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By Jonathan Stevenson
1920: It's time to wrap up, after one of the most emotional days of my working life. I'm sorry you had to put up with me, but I hope it's been fun. Putting Forest to one side, a huge day in the Premier League for Manchester United, who move closer to the title, and Bolton, who have pretty much guaranteed safety. Congrats to Fulham too - if they survive, what a story that will be.
Check out Match of the Day on BBC One at 2230 BST. I'll be in the pub, probably trying to stay awake. Come and join me, the beers are all on me. And join the sublime Sam Lyon for what will be a stunning finale to the Championship season tomorrow. The Championship, got a nice ring to it, hasn't it?
1914: "Football is a funny old game, who would have thought that the highlight of Bolton's season would be avoiding relegation after holding Bayern Munich to a draw at the Allianz Arena in Germany?" onithor via text Join the debate on 606
1912: "Stevo. Delighted for you mate. You've lifted my gloom at Newport not making the play-offs and Spurs' end of season break starting two months ago. Are you looking forward to a trip to Pride Park? Torture over mate." Pearlo, via text
Ah, Pearlo. I think you're one of few people who knows what this day means. Though in fairness, you did predict Spurs' end of season collapse.
1912: Player rater update - Bolton midfielder Danny Guthrie is leading so far on 7.13, while goalscorer El Hadji Diouf's rating has improved a bit on 5.85. He does a lap of honour around The Reebok as he will be leaving in the summer, he throws his shirt into the crowd and acknowledges the applause. Job done for Bolton. Rate the players
1909: Full-time Bolton 2-0 Sunderland
1907: "As no-one has mentioned it today, Derby are now officially the worst team in Premier League history even if they do win against Sunderland next week - 11 points, woeful." Chelski Dave on 606 Join the debate on 606
Oh hi, you must be the icing on top of the cake.
1904: "Well done Megson, some of us Bolton fans wrote you off but now, after those signings, saving us from relegation and earning a draw against Bayern Munich, you truly are a Ginger Mourinho!" mattbrad5000 on 606 Join the debate on 606
1902: Not long left now, Bolton fans. But what about next season - Megson to stay on as manager?
1858: GOAL Bolton 2-0 Sunderland Own goal wraps it up, Daryl Murphy heading into his own net from a corner, despite Andy Reid's best attempts to clear the ball off the line. Is that survival in the bag?
1856: Ten minutes plus stoppages left. Where's your money?
1853: Loving the Forlan transfer chat, it's just like the closing of the January window all over again. Remember Forest fans, when our lack of activity cost us any chance of promo- er, what?
1851: "I am a Bolton fan, Stevo, and I swear that these 20 minutes left in the Bolton game will be the longest of my life, come on Trotters!" mattbrad5000 on 606 Join the debate on 606
Hang in there son. Today's the day dreams were made of.
1849: El Hadji Diouf heads wide from eight yards from a Jlloyd Samuel throw from the right. Had it been on target, Craig Gordon was not getting there.
1847: (Re: 1830) "Erm, about that last text - how is Forlan in the stands at the Stadium of Light when he is playing for Atletico Madrid in about 20 minutes time? He either has a twin or incredibly fast rollerskates! Methinks somebody is telling porkie pies!" Rafa fan on 606 Join the debate on 606
1845: Unbelievable. Kenwyne Jones completely misses the ball three yards out after Roy O'Donovan had headed Andy Reid's left-wing cross back across goal. Sunderland will not get a better chance to equalise.
1842: Kenwyne Jones chests the ball down in the box, but Bolton defend in numbers and crowd him out. Sunderland may have to produce something special to score against the Trotters mean defence.
1840: Is it Johnno or Stevo? Either way, what a day! Too young to really remember any kind of success for us Reds, feels great to have won promotion. Being a student in Sheffield I just hope the fixtures are kind enough for me to see some away games next season!" Yaarkshire_Forest on 606 Join the debate on 606
It's Stevo usually, but you can call me whatever you want today pal, I couldn't care less.
1836: Daryl Murphy, Grant Leadbitter and Roy O'Donovan come on for Nyron Nosworthy, Liam Miller and Michael Chopra in a triple substitution from the visitors.
1832: Michael Chopra heads over from an Andy Reid cross from the left as Sunderland start to come into the game a bit more.
1830: El Hadji Diouf heads a cross from Matthew Taylor against the post after poor defending from Sunderland down their right and the ball bounces off Danny Collins for a corner, which comes to nothing.
