Wigan were 2nd last at the start of the day and needed a win to have any chance of staying alive for next season. They started well and scored to win 1-0. This meant they had to wait for other results to stay in the league and they got their reward as other teams dropped points. Wigan had a great run of form at the right time to ensure another season in England's Elite.
Birmingham City started the day outside the drop zone and needed a win to guarantee their survival however faced a tough trip to Tottenham. Spurs spoiled the day however for the midlands club and scored late on to relegate Birmingham in a mixed season that saw City lift the Carling Cup and get into Europe.
Blackpool also started in the bottom 3 and needed a win to keep their faint hope alive but had the toughest test with a trip to Manchester United. Blackpool battled well and were ahead early in the 2nd half after 2 great goals. The dream only lasted for minutes as United scored to eventually come out 4-2 winners and send Blackpool straight back to the Championship.
That meant that Blackburn and Wolves result didn't matter and luckily so for Wolves as Blackburn raced to a 3-0 win at Wolves. Wolves however came out at half time with a different attitude and brought the scoreline back to 3-2. This result ensured both clubs lived to see another season.
In other matches Chelsea sacked Anchelotti as Everton won at home. Aston Villa beat Liverpool 1-0 whilst Manchester City capped an impressive season with a 2-0 win at Bolton. Fulham and Arsenal drew 2-2 whilst Sunderland thumped West Ham 3-0.
Final Standings:
Man Utd
80
Chelsea
71
Man City
71
Arsenal
68
Tottenham
62
Liverpool
58
Everton
54
Fulham
49
Aston Villa
48
Sunderland
47
WBA
47
Newcastle
46
Stoke City
46
Bolton
46
Blackburn
43
Wigan Athletic
42
Wolves
40
Birmingham
39
Blackpool
39
West Ham Utd
33