In a dramatic final day of the season, Manchester City have won the English Premier League title with a 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers.

Robin van Persie struck twice as Arsenal began to repair the damage from their poor start to the season with a 2-1 victory at home to Sunderland.

Arsenal's miserable start hit a new low as a freak own goal from Aaron Ramsey put Liverpool on course for a 2-0 win over the 10-man Gunners.

Liverpool's hopes of launching their Premier League season with a victory ended in disappointment as the Reds were held to a draw against Sunderland.

Manchester United defender John O'Shea is set to join teammate Wes Brown at Premier League rivals Sunderland, press reports have said.

Everton's saving grace -- Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta -- left Sunderland with a 2-2 draw on Monday, after they were sure of their win.

Former Premier League match officials criticised the referee for allowing a goal that deflected in off a beach ball in Sunderland's win over Liverpool

Bolton rallied to beat Sunderland 4-1 on Saturday and heap more pressure on manager Roy Keane as he took charge of the team for the 100th time.

Mick McCarthy's three-year reign at Sunderland came to an end on Monday when the former Ireland manager was sacked by the club, currently anchored to the bottom of the English Premiership. McCarthy (47) guided Sunderland back into the the top flight as Championship winners last season.