SUNDAY - Arsenal v Wolves (all kick-offs 7.30pm UAE): Falling at the final hurdle in the title race was obvously a bitter blow for the Gunners but second place and a spot in next season's Champions League is not to be sniffed at. The appointment of Julen Lopetegui proved a masterstroke by Wolves as the Spaniard helped guide the club out of the relegation mire. Prediction: Arsenal 3 Wolves 1. Getty
SUNDAY - Arsenal v Wolves (all kick-offs 7.30pm UAE): Falling at the final hurdle in the title race was obvously a bitter blow for the Gunners but second place and a spot in next season's Champions League is not to be sniffed at. The appointment of Julen Lopetegui proved a masterstroke by Wolves as the Spaniard helped guide the club out of the relegation mire. Prediction: Arsenal 3 Wolves 1. Getty
Aston Villa v Brighton: Two teams who have enjoyed very successful campaigns meet at Villa Park as sixth place takes on seventh. Brighton have already qualified for Europe for the first time in their history while Villa need a win to guarantee their passports will be needed next season. Prediciton: Villa 2 Brighton 1. Getty
Aston Villa v Brighton: Two teams who have enjoyed very successful campaigns meet at Villa Park as sixth place takes on seventh. Brighton have already qualified for Europe for the first time in their history while Villa need a win to guarantee their passports will be needed next season. Prediciton: Villa 2 Brighton 1. Getty
Brentford v Manchester City: The Bees still have an outside chance of European football next season but securing three points against the champions will be a tough task. Such is the strength in depth of City's squad that manager Pep Guardiola can afford to rest some of his big guns ahead of the FA Cup and Champions League finals and still come away with three points. Prediction: Brentford 1 City 2. EPA
Brentford v Manchester City: The Bees still have an outside chance of European football next season but securing three points against the champions will be a tough task. Such is the strength in depth of City's squad that manager Pep Guardiola can afford to rest some of his big guns ahead of the FA Cup and Champions League finals and still come away with three points. Prediction: Brentford 1 City 2. EPA
Chelsea v Newcastle: The Magpies are in celebration mode after securing their top-four spot following the midweek draw with Leicester that means they will be playing Champions League football for the first time in 20 years next season. As for Chelsea, there will simply be relief that a shambolic season is nearly over. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Newcastle 1. Getty
Chelsea v Newcastle: The Magpies are in celebration mode after securing their top-four spot following the midweek draw with Leicester that means they will be playing Champions League football for the first time in 20 years next season. As for Chelsea, there will simply be relief that a shambolic season is nearly over. Prediction: Chelsea 1 Newcastle 1. Getty
Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest: Roy Hodgson returned to Palace as manager in March and led the club to safety, well clear of the relegation battle. Forest were rewarded for keeping faith with Steve Cooper as last week's win over Arsenal secured their top-flight status for next season. Prediction: Palace 2 Forest 0. Getty
Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest: Roy Hodgson returned to Palace as manager in March and led the club to safety, well clear of the relegation battle. Forest were rewarded for keeping faith with Steve Cooper as last week's win over Arsenal secured their top-flight status for next season. Prediction: Palace 2 Forest 0. Getty
Everton v Bournemouth: Everton need a win to guarantee their top-flight status and avoid dropping down to the second-tier for the first time since 1954. Expect a raucous atmosphere at Goodison Park as they face a Bournemouth side already safe despite having lost their last three games. Prediction: Everton 3 Bournemouth 2. PA
Everton v Bournemouth: Everton need a win to guarantee their top-flight status and avoid dropping down to the second-tier for the first time since 1954. Expect a raucous atmosphere at Goodison Park as they face a Bournemouth side already safe despite having lost their last three games. Prediction: Everton 3 Bournemouth 2. PA
Leeds v Tottenham: The gamble to bring in Sam Allardyce for the final four games of the campaign has failed and Leeds look set for a return to second-tier football. One point out of a possible nine has left them second bottom and two points form safety. Spurs' hopes of playing European football next season rest on other results going their way. Prediction: Leeds 1 Spurs 3. EPA
Leeds v Tottenham: The gamble to bring in Sam Allardyce for the final four games of the campaign has failed and Leeds look set for a return to second-tier football. One point out of a possible nine has left them second bottom and two points form safety. Spurs' hopes of playing European football next season rest on other results going their way. Prediction: Leeds 1 Spurs 3. EPA
Leicester City v West Ham: A hard-fought point at Newcastle on Monday has given Leicester a glimmer of hope that they can avoid the drop but are reliant on Everton losing at home to Bournemouth. A victory could well be on the cards at the King Power Stadium - with West Ham minds focused on the Europa Conference League final - but it won't be enough to save the Foxes. Prediction: Leicester 2 West Ham 0. Reuters
Leicester City v West Ham: A hard-fought point at Newcastle on Monday has given Leicester a glimmer of hope that they can avoid the drop but are reliant on Everton losing at home to Bournemouth. A victory could well be on the cards at the King Power Stadium - with West Ham minds focused on the Europa Conference League final - but it won't be enough to save the Foxes. Prediction: Leicester 2 West Ham 0. Reuters
Manchester United v Fulham: United enter the final game of the season three days after securing their return to the Champions League. Erik ten Hag insisted his side will stay focused in their bid to secure third place but he should rest several stars ahead of next weekend's FA Cup final. Fulham have enjoyed a great return to the top flight and are guaranteed 10th. This should have a proper end-of-season feel to it, which should mean either lots of goals, or hardly any. Let's be optimistic. Prediction: United 3 Fulham 2. AFP
Manchester United v Fulham: United enter the final game of the season three days after securing their return to the Champions League. Erik ten Hag insisted his side will stay focused in their bid to secure third place but he should rest several stars ahead of next weekend's FA Cup final. Fulham have enjoyed a great return to the top flight and are guaranteed 10th. This should have a proper end-of-season feel to it, which should mean either lots of goals, or hardly any. Let's be optimistic. Prediction: United 3 Fulham 2. AFP
Southampton v Liverpool: Two clubs who have fallen short of their respective ambitions, although Liverpool narrowly missing out on the top-four is not quite as catastrophic as Southampton being relegated. Despite their disappointment, the Reds should rout the Saints to finish their inconsistent season on a positive note. Prediction: Southampton 0 Liverpool 4. AFP
Southampton v Liverpool: Two clubs who have fallen short of their respective ambitions, although Liverpool narrowly missing out on the top-four is not quite as catastrophic as Southampton being relegated. Despite their disappointment, the Reds should rout the Saints to finish their inconsistent season on a positive note. Prediction: Southampton 0 Liverpool 4. AFP

