Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Premier League finale between Liverpool and relegated Middlesbrough at Anfield. The Merseysiders have their destiny in their own hands; if they win they will play Champions League football next season. The Reds will be confident of completing the job in hand, but have come unstuck against sides in the lower echelons of the division this term, and know any slip could let Arsenal in at the death. It promises to be an intriguing afternoon and all gets underway at 3pm BST.

Premier League / Matchday 38

Anfield / 21.05.2017

Liverpool

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Middlesbrough

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ByPaul Hassall

Updated 21/05/2017 at 15:50 GMT

49'

Home comforts...

48'

Bit of a lull at the start of this half as Can receives some treatment.

47'

PHOTO: Gini or genie?

2nd Half

46'

KICK OFF! Boro restart the contest.

No doubt about it.

End of 1st Half

45+2'

HT: Liverpool 1-0 Boro. Wijnaldum's late drive has changed the complexion of the afternoon after the Reds looked to have suffered some stage fright. Already relegated Boro will feel they should have had a spot kick at 0-0 when Lovren bundled over Bamford. As it stands, Liverpool will finish fourth with Arsenal missing out on the final CL place.

45+1'

GOAL! Wijnaldum takes Firmino's delightful pass round the corner and breaks into the right of the area before rasping a rising shot in at the near post. Relief for Liverpool.

Goal

G. Wijnaldum

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Blocked Shots2

45'

Groans of frustration as another Liverpool attack breaks down. A BIG half time teamtalk ahead for Klopp.

44'

Bamford relishing this match. He can sense the fear in those Liverpool defenders. He tries to wriggle free on the right touchline but has no support. Boro giving it a real go in their last match in the PL.

43'

It's now 4-0 to Man City and 10-man Arsenal still lead Everton 2-0. Liverpool are fifth as it stands. Are they going to blow it?

42'

PHOTO: Firmino shields the ball from a stubborn Boro defence.

Image credit: Getty Images

41'

Mignolet forced to punch Leadbitter's corner clear. Anfield is anxious.

40'

Elsewhere, Man City are pretty much sure of third spot. Aguero has made it 3-0 to the Citizens at Watford. Meanwhile, Liverpool are nervy. Lovren hoofs a loose ball out for a corner after Bamford had caused more concern in the Reds area.

39'

This man has done well for Boro today. He'll feel he should have had a penalty too.

38'

Guzan fumbles a low Firmino shot but reacts smartly to throw himself on the loose ball. There were no Liverpool players nearby to cause any concern anyhow.

37'

Boro fans: 'Champions League, you're having a laugh...'

36'

Wijnaldum leads a rapid Liverpool counter attack. He slows it down and feeds Lallana who fires in a tame 25-yard effort that Guzan easily saves at his near post/

35'

The Liverpool set piece causes some concern in the Boro rearguard, but the home side can't carve out an opportunity and Guzan eventually gathers.

34'

Lallana almost bursts free into the box, but Gibson refuses to let him through and gets a crucial touch on the ball to toe it out for a corner.

33'

Lovely build up play between Coutinho and Lallana ends with a touch into the area for Sturridge, who creates some space but fires just wide of the far post.

32'

PHOTO: Lallana tussles with Friend.

Image credit: Getty Images

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