The date and location of the Premier League 2 playoff final has been confirmed and Manchester City will host Southampton at the Joie Stadium on Thursday 22 May, with a 19:15 BST kick off.

William Saliba will join Jurrien Timber in missing Arsenal ’s final Premier League game of the season against Southampton this weekend. Saliba was forced off at half-time of Sunday’s 1-0 win over Newcastle with a hamstring problem.

Follow live coverage as Everton face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is set to serve a touchline ban for his side’s final Premier League match of the season against relegated Southampton. Arteta received his third yellow card of the campaign in the 81st minute of Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Newcastle United on Sunday.

Senegal forward scores a brace, giving Toffees a 2-0 win v Southampton in final Premier League match at the stadium

Premier League season kicks off in August 2025, with fixtures released in June. Find out all the key dates and schedule details here.

Liam Delap has made a name for himself in the top flight this season - as his dad, Rory, and Stoke did with a bullet like long throw

The Gunners all but seal a third consecutive runners-up spot as the Magpies face a final-day fight for top five