LIVERPOOL beat relegated Middlesbrough 3-0 at Anfield to secure a shot at the Champions League again next season as Arsenal finished outside the top four for the first time in 20 years.

The Reds knew victory would give them a place in the European qualifiers in August, while Arsene Wenger's side had to hope other results would go their way as they tackled Everton.

After seeing an early penalty shout for Boro turned down, Liverpool finally settled the nerves when Georginio Wijnaldum drilled them ahead just before half-time.

A free-kick from Philippe Coutinho on 50 minutes and a third goal from Adam Lallana in the 56th minute then secured the victory.

Arsenal, meanwhile, had to focus on beating Everton and then hope results elsewhere also went their way.

The Gunners got off to a flying start when Hector Bellerin put them ahead on seven minutes but then saw defender Laurent Koscielny shown a straight red card for a studs-up challenge on Enner Valencia which will see the France international suspended for the FA Cup final.

Arsenal doubled their lead in the 27th minute through a close-range effort from Alexis Sanchez, before Everton reduced the deficit with a Romelu Lukaku penalty on 57 minutes following Nacho Monreal's handball.

Aaron Ramsey added a late third for the Gunners, who will now play in the Europa League next season – but whether Wenger is in charge remains to be seen.

Manchester City made sure of third place – and with it automatic entry into the Champions League group stage – after they swept past Watford 5-0 in what was Walter Mazzarri's last match in charge at Vicarage Road.

Vincent Kompany and two Sergio Aguero goals made it 3-0 in the 36th minute, before Fernandinho and Gabriel Jesus rounded off the victory.

Departing Chelsea captain John Terry was given a guard of honour as he was substituted after 26 minutes – in honour of his shirt number – in the champions' 5-1 win over relegated Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.

The defender was handed his 492nd Premier League appearance for the Blues in their final home game, before being applauded off by team-mates and supporters alike.

Rock-bottom Sunderland took an unexpected early lead through Javier Manquillo but Willian, Eden Hazard, Pedro turned the tables before substitute Michy Batshuayi scored twice in the final minutes.

England forward Harry Kane grabbed a hat-trick in Tottenham's 7-1 win at relegated Hull to secure the Golden Boot.

Kane, who had netted four goals in the midweek 6-1 romp at Leicester, led the way again as Dele Alli, Victor Wanyama, Ben Davies and Toby Alderweireld completed the rout, with Sam Clucas replying.

Manchester United's young side beat Crystal Palace 2-0 with goal from Josh Harrop on his full debut and Paul Pogba, with the Reds now heading for the Europa League final against Ajax.

Burnley completed their season with a 2-1 home defeat to West Ham, who had Sofiane Feghouli and Andre Ayew on target in reply to Sam Vokes.

Leicester and Bournemouth drew 1-1 as Junior Stanislas fired the Cherries ahead within the opening minute, only for Jamie Vardy to secure a point for the Foxes.

Fernando Llorente scored a late winner as Swansea came from behind to beat West Brom 2-1 at the Liberty Stadium. Jordan Ayew previously cancelling out Jonny Evans' opener, while Stoke won 1-0 at Southampton thanks to Peter Crouch's header on the hour.