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Leeds relegated as Man City and Arsenal finish in style: Premier League predictions

Three teams battle to avoid the drop on the final day of the Premier League season

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After a season full of twists and turns, the 2022/23 Premier League campaign reaches its conclusion on Sunday.

Only a few weeks ago, it seemed all the major races would go down to the last round of fixtures, but Manchester City bulldozed their way past Arsenal to clinch the title, and Newcastle United and Manchester United held off a late charge from Liverpool to complete the top four.

Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion completed a superb season to join Liverpool in the Europa League. There is still a three-team battle between Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Brentford for one place in the Europa Conference League, but that hardly sets the pulses racing.

It means much of the focus will be on the other end of the table on Sunday as Leeds United, Leicester City, and Everton aim to avoid joining Southampton in the Championship next season.

With all 10 games kicking off at the same time on Sunday (7.30pm UAE), Everton host Bournemouth at Goodison Park, Leeds welcome Tottenham to Elland Road, and Leicester take on West Ham at the King Power Stadium.

Elsewhere, champions City complete their third straight title-winning season with a trip to Brentford, runners-up Arsenal play Wolves at the Emirates, Aston Villa take on Brighton at Villa Park, Chelsea conclude a terrible season at Stamford Bridge against Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest clash at Selhurst Park, Manchester United welcome Fulham to Old Trafford, and Liverpool travel to relegated Southampton.

