Arsenal celebrate top-four spot, Chelsea's title bid in tatters

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Giroud strikes as Arsenal celebrate top-four spot
Arsene Wenger's side had already booked their place in Europe's elite club competition without kicking a ball when fifth placed Everton were beaten 3-2 by Manchester City on Saturday.

Olivier Giroud's first half header maintained the feel-good factor at the Emirates Stadium as they secured a 1-0 win against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

Albion never threatened to spoil the party, but Pepe Mel's team remain four points above the relegation zone and their safety will be guaranteed if third bottom Norwich lost either of their final two matches against Chelsea and Arsenal.

Norwich leave Chelsea's title bid in tatters
Norwich City all but ended Chelsea's Premier League title challenge and gave themselves a fighting chance of avoiding relegation by recording a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Chelsea would have provisionally gone top of the table if they had won, but they will now be eliminated from the title race if either Manchester City or Liverpool win one of their last two games.

Liverpool visit Crystal Palace on Monday, while leaders City play their game in hand at home to Aston Villa on Wednesday.

It was a further blow for Jose Mourinho's side after their elimination in the Champions League semi-finals by Atletico Madrid, although they are now assured of an automatic place in next season's tournament.

The result left Norwich two points from safety, but they will effectively be relegated if Sunderland avoid defeat at home to West Bromwich Albion in mid-week.

A draw would take Sunderland three points above Norwich and Gus Poyet's side boast a far superior goal difference.

Norwich, who had lost their five previous games, host Arsenal on the season's final day.