1830: "Diego Forlan is apparently in the stands after being shown round the Stadium of Light on Thursday. He won't be impressed by this borefest!" Dan, via text
1828: Michael Chopra goes on a run across the pitch and creates enough space to shoot 22 yards out, but Ali Al Habsi gets down comfortably to save.
1827: Hahaha. I just realised my girlfriend, my brother and my sister-in-law all owe me a tenner cos Forest went up! This is one of the great days, in so many ways. "You've lost that loving feeling..."
1825: "I fancy a draw here so Bolton go to Chelsea fighting. Just in case United slip up!" Carlos, via text
If Bolton are not going to win this one, Sunderland will have to start playing. They've been woeful so far.
1822: Bolton kick off the last 45 minutes of action today.
1821: "I've got a tenner on Sunderland. Gutted." Frank, via text
1818: A colleague just asked how happy I am out of 10. I said 8.7. Who am I kidding? Forest clinch promotion
1814: The Match of the Day running order is in, though be warned - it is subject to change: Man Utd v West Ham Fulham v Birmingham City Reading v Tottenham Bolton v Sunderland Middlesbrough v Portsmouth Aston Villa v Wigan Blackburn v Derby
1805: Player rater update - Bolton pair Kevin Nolan and Danny Guthrie are both on 8, while goalscorer El Hadji Diouf is on 1.5 so far. Now I don't think many of you have been voting, have you? Rate the players
1804: Half-time Bolton 1-0 Sunderland
1804: "Stevo, who do you think, in your heart of hearts, will win the league??" djjosemourinho on 606 Join the debate on 606
Swansea already won it pal- oh, yeah, sorry. Er, Manchester United. I haven't been accused of supporting them for 17 minutes (I wonder why), so I'll go for them. They aren't going to blow it against Wigan, are they?
1802: "Can we all please get off the idea of Megson in charge next season? Await the return of Big Sam." Zak, via text
1759: GOAL Bolton 1-0 Sunderland Big, massive, huge, enormous goal. Kevin Nolan chips a cross to the back post and El Hadji Diouf controls superbly and curls the ball into the top corner from the edge of the six-yard box. Advantage Bolton in the battle to stay up.
1758: Andy Reid swings in a cross from deep out on the left and with the Bolton defence sleeping, Kenwyne Jones is agonisingly close to getting on the end of it. Let off for the hosts.
1755: "I would bash Megson for not buying strikers. But we would have been dead and buried without Gary Cahill and Matthew Taylor." Nath, via text
1753: "What a shocking day, first Forest are up with it looking very likely with us (Leicester) going down tommorrow as well as hearing Megson now has �47m to spend. How many more defenders will he buy do you think?" oadbyfox on 606 Join the debate on 606
1747: Best moment for Sunderland now, as Kenwyne Jones powerfully drives into the box and fires in a low shot that Ali Al Habsi gets down well to save.
1746: Oops, spoke too soon. El Hadji Diouf sends over a top quality cross from the right straight on to Kevin Davies' head, but the big targetman can only head over from four yards.
1745: Gretar Steinsson gets his head on to a cross from the left, but it takes a touch off a Sunderland defender and Craig Gordon gathers. There really is nothing happening.
1738: "I think it's harsh to want to see Bolton get relegated, even though Gary Megson should get blamed for not buying quality players in January. But it does give Bolton about a �47m budget next season in theory, if Megson gets the television money." U8578980 on 606 Join the debate on 606
Gary Megson, with �47m to spend. The mind boggles.
1734: As I live in the south, I want to see Bolton, Birmingham and Derby go down." A Londoner, via text
1733: Bolton are getting into some good positions but their delivery into the box has been poor so far.
1729: The Sunderland fans are in their customary good voice but their team has started slowly, with Bolton enjoying more possession so far.
1728: "Only my son Nathan's birth has been anything like as intense as the afternoon I've just experienced." Damian Stevenson, via text
No offence to the missus pal, but I'd take childbirth over that any day!
1724: "Sunderland to win 3-1. Bolton will go down." Iain, Sheffield, via text
1723: "Congratulations Stevo. Hope to see Forest at the Walkers Stadium next year for an east midlands league derby. I'm praying!" Jim, via text
I don't think I'd have said this three hours ago, but good luck tomorrow Leicester. All three of us in the same league would be quite something.
1718: Anyway, let's forget all that chat for now (as if I'll be able to), we've got another crucial game to focus on here. It's Bolton v Sunderland and it's more important for the hosts than the visitors. Sunderland get us under way.