Check out the photo gallery above to see the predictions for the final day of the Premier League season. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo

Power: 261hp at 5,500rpm

Torque: 405Nm at 1,750-3,500rpm

Transmission: 9-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 6.9L/100km

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The Vile

Starring: Bdoor Mohammad, Jasem Alkharraz, Iman Tarik, Sarah Taibah

Director: Majid Al Ansari

Rating: 4/5

While you're here
Friday's schedule at the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

GP3 qualifying, 10:15am

Formula 2, practice 11:30am

Formula 1, first practice, 1pm

GP3 qualifying session, 3.10pm

Formula 1 second practice, 5pm

Formula 2 qualifying, 7pm

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Airev
Started: September 2023
Founder: Muhammad Khalid
Based: Abu Dhabi
Sector: Generative AI
Initial investment: Undisclosed
Investment stage: Series A
Investors: Core42
Current number of staff: 47
 
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Price, base Dh379,000
Engine 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6
Gearbox eight-speed automatic
Power 503bhp
Torque 443Nm
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Biography

Favourite book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

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Family: Wife and three children.

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AI traffic lights to ease congestion at seven points to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street

The seven points are:

Shakhbout bin Sultan Street

Dhafeer Street

Hadbat Al Ghubainah Street (outbound)

Salama bint Butti Street

Al Dhafra Street

Rabdan Street

Umm Yifina Street exit (inbound)

From Zero

Artist: Linkin Park

Label: Warner Records

Number of tracks: 11

Rating: 4/5

RESULT

Fifth ODI, at Headingley

England 351/9
Pakistan 297
England win by 54 runs (win series 4-0)

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Part three: an affection for classic cars lives on

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MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League last 16, second leg
Liverpool (0) v Atletico Madrid (1)
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: Thursday, March 12, midnight
Live: On beIN Sports HD

Kareem Shaheen on Canada
Saudi National Day
The specs

Engine: 5.0-litre V8

Power: 480hp at 7,250rpm

Torque: 566Nm at 4,600rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: L/100km

Price: Dh306,495

On sale: now

EA Sports FC 26

Publisher: EA Sports

Consoles: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S

Rating: 3/5

SHOW COURTS ORDER OF PLAY

Wimbledon order of play on Saturday, July 8
All times UAE ( 4 GMT)

Centre Court (4pm)
Agnieszka Radwanska (9) v Timea Bacsinszky (19)
Ernests Gulbis v Novak Djokovic (2)
Mischa Zverev (27) v Roger Federer (3)

Court 1 (4pm)
Milos Raonic (6) v Albert Ramos-Vinolas (25)
Anett Kontaveit v Caroline Wozniacki (5)
Dominic Thiem (8) v Jared Donaldson

Court 2 (2.30pm)
Sorana Cirstea v Garbine Muguruza (14)
To finish: Sam Querrey (24) leads Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (12) 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, 1-6, 6-5
Angelique Kerber (1) v Shelby Rogers
Sebastian Ofner v Alexander Zverev (10)

Court 3 (2.30pm)
Grigor Dimitrov (13) v Dudi Sela
Alison Riske v Coco Vandeweghe (24)
David Ferrer v Tomas Berdych (11)

Court 12 (2.30pm)
Polona Hercog v Svetlana Kuznetsova (7)
Gael Monfils (15) v Adrian Mannarino

Court 18 (2.30pm)
Magdalena Rybarikova v Lesia Tsurenko
Petra Martic v Zarina Diyas

SERIE A FIXTURES

All times UAE ( 4 GMT)

Saturday
Roma v Udinese (5pm) 
SPAL v Napoli (8pm)
Juventus v Torino (10.45pm)

Sunday
Sampdoria v AC Milan (2.30pm)
Inter Milan v Genoa (5pm)
Crotone v Benevento (5pm)
Verona v Lazio (5pm)
Cagliari v Chievo (5pm)
Sassuolo v Bologna (8pm)
Fiorentina v Atalanta (10.45pm)

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The 12 breakaway clubs

England

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur

Italy
AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus

Spain
Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid

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Ferrari 12Cilindri specs

Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12

Power: 819hp

Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm

Price: From Dh1,700,000

Available: Now

Updated: May 27, 2023, 3:11 AM
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