Arsenal seal fourth, Ferguson bows out

*Fergie signs off with a thriller *Chelsea win to finish thirdSundayChelsea 2 - 1 EvertonLiverpool 1 - 0 Q PRMan City 2 - 3 Norwich CityNewcastle 0 - 1 ArsenalSouthampton 1 - 1 Stoke CitySwansea City 0 - 3 FulhamTottenham 1 - 0 SunderlandWest Brom 5 - 5 Man UnitedWest Ham 4 - 2 ReadingWigan 2 - 2 Aston VillaLONDON. Arsenal secured the final UEFA Champions League spot at Tottenham Hotspur’s after beating Newcastle United as champions Manchester United were involved in a Premier League record.Rafa Benitez marked his final game as interim Chelsea manager by beating Everton in David Moyes’ last match, while Jamie Carragher almost crowned his final Liverpool appearance with a stunning goal.Michael Owen heads into retirement on the back of a late substitute’s outing in Stoke City’s draw at Southampton, while Manchester City suffered a surprise home defeat by Norwich City.Kevin Nolan struck a hat-trick in West Ham United’s win over Reading, Fulham eased past Swansea City and relegated Wigan Athletic drew at home with Aston Villa.Sir Alex Ferguson was given a barnstorming end to his glittering managerial career as Manchester United concede three goals in the last 10 minutes to draw 5-5 with West Brom. The 71-year-old Scot was given a guard of honour before the game and a standing ovation after it, but between the two was a see-saw, crazy match that set a new Premier League benchmark for high-scoring draws.Defender Laurent Koscielny put visitors Arsenal ahead in the 52nd minute to secure fourth place with 73 points, one point ahead of fifth-placed Spurs who mustered a late goal from Gareth Bale to beat Sunderland 1-0 at White Hart Lane.Chelsea sealed third place on 75 points with a 2-1 win at home to Everton.

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Arsenal seal fourth, Ferguson bows out