1717: (Re: 1710) "A dream? If I were a Forest fan and was looking into the year of 2008 from 30 years ago after the European Cup wins, then I would think that being in League One would be a very NIGHTMARE!" Toon4Europe on 606 Join the debate on 606
League One? Dunno what you're talking about mate, we're in the Champo.
1714: See 1159 - mate, I'll be seeing you twice next season. I think I'm looking forward to it more than you are.
1710: "Stevo, we love you Stevo. We're on the City Ground pitch screaming your name!" Mike, via text
OK, so that's the most arrogant text I've ever published, but who cares??!! They're singing my name on my ground and we just won promotion! Is this a dream?
1705: So if Bolton beat Sunderland now, they are all-but staying in the Premier League next season. Kick off in 10 minutes.
1701: "Wow, I've been saying for months that Fulham would stay up and Reading and Birmingham would go down, and now I may actually be proved right. I knew I should have bet real money, now all I'll have is worthless bragging rights. Damn." manutd248 on 606 Join the debate on 606
1658: I'm literally shaking. Sorry Doncaster and Carlisle, but this is a great, great day to be a Forest fan, and there haven't been many of those in the last few years. You beauty!
1656: Full-time Aston Villa 0-2 Wigan
1656: Full-time League One: Carlisle 1-1 Bournemouth (Bournemouth are relegated)
1655: Full-time Nottingham Forest 3-2 Yeovil (Forest are promoted)
1655: Full-time Fulham 2-0 Birmingham
1654: Full-time League One: Leeds 2-1 Gillingham (Gillingham are relegated)
1653: Full-time Blackburn 3-1 Derby
1653: Full-time Middlesbrough 2-0 Portsmouth
1651: Full-time League One: Crewe 1-4 Oldham
1651: Full-time League One: Cheltenham 2-1 Doncaster
1650: Full-time Reading 0-1 Tottenham
1649: Team news Bolton v Sunderland Bolton bring back Kevin Davies after suspension, Danny Guthrie and El-Hadji Diouf also return but Joey O'Brien and Ivan Campo are out and Grzegorz Rasiak drops to the bench. Sunderland make one change with the fit-again Jonny Evans coming in for Carlos Edwards.
1648: League One goal: Leeds 2-1 Gillingham (Tresor Kandol).
1647: GOAL Fulham 2-0 Birmingham Erik Nevland bags his second goal for the club and how crucial that might be - he runs clean through and fires low past Maik Taylor.
1644: Radek Cerny makes another stunning save after Liam Rosenior's right-foot shot is deflected towards the top corner.
1644: League One goal: Crewe 1-4 Oldham (Steve Jones).
1643: Reading go oh so close at the Madejski Stadium, Radek Cerny making a fine save to deny Dave Kitson after he powered into the box.
1642: League One goal: Cheltenham 2-1 Doncaster (Paul Connor).
1641: "If Wigan keep this 0-2, every Evertonian should donate �10 to Wigan's transfer budget." Toffee In Exile on 606 Join the debate on 606
1638: Jamie Ashdown makes a stunning save with his right foot to deny Stewart Downing at the Riverside.
1638: GOAL Blackburn 3-1 Derby David Bentley whips over a right-foot cross from the left byeline and Roque Santa Cruz stoops to head home at the far post.
1635: League One goal: Nottingham Forest 3-2 Yeovil (Andy Kirk).
1634: I love play-offs, me.
1633: League One goal: Cheltenham 1-1 Doncaster (Paul Green).
1632: Darren Bent rifles a shot against the inside of the post at Reading.
1632: "Valencia's stunning performance may just be enough to persuade Gareth Barry to join him at Anfield?" TheDoctor, via text
1630: League One goal: Crewe 0-4 Oldham (Gary McDonald).
1629: Chris Kirkland again brilliantly denies Gabriel Agbonlahor from another header.
1628: League One goal: Carlisle 1-1 Bournemouth (Brett Pitman).
1628: League One goal: Leeds 1-1 Gillingham (Bradley Johnson).
1626: "Typical Villa. We always bottle it at the important moment. Spineless, pathetic performance." Phumfeinz on 606 Join the debate on 606
1624: It is just me or is this already the longest half of the season?
1622: GOAL Aston Villa 0-2 Wigan Antonio Valencia scores his second and it's a brilliant goal, superbly controlling Emile Heskey's flick-on and rifling past Scott Carson with his right foot from just inside the penalty area.
1621: Gareth Barry hits a right-foot shot just wide as Villa attack against Wigan.
1619: League One goal: Crewe 0-3 Oldham (Neal Eardley).
