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Chelsea are 2016/2017 EPL Champions

Chelsea secured their fifth Premier League title with a dramatic late victory at West Brom.

Substitute Michy Batshuayi scored in the 82nd minute to secure the vital win, sliding in to turn home Cesar Azpilicueta’s cut-back from close range.

After nearest rivals Tottenham lost against West Ham on 5 May, Chelsea needed only two wins from their final four matches to take the trophy.

They convincingly beat Middlesbrough 3-0 on Monday and wrapped things up with victory at The Hawthorns.

And Ross Barkley’s goal settled Everton’s meeting with Watford after the build-up to the match was dominated by uncertainty over the midfielder’s Goodison Park future.

Barkley swept home a curling shot from 20 yards shortly after break as Sebastian Prodl failed to close him down.

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Everton boss Ronald Koeman said on Thursday that Barkley had until next weekend to agree to a contract extension or he would be sold, reports the BBC.

Watford rarely threatened, although the physicality of Stefano Okaka caused a few nervy moments late on.

Enner Valencia could have made the scoreline more comfortable for the hosts but was denied by a good save from Heurelho Gomes.

 

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