The final day of the Premier League season, like every other season, was bursting at the seams with drama and moments to remember. With teams having one last shot at their respective aims till they begin again with a clean slate next season, this day is what months of blood and sweat all come down to.
Some Premier League legends are on their way out after having been leading stars for their clubs for a decade and more, seen featuring in the final day drama of the Premier League for one last time – Dider Drogba and Frank Lampard enjoyed brilliant swansongs, while Steven Gerrard’s farewell turned out to be acrimonious 6-1 defeat where the captain got on the scoresheet nevertheless.
On the other hand, Newcastle United’s Jonas Gutierrez completed the cinematic tale of his comeback from cancer, diagnosed in 2014, by scoring a goal to help his club stay up in the top tier.
Here’s a look at the best pictures of the day:
Chelsea crowned Premier League 14/15 champions, Jose Mourinho balances himself on rails
Steven Gerrard doffs Liverpool captain’s armband at half-time during 6-1 defeat to Stoke City
Jonas Gutierrez scores in Newcastle United’s 2-0 victory over West Ham to help club avoid relegation
Hull City's David Meyler embraces Stephen Quinn after being relegated, after 0-0 draw against Manchester United
Manchester City's Frank Lampard, who scored in a 2-0 win over Southampton, gets thrown in the air by his team-mates
Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal and his daughter on the pitch after 4-1 victory over West Brom
Manager Alan Pardew and players of Crystal Palace walk the pitch after 1-0 victory over Swansea. Pardew is the only manager in PL history to have taken over a relegation-zone club in the middle of a season and finish in the top half
King Drogba with the Premier League trophy
Premier League’s record-breaking transfer, Angel di Maria of Manchester United, leaves the pitch after picking up injury during 0-0 draw with Hull City
Flags out to celebrate Leicester City’s beating the relegation drop
Raheem Sterling gets a not-quite-warm reception from Liverpool fans
Manchester City fan urges talisman Yaya Toure not to leave club
Didier Drogba being carried off the pitch by Chelsea teammates
Caretaker coach John Carver and Newcastle United staff run on to pitch after final whistle, having beaten relegation drop
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero (26 goals) with the Golden Boot for the Premier League season
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