would relegate West Ham. The Hammers, with a much worse goal difference than Spurs, will be all but down if it is a draw at Stamford Bridge.

Eighth place gets you in the Conference League and Chelsea, who won that tournament last season, will jump from 10th to eighth with a win.

• Bournemouth v Manchester City (19:30 BST)
• Chelsea v Tottenham (20:15 BST)

Hello and welcome along to BBC Sport's coverage of tonight's Premier League action.

We have live radio commentary of both of the matches.

Bournemouth v Manchester City is on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Chelsea v Tottenham starts on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, with the coverage of the end of the match then also on BBC Radio 5 Live.

It is a huge night of Premier League football.

By the end of the day we could know who the champions are, who are relegated, whether Bournemouth get into Europe for the first time and confirmation that a legendary manager is leaving English football.

Alternatively, none of those things could happen and it all goes down to the final day.

Whatever happens, it is going to be dramatic.

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