Manchester City (1st, 90 pts) and Liverpool (2nd, 89 pts) will go head-to-head for the Premier League title today, with the Citizens playing host to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium and Jurgen Klopp’s men facing Wolves at Anfield.
Both sides will be desperate to claim all three points as the title race goes down to the wire. City holds the edge, knowing that a victory against Steven Gerrard’s Villa will guarantee them a fourth championship in six seasons under Pep Guardiola.
On the other hand, Liverpool is looking to do everything in its power to stop this potential outcome. Scoring early against Wolves will be key for the Reds, as they aim to put pressure on the reigning champions and record what would be an incredible title victory after a fantastic campaign.
Nevertheless, both City and Liverpool come into these crunch ties against agile opposition with plenty to prove. Wolves have already confirmed a top-half finish, whilst Steven Gerrard will want to prove that his Aston Villa are an up-and-coming side despite an underwhelming season.
The West Midlands-based pair could have the deciding say in the Premier League title race. The Sporting News will be here to provide all the action in what is set to be a day of high drama across the country.
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Liverpool vs. Wolves and Manchester City vs. Aston Villa live scores
Liverpool vs. Wolves live score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Liverpool | 1 | – | – |
| Wolves | 1 | – | – |
Goals: Neto (3 mins), Mane (24 mins)
Manchester City vs. Aston Villa live score
| 1H | 2H | Final | |
| Man City | 0 | – | – |
| Aston Villa | 1 | – | – |
Goals: Cash (37 mins)
Premier League table as it stands
| Standings | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| 1. Manchester City | 38 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 71 | 90 |
| 2. Liverpool | 38 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 66 | 90 |
Liverpool vs. Wolves and Manchester City vs. Aston Villa live updates and highlights
44th min: Ollie Watkins squanders a fantastic chance for Aston Villa after his touch eludes him and the ball trickles through to Ederson. Kevin De Bruyne scuffs a deflected strike into the sidenetting a couple of moments later
37th min: GOAL! Matty Cash heads Aston Villa into the lead after a Luca Digne cross, another massive twist in the title race! Hwang Hee-Chan has also just missed a one-on-one for Wolves at Anfield, could it be Liverpool’s day?
Ramsey advances, Digne crosses and Cash rises to head home at the back post! Up the Villa! 🤩
🔵 0-1 🦁 [37′] #MCIAVL https://t.co/TsoOs9Eo6R
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 22, 2022
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Ramsey advances, Digne crosses and Cash rises to head home at the back post! Up the Villa! 🤩
🔵 0-1 🦁 [37′] #MCIAVL https://t.co/TsoOs9Eo6R
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 22, 2022
Liverpool celebrate Aston Villa taking the lead against Man City 🥳 pic.twitter.com/Ykrnkj5WjJ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 22, 2022
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MAN CITY GO DOWN BY A GOAL TO ASTON VILLA 🤯 pic.twitter.com/OgBM9bFwHF
— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) May 22, 2022
33rd min: Liverpool is absolutely relentless here, though Wolves are carrying a significant threat on the break. What a game so far!
31st min: Gabriel Jesus gets himself in a promising position for Manchester City, only to see his effort deflected out for a corner.
29th min: Both City and Liverpool are putting major pressure on their opponents here, however, neither can score the goal to get themselves in front.
24th min: GOAL! Liverpool are back on level terms as Sadio Mane tucks home after being played through one-on-one, could this be a decisive moment in the title race?
SAAAAADDDDIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/uKgx9bSQJz
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 22, 2022
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Sadio Mane has Liverpool back on track 👀
That assist by Thiago is out of this world! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/5D8hZK1q8I
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 22, 2022
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SADIO MANE BRINGS LIVERPOOL LEVEL 💥 pic.twitter.com/L9DVRroOQo
— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) May 22, 2022
22nd min: Enforced change for Wolves as Neto leaves the field to be replaced by Hee-Chan.
22′ | #LIV 0-1 #WOL
The goalscorer has to come off. Hwang on to replace him.#LIVWOL pic.twitter.com/KhL3tyCDO8
— Wolves (@Wolves) May 22, 2022
18th min: Pedro Neto nearly plays in Leander Dendoncker for a second Wolves goal! Nevertheless, the midfielder blazes his close-range strike over the top. Worrying times for the Reds.
18′ | #LIV 0-1 #WOL
Big chance! Neto is picked out in space on the left wing, he fires a low ball across the face for Dendoncker who gets there but fires just wide of the target. #LIVWOL
— Wolves (@Wolves) May 22, 2022
18th min: Bernardo Silva gets in a promising position for Manchester City, only to see his cross cleared by the oncoming defender.
