In the (admittedly) unlikely event the Dippers win the Europa League, 4th may not be enough.

Was hoping for an Everton win today. Hope my other hopes this weekend - Leicester, Bournemouth wins; City/Utd & Chavski/Wet Spam draws - come through.

Going well so far

Just need a super Sunday

Liverpool! 

And Super Sunday it proves to be.

Shiteh drop further behind Spurs. Spurs seal easy win and the Newcastle-Blunderland derby ends in a draw meaning they make up little meaningful ground against Bournemouth (who still aren't officially safe).

Oh and to cap it all, the Dippers contrive to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

and Leicester show no signs of faltering in their quest for the title,its definatly a two horse race between them and your lot,may the best team win!! Either Leicester or Spurs winning the title will be a refreshing change and will give all sides hope and belief in the p/l next season that they are in with a shout.

As for us Cherries,we were never going to get anything from todays game,I just wish we would at least turn up and try a bit harder in these no hope games.Still at least we have points in the bag from 3 straight wins before today and rekon we need 4 more points to be guaranteed p/l football next season.

Looks like Utd are going to sneak in to 4th place too, also Saint is very quiet after this afternoon Liverpool will need a miracle to get past Dortmund!

and Leicester show no signs of faltering in their quest for the title,its definatly a two horse race between them and your lot,may the best team win!! Either Leicester or Spurs winning the title will be a refreshing change and will give all sides hope and belief in the p/l next season that they are in with a shout.

As for us Cherries,we were never going to get anything from todays game,I just wish we would at least turn up and try a bit harder in these no hope games.Still at least we have points in the bag from 3 straight wins before today and rekon we need 4 more points to be guaranteed p/l football next season.

Looks like Utd are going to sneak in to 4th place too, also Saint is very quiet after this afternoon Liverpool will need a miracle to get past Dortmund!

I personally think 38 pts will end up being enough. And deservedly so with the injuries they've had to people such as Wilson. Eddie Howe has proven to be one of the best managers in the PL this season and there is no reason to suppose the Cherries won't be a better team next season, given the money that will be available.

As for Sunday, I was surprised how much time Spurs were given time to play in the first half. The second half though was a more even affair as the Spurs midfield was pressed more (Jurgen Flopp take note).

Daft result for us, and wipes out any lingering hope of sneaking into the top 4.

Still, this was always going to be a season of experimentation with Klopp coming in. Need a clear-out in the summer, with some fresh players more in the Klopp style.

they haven't looked too convincing in their recent matches. Definitely tightened up with nerves and Palace could have easily snuck a point

I would say Spurs are the favourites as their goal difference is far better. Leicester have to go to Chelsea on the last day and if they need to win, I can see Spurs sneaking home on the final day

I agree Leicester have tightened up a bit, although it's a good sign that they can still grind out 1-0 wins.

As for Spurs, they have a tricky run-in, too...

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Yes, well there's no way we're going to win all that lot. The games that really worry me are Stoke and West Brom.

BBC are running a live commentary on Adam Johnson's sentencing, and the judge is really drawing out his summing-up. Johnson must be in [much-deserved] agony.

I wonder how he'll enjoy being groomed himself when he's behind bars?

No mention yet of the letter sent to the judge by Johnson's mother that he be excused PE for a couple of years.

Sentenced to six years.

Sunderland grab the opportunity to get shut of a player they don't want:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35933681

Pity they weren't as decisive with Adam Johnson  

Fnarr! 

If Sturridge haldn't have been struggling with confidence, you'd not even have scraped a point.

Its on a plate for them now. Have they got the mental strength though?

Potential banana skin game today and after such a long break they may struggle to get back into it

I'm not sure that it's "on a plate" given the remaining fixtures?

They have Man U and Chelsea away for two of their last 3 plus a couple of potentially tricky matches against sides in the relegation battle.

Spurs have arguably just as difficult a run-in, so maybe it balances out.

The back end of the season often throws up surprises, particularly for clubs at the bottom desperate for points.

Leicester now 7 points clear with an edgy 1-0 over Southampton

It could have been so different if Mane had scored in the first half on a one on one situation and a penalty could so easily have been with the ball hitting Danny Simpson's arm

Great result. If a minnow is to win the Premier League, better Leicester than Tottenham, whose fans - arrogant enough as it is - would be simply insufferable.