Yahoo Sports · Apr 21, 2025
Three talking points from the Premier League
Ollie Watkins (left) was on target in Aston Villa's 4-1 win over Newcastle (Darren Staples)Liverpool closed to within one win of the Premier League title, while Leicester's relegation was confirmed on Sunday with Ipswich set to join the Foxes in the Championship next season.
The battle for Champions League places is heating up in the closing weeks of the season as victories for Manchester City, Chelsea and Aston Villa tightened the race even further.
AFP Sports looks at three talking points from this weekend's action:
Premier League poles apart
Last season was the first time since 1997-98 and only second time in Premier League history that all three promoted sides were relegated.