Leicester collecting EPL trophy; Sunderland out of drop zone
LEICESTER, England (AP) - On the day Leicester received the English Premier League trophy, Newcastle, Norwich and Sunderland were scrabbling for points to stave off relegation, just as the champion was doing a year ago. Sunderland was the only one of the trio to win on Saturday.
Sunderland beat Chelsea 3-2 to climb out of the relegation zone with two games remaining as the deposed champion saw captain John Terry sent off.
Newcastle, which was held to 0-0 by already-relegated Aston Villa, was a point behind and has played a game more than north-east rival Sunderland. Norwich was below Newcastle in the drop zone after being losing to Manchester United 1-0.
Juan Mata's goal for United took Louis van Gaal's side within one point of Manchester City in the fourth and final Champions League place.
United next heads on Tuesday to West Ham, which was beaten by Swansea 4-1 in the penultimate game at Upton Park before the east London club moves into the Olympic Stadium.
Bournemouth, which has already secured a second season in the Premier League, drew with West Bromwich Albion 1-1, and FA Cup finalist Crystal Palace beat Stoke 2-1.
In the late game, Leicester was playing the last home game of its improbable title-winning campaign against Everton. The trophy was to be presented after the game.