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London: Three teams are playing to avoid two relegation spots in what promises to be a nerve-wracking end to the Premier League season on Sunday. Manchester City sealed the title last weekend, while Newcastle United's draw at home to Leicester City last Monday, and Manchester United's 4-0 thumping of Chelsea on Thursday night confirmed their places in next season's Champions League, while Brighton also ensured they will finish sixth, reports Xinhua. A home win for Aston Villa against Brighton on Sunday would see Unai Emery's men cap a magnificent second half to the season by confirming their place in the UEFA Conference League, but apart from that, the drama is centered around the relegation zone. The way things stand, if Everton win their home game against Bournemouth, then Leeds United and Leicester City will be relegated to the Championship. However, it is not that easy, given that Everton have not won at home since March 11 and have already lost twice to Bournemouth this season. Coach Sean Dyche will be without striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and is unlikely to have any full-backs available against a team that won't have forgotten that it was defeat to Everton that saw them relegated two years ago. If Everton fail to win, then Leicester City will have a chance of survival if they beat West Ham United. West Ham travel to Leicester with other things on their mind as they prepare for next week's Conference League final, and the chance of European glory will probably mean David Moyes fields a much-changed side at the King Power Stadium. Leicester drew 0-0 with a five-man defense at Newcastle on Monday, but the need for a win means Dean Smith is likely to recall Harvey Barnes and James Maddison to his starting 11. Leeds United nee ...