14th min: Joel Matip isn’t far off for Liverpool again, however, his header can only meet the palms of the onrushing Jose Sa. Jurgen Klopp’s men are piling the pressure on here.
10th min: Chances for both Liverpool and Aston Villa as Luis Diaz and Philippe Coutinho go close, things are starting to heat up here!
10′ – Matip plays a brilliant ball over the top, the flag stays down but Diaz is greeted by on the onrushing Jose Sa, who thwarts the danger.
[0-1]#LIVWOL
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 22, 2022
6th min: Chance! Joel Matip heads narrowly wide from a Luis Diaz cross for Liverpool.
3rd min: GOAL! Pedro Neto scores for Wolves after a VAR check, a shock start to a day of final day drama. The diminutive attacker slots home after a low cross from Raul Jimenez!
GOAL Liverpool 0-1 Wolves (3 mins)
Wow! Raul Jimenez races in behind and squares the ball for Pedro Neto to pass into the net#LIVWOL
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 22, 2022
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That wasn’t in the script! 📃
Wolves have given Liverpool a mountain to climb 🏔️ pic.twitter.com/I83bRY3qGB
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 22, 2022
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WOLVES LEAD LIVERPOOL WITHIN 3 MINUTES 😳 pic.twitter.com/hGH1drtX4W
— DAZN Canada (@DAZN_CA) May 22, 2022
1st min: We’re underway on the final day of the Premier League title race!
KICK-OFF | Let’s go get it!
💙 0-0 🦁 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/KXLOtoMtY1
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2022
10 mins from KO: It’s nearly time for Liverpool to partake in their Premier League season finale, can they get a potentially vital three points against Wolves?
Almost time for our season finale, Reds 💪
What are your #LIVWOL predictions? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/3B13Ea1x3j
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 22, 2022
20 mins from KO: Kick-off time is fast approaching on the Premier League final day, stay with us as we provide wall-to-wall coverage, updates, and highlights from the title race.
25 mins from KO: Scottish international John McGinn makes his 100th Premier League appearance for Aston Villa this afternoon.
Congratulations to @JMcGinn7, who will make his 100th Premier League appearance this afternoon. 👏 #MCIAVL pic.twitter.com/5Lk5pC3y0h
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 22, 2022
30 mins to KO: Liverpool is on course to go unbeaten at home in the Premier League this campaign if they can avoid defeat against Wolves today, an incredible effort by Jurgen Klopp’s side.
22 – Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 22 Premier League home games (W17 D5). If they avoid defeat against Wolves it will be the fifth time they’ve gone through an entire Premier League campaign without losing at home, the joint-most of any team (Chelsea also 5). Fortress. #PL pic.twitter.com/jTsuc8hrQD
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) May 22, 2022
40 mins to KO: The Manchester City squad arrives looking ready to do business ahead of their massive game against Aston Villa today. Will they be celebrating another Premier League title come full-time?
One final push! 💪#ManCity pic.twitter.com/LO3LMAfIeP
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2022
45 mins to KO: At the Etihad, Fernandinho starts in central defence for his final game at Manchester City. In regards to the visitors Aston Villa, Robin Olsen comes in for a rare start to replace first-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Phillipe Coutinho also features from the beginning.
45 mins to KO: Big news stories all around for the four teams concerned. Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are rested for Liverpool, whilst Leander Dendoncker comes into the midfield for Wolves.
1hr to KO: Team news for all four sides is in! Phil Foden starts for Manchester City in attack, whilst Diogo Jota leads the line for Liverpool.
This is how we line up for the final day of the @premierleague season 👊🔴
Divock Origi misses out with a minor muscle issue.#LIVWOL
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 22, 2022
📋 TEAM NEWS IS IN! 📋
XI | Ederson, Stones, Fernandinho (C), Laporte, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Jesus.
SUBS | Carson, Walker, Ake, Sterling, Gundogan, Grealish, Zinchenko, Palmer, McAtee.#ManCity | @HaysTechnology pic.twitter.com/6Y9LF4a9Gt
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2022
This is your Aston Villa team to face Manchester City this afternoon. 👊 #MCIAVL pic.twitter.com/z8YHywSTCp
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 22, 2022
✌️ Two changes
💥 Raul and Pedro leading the lineOur team for the final time this season 👇
🐺📋 pic.twitter.com/1Mf0V9fyv4
— Wolves (@Wolves) May 22, 2022
1hrs 5 mins to KO: Some great scenes at Anfield, as Liverpool fans dare to dream that they could win the Premier League crown today.
Liverpool arrive at Anfield.📍 pic.twitter.com/uoD4vE4Djj
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) May 22, 2022
1hrs 10 mins to KO: The Manchester City players receive a heroes welcome as they arrive at the Etihad Stadium.
