Liverpool and City beat Arsenal to Champions League while Kane wins golden boot

Liverpool beat relegated Middlesbrough 3-0 at Anfield to secure a shot at the Champions League again next season as Arsenal finished outside the top four for the first time in 20 years.

The Reds knew victory would give them a place in the Champions League qualifiers in August, while Arsene Wenger's side had to hope other results would go their way as they tackled Everton.

After seeing an early penalty shout for Boro turned down, Liverpool finally settled the Anfield nerves when Dutchman Georginio Wijnaldum drilled them ahead just before half-time.

A 25-yard free-kick from Philippe Coutinho on 50 minutes and a third goal from Adam Lallana in the 56th minute secured the victory.

Arsenal, meanwhile, had to focus on beating Everton then hope results elsewhere also went their way.

The Gunners got off to a flying start when Hector Bellerin put them ahead on seven minutes, but then saw defender Laurent Koscielny shown a straight red card for a studs-up challenge on Enner Valencia which will see the France international suspended for the FA Cup final.

Arsenal doubled their lead in the 27th minute through a close-range effort from Alexis Sanchez.

Everton reduced the deficit with a...