Over and Out

Despair 

The Premier League came to a fitting dramatic close as Birmingham, Blackpool and West Ham fell through the trap door. 

A turbulent season full of highs and lows was typified by an exhausting final day as the position at the bottom changed on 14 occasions. 

Wigan, Blackburn and Wolves all survived the drop as one of the most scintillating relegation battles came to an end.

Manchester United sealed their fate as England's most successful side by lifting their 19th Premier League title after a comfortable 4-2 win over Blackpool at Old Trafford. 

However, English football could have perhaps seen the last of Carlo Ancelotti as he became the 6th manager under owner Roman Ambrovich to be sacked following their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Everton.

Neighbours Liverpool failed to complete their remarkable turnaround to obtain a Europa League spot as they were beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa.

Although, the result made little difference as Spurs broke Birmingham City hearts to earn a 2-1 win, thanks to a last minute winner from Pavlyuchenko.

In the battle for survival Blackburn pipped Wolves to a 3-2 victory at Molineux to secure their safety and in spite of their defeat the Wanderers were able to hang on in England's top division for another year.

Departing West Ham ended their season in typical fashion as they were battered 3-0 by Sunderland at Upton Park.

Another trophyless season for Arsenal ended in a 2-2 draw against Fulham as manager Arsene Wenger vowed to make changes to his squad in the summer. 

In their first season back in the top flight Newcastle were held to a 3-3 draw with West Brom after they let a three goal lead slip at St. James Park. 

The fight for 3rd spot was in the end comfortably taken by Man City after they defeated Bolton 2-0 as manager Mancini expressed his determination to keep hold of Carlos Tevez.