Ready and raring to go! 💪#ManCity pic.twitter.com/GhvzUDRGr7
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2022
1hrs 15 mins to KO: Not long now until the teams are announced, which combination will Pep Guardiola elect as he looks to deliver a second consecutive Premier League title today?
Not long ’til team news is in! 📋
Who do you want to see in today’s starting XI? 🤔#ManCity | @HaysTechnology pic.twitter.com/q7yfqcB5dj
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2022
1hrs 20 mins to KO: Wolves will be looking to make life difficult at Anfield today and finish their campaign in eighth place. Bruno Lage’s men have enjoyed a positive season, narrowly missing out on securing European football to West Ham United.
📍 #LIVWOL pic.twitter.com/TwI0Dm75Gm
— Wolves (@Wolves) May 22, 2022
1hrs 30 mins to KO: Manchester City or Liverpool, who will win the Premier League title? A simple question with a potentially very intriguing answer, will it be Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp basking in championship-winning glory come full-time?
🏆 Go on then, who’s winning it… @ManCity or @LFC? pic.twitter.com/cRrt28uZIp
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 22, 2022
1hrs 35 mins to KO: Some early team news coming in that may concern fans of Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool. Aston Villa first-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will reportedly be rested today due to a slight injury. Viljami Sinisalo or Robin Olsen will likely be given a chance to feature.
Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez will not play for Aston Villa today vs. Manchester City. He has decided to rest to arrive well for Argentina against Italy in the Finalissima. This via @gastonedul. pic.twitter.com/xLUjWQsM6r
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) May 22, 2022
1hrs 40 mins to KO: Of course, Aston Villa still has something to play for coming into this potential title-deciding match. If they win, Steven Gerrard’s side could still record a top 10 finish if other results go their way.
Matchday in Manchester.
Up the Villa! 🙌 #MCIAVL pic.twitter.com/jkntgKXiSi
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 22, 2022
1hrs 45 mins to KO: A really nice touch by Manchester City officials in Fernandinho’s last match at the club, will the Brazilian get his hands on yet another trophy this afternoon as he bids the Etihad Stadium farewell?
In recognition of his nine years at the Club, @fernandinho was presented with a mosaic inspired by his goal in our 7-2 victory over Stoke City in 2017, which won the Club’s Goal of the Season award for 2017/18 💙#ManCity
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2022
1hrs 45 mins to KO: Anfield is looking as great as ever today, could the Reds do the unthinkable and take one step closer to winning an unprecedented quadruple this season?
For the final time this season. Anfield awaits ⏳#LIVWOL pic.twitter.com/K0D5KlFHH8
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 22, 2022
2hrs to KO: Welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of the final day of the Premier League season. Manchester City will take on Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, whilst Liverpool host Wolves at Anfield. An exciting day of football drama is in store and we will bring you team news from all concerned at the top of the hour.
Liverpool vs. Wolves lineups
Liverpool starting lineup (4-3-3): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Konate, Robertson — Henderson, Thiago, Keita — Diaz, Mane, Jota.
Wolves starting lineup (3-4-2-1): Sa (GK) — Boly, Coady, Gomes — Jonny, Neves, Moutinho, Dendoncker, Ait-Nouri — Neto, Jimenez.
Manchester City vs. Aston Villa predicted lineups
Manchester City starting lineup (4-3-3): Ederson (GK) — Stones, Fernandinho, Laporte, Cancelo — Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne — Mahrez, Foden, Jes
Aston Villa starting lineup (4-3-2-1): Olsen (GK) — Cash, Chambers, Mings, Digne — McGinn, Luiz, Ramsey — Coutinho, Buendia, Watkins.
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How to watch Liverpool vs. Wolves
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | May 22 | May 22 | May 22 | May 23 |
| Time | 16:00 BST | 11:00 ET | 11:00 ET | 02:00 AEST |
| TV channel | Sky Sports Premier League | USA Network | DAZN | Optus Sport |
| Streaming | NOW TV | NBC Sports/Peacock Premium | DAZN | Optus Sport |
In the US, televised Premier League games are also available on fuboTV, which also offers a free trial to new subscribers.
In Canada, every Premier League game streams live on DAZN.
How to watch Manchester City vs. Aston Villa
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | May 22 | May 22 | May 22 | May 23 |
| Time | 16:00 BST | 11:00 ET | 11:00 ET | 02:00 AEST |
| TV channel | Sky Sports Main Event | NBC Sports | DAZN | Optus Sport |
| Streaming | NOW TV | NBC Sports/Peacock Premium | DAZN | Optus Sport |
In the US, televised Premier League games are also available on fuboTV, which also offers a free trial to new subscribers.
In Canada, every Premier League game streams live on DAZN.
