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TL;DR
This week in football features playoff drama, a Premier League title race, and the FA Cup final. Key matches include Aston Villa vs. Liverpool and the Scottish Premiership title showdown between Celtic and Hearts.
Key points
- Bolton reached the League One playoff final
- Aston Villa hosts Liverpool in a crucial Premier League match
- FA Cup final features Chelsea vs. Manchester City
- Celtic and Hearts compete for the Scottish Premiership title
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What a week it’s been in football. We’ve got the playoff ‘spygate’ scandal, some genuinely superb on-field playoff drama in the EFL, and the small matter of the closest Premier League title race in years going on as well, by the way.
Last night Bolton booked their spot in the League One playoff final after beating Bradford 2-0 over two legs; they’ll face Stockport in an all-Greater Manchester Wembley showpiece. Who knows who Hull will face in the Championship equivalent …
Tonight in the top flight, Aston Villa host Liverpool in a game that may determine who finishes fourth, while Newcastle v West Ham and Arsenal v Burnley on Sunday are games that will have huge ramifications at the top and bottom ends of the Premier league table. Sandwiched between on Saturday is the small matter of the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City, while the Scottish Premiership is primed to come to a thrilling denouement with an effective title playoff between Celtic and Hearts. Good grief that will be some game.
As always on Fridays, we’re here with all your buildup, which includes team news, press conference bits and bobs and all our preview pieces. Please do drop me an email to join the conversation. It should be a busy ol’ day.
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Q&A
What are the implications of the Aston Villa vs. Liverpool match?
The match may determine which team finishes in fourth place in the Premier League.
When is the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City?
The FA Cup final is scheduled for Saturday, featuring Chelsea against Manchester City.
What is the current status of the Scottish Premiership title race?
Celtic and Hearts are set for a decisive playoff to determine the Scottish Premiership title.
