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Cardiff vs Crystal Palace: Bluebirds relegated after 3-2 defeat confirms return to Championship

Relive all the action live from the Cardiff City Stadium

Michael Jones
Saturday 04 May 2019 14:30 EDT
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Follow the latest reaction after Cardiff City were relegated from the Premier League after a 3-2 defeat against Crystal Palace.

Neil Warnock's side needed to win at home to stand any chance of catching Brighton and Hove Albion, who sit four points above the Bluebirds ahead of their Sunday encounter with Arsenal.

But Palace were always on the front foot early on and took the lead through Wilfried Zaha, and despite a Martin Kelly own goal levelling the scores, Michy Batshuayi soon restored the advantage. Andros Townsend added a third in the second half that proved to be the final nail in the coffin, and while Cardiff scored a late consolation through Bobby Reid, their relegation to the Championship was confirmed soon after. Re-live all the action live here:

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Newcastle vs Liverpool

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Michael Jones4 May 2019 19:31
Michael Jones4 May 2019 19:32

Newcastle vs Liverpool

10 minutes to go until kick off. The big news is that Sturridge starts for Liverpool. Nothing but a win will do for the Reds as they continue to hunt for that elusive Premier League title.

Michael Jones4 May 2019 19:35

Newcastle 0 - 0 Liverpool

The game gets underway, Liverpool will move back to the top of the table with three points. Rafa Benitez could stop his old team from winning the Premier League if Newcastle don't lose.

Michael Jones4 May 2019 19:46

3 mins: Newcastle 0 - 0 Liverpool

Ki Sung-yeung forces Alexander-Arnold to boot the ball out of play, but Newcastle are forced back when the throw in comes back into play. 

Michael Jones4 May 2019 19:48

6 mins: Newcastle 0 - 0 Liverpool

Salah tries to find Mane in the box but there's no way through Newcastle's defence. Liverpool have been patient in their build up play so far but Newcastle have been on top of any balls into the box.

Michael Jones4 May 2019 19:51

9 mins: Newcastle 0 - 0 Liverpool

Manquillo puts a high leg into a challenge on Mane as the Liverpool striker tries to get into the box. He wins the ball but Mane holds his head as he goes down. No foul rules Andre Marriner.

Michael Jones4 May 2019 19:55

12 mins: Newcastle 0 - 0 Liverpool

Mane gets a cross into the box from the left, Salah brings it down and shoots but Ritchie makes the block.

Michael Jones4 May 2019 19:57

13 mins: Newcastle 0 - 1 Liverpool - van Dijk

Alexander-Arnold delivers the corner into the box with a perfect cross. Van Dijk loses his man and has a free header in the centre of the six-yard box. He finishes the header with ease and Liverpool have the lead. 

Michael Jones4 May 2019 19:58

18 mins: Newcastle 0 - 1 Liverpool

Van Dijk sends a long, accurate pass up over the defenders and into Mo Salah. His touch is a little heavy and he can't bring it down meaning the ball goes out of play. 

Michael Jones4 May 2019 20:03

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