Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Premier League clash between champions Manchester City and struggling Swansea. There is sure to be a party atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola's side play for the first time since being crowned champions, but 17th-placed Swansea remain in danger of relegation and will be hoping to dampen the mood. Team news to follow next.
Premier League / Matchday 35
Etihad Stadium / 22.04.2018
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- D. Silva(12')
- R. Sterling(16')
- K. De Bruyne(54')
- B. Silva(64')
- G. Jesus(88')
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Updated 22/04/2018 at 17:20 GMT
7'
Another poor cross from De Bruyne as this time it goes behind for a goal-kick, though the Belgian felt it took a deflection. Goal-kick is Craig Pawson's decision.
6'
Swansea have lost just three times in their last 13 Premier League games, winning five and drawing five.
4'
The hosts have made a slow start to the games, perhaps they're still soaking in the wonderful atmosphere generated by the home supporters.
De Bruyne finds space on the right but his cross is too close to Fabianski who gathers comfortably.
2'
Victory for Man City would set a new club record of 29 wins in a top-flight season.
1st Half
1'
KICK-OFF!
The champions get the game underway.
16:28
Swansea form a guard of honour for the newly-crowned champions Manchester City as the players make their way out onto the pitch.
16:25
There are just five minutes to kick-off. How do you see this one going?
16:20
Today is a massive opportunity for Swansea who can move seven points clear of the drop zone with a victory.
It's a big ask, but Man City have lost their last three games...
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There's some crackers in here...
16:15
City have only dropped five points at home this season - in the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United this month and the 1-1 draw with Everton in August.
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16:10
Only seven teams have won more points than Swansea's total of 20 since Carlos Carvalhal's appointment in December.
"I believe it will be a fight to stay up until the last minute," said the Swansea boss.
"Some teams have played one more game than us, some teams have played two more games than us. I think all of them, from Bournemouth down, can still be relegated as it stands.
"We are proud to do the guard of honour for Manchester City on Sunday. Congratulations to them, to Pep Guardiola, all the players and the club. They deserve to be champions - the numbers show you that."
16:05
City need 13 points (or three wins and a draw, if you like) from their remaining five league games to become the first team in top division history to reach 100 points.
Will they move a step closer to that target today?
16:00
Carlos Carvalhal makes one change to the Swansea side that drew 1-1 with Everton last time out. Mike Van Der Hoorn replaces Luciano Narsingh in defence.
15:55
Just the two changes from the Man City side that beat Tottenham last weekend with Danilo replacing Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva coming in for David Silva.
Benjamin Mendy makes the bench after missing most of the season through injury.
15:52
SWANSEA TEAM NEWS
Starting XI: Fabianski, Naughton, Van der Hoorn, Fernandez, Mawson, Olsson, Ki, King, Carroll, A Ayew, J Ayew.
Subs: Nordfeldt, Bartley, Roberts, Clucas, Dyer, Routledge, Abraham.
15:50
MAN CITY TEAM NEWS
Starting XI: Ederson, Danilo, Kompany, Laporte, Delph, Gündogan, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Silva, Sterling, Jesus.
Subs: Bravo, Walker, Sane, Mendy, Otamendi, Toure, Foden.