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.

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.

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