Last weekend’s Extra Premier League matches delivered a series of closely contested results, as teams battled for a coveted spot in the top eight and qualification for the Bic Fiji FACT tournament.

Chelsea moved a step closer to securing Champions League qualification with a 3-1 victory over weakened champions Liverpool on Sunday, while Newcastle United slipped up in a 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Newcastle United escaped the Amex Stadium with a point after Alexander Isak scored a last-gasp penalty in a 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, in a key result for their chase of Champions League qualification.

Brentford edged a young and much-changed Manchester United side 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League encounter on Sunday to boost their hopes of qualifying for European competition for the first time.

London rivals West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur’s disappointing Premier League form continued as they played out a 1-1 draw on Sunday that kept both stuck just above the relegation places.

Everton’s emotional farewell to Goodison Park continued with an entertaining 2-2 Premier League draw against Ipswich Town as the relegated visitors came from two goals down to rescue a point.

Youri Tielemans headed the only goal as Aston Villa beat Fulham 1-0 to boost their hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top five and qualifying for the Champions League.

Bournemouth came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League, with Evanilson’s scrappy winner giving them a huge boost in their push for European football next season.

Traditional football powerhouse Xavier College is aiming for grade titles in the inaugural Extra Fiji Secondary Schools National Futsal Championship.

Captain Kevin De Bruyne scored in his penultimate game at Etihad Stadium as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 to climb to third in the Premier League and boost their chances of Champions League qualification.

Fiji National Women’s striker Cema Nasau has signed with New Zealand-based club, Eastern Suburb.

Real Betis edged closer to a place in the Conference League final with a spirited 2–1 win over Fiorentina in a lively semi-final first leg on Thursday, sparked by goals from Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Antony.