1619: Mauro Zarate is on now for Olivier Kapo.
1618: Birmingham are readying Mauro Zarate, as James McFadden curls a shot wide at Craven Cottage.
1617: League One goal: Carlisle 1-0 Bournemouth (Scott Dobie). Problems for the great escape now then.
1615: Fulham's Diomansy Kamara turns into Lionel Messi and dances into the Birmingham box, dribbling past four or five tackles before slicing his shot wide of the target.
1614: GOAL Middlesbrough 2-0 Portsmouth Stewart Downing sends over a corner from the Boro right and Tuncay is on hand, unmarked, to head into the Pompey net.
1611: GOAL Fulham 1-0 Birmingham Jimmy Bullard whips over a free-kick from the left and Brian McBride stoops at the far post to score with his head. Hint of offside, but it counts.
1611: GOAL Aston Villa 0-1 Wigan Antonio Valencia puts the visitors into the lead with a 20-yard shot that deflects off Wilfried Bouma and loops into the net.
1607: GOAL Blackburn 2-1 Derby I'm afraid it is the same old story for Derby, with some calamitous defending sending Jason Roberts clean through and he slots into the corner of the net.
1606: All back under way. Nervy.
1605: Franck Queudrue is on for Liam Ridgewell at Fulham, while Steed Malbranque fires into the side-netting on the stretch from four yards for Spurs at Reading.
1605: As a Pompey fan I know we have the FA Cup to look forward too, but our recent league results have been simply embarrassing, sort it out Harry." pmpycj on 606 Join the debate on 606
1602: "With Crewe 2-0 down, Bournemouth are drawing 0-0 but are just a goal away from safety. Jack Charlton is just being brought out as a special guest." BBC Sport's Mark Mitchener at Brunton Park
1600: Quick mention for my two brothers - thanks for the texts flying in, shame I can't mention most of what you say, but loving the sentiment. If we go up, I'm on the first train home so get the beers in! If I haven't stopped breathing altogether by then, that is...
1557: "I would love to see Forest back in the Premier League. I fondly remember their last stay. I think Ole Solskjaer does as well, eh Stevo? (Post that on the main page if you dare!)" yorker_129-7 on 606 Join the debate on 606
1554: "Awful first half for Villa. Come on lads, fifth place is there for the taking." Phumfeinz on 606 Join the debate on 606
1550: It is half-time in all of the other Premier League games and the crucial League one matches too. Having fun?
1548: GOAL Blackburn 1-1 Derby Roque Santa Cruz levels matters at Ewood Park after Roy Carroll had half-saved, half-fumbled Morten Gamst Pedersen's 20-yard shot.
1547: Half-time Reading 0-1 Tottenham
1546: Fulham need not worry if it remains scoreless, they're a last 20 minutes team based on last week's evidence." CescGunner4Ever on 606 Join the debate on 606
1543: Chris Kirkland tips a Gabriel Agbonlahor header on to the bar at Villa, while Aaron Hughes just nips in to clear at Craven Cottage with Mikael Forssell set to pull the trigger. Birmingham getting on top.
1541: GOAL Middlesbrough 1-0 Portsmouth Chris Riggott thumps home a header from a Fabio Rochemback corner to give Boro some relegation breathing space.
1541: "Bet you didn't think Boris could beat Ken, Stevo. Just watch Reading come from behind to defeat Spurs today." Raz, Edinburgh, via text
1539: "It's all set up for Tugay to come on and score a double to win it!" Pete, Blackburn, via text
1536: Wigan go close to scoring at Villa, Marcus Bent swivelling nicely but slamming his left-foot shot over the bar.
1533: League One goal: Crewe 0-2 Oldham (Neal Eardley). As things stand, if Bournemouth win they will stay up and complete the great escape. League One last day lowdown
1532: Mikael Forssell has a great chance for Birmingham but he fails to control Seb Larsson's cross from the left and it goes begging.
1531: "If Bournemouth can pull it off, it must rank as the single most remarkable escape in history, I think they needed to win the last seven and have won six in a row. Also, I can see Reading getting a hiding today." yorker_129-7 on 606 Join the debate on 606
1529: League One goal: Nottingham Forest 3-1 Yeovil (Lewis McGugan).
1523: After a frantic opening, it's gone a little bit quiet recently at Craven Cottage. Meanwhile, Steed Malbranque puts the ball in the net at Reading, but is ridiculously given offside. Not even close.
1522: League One goal: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Yeovil (Jamie Peters).
OK, who said something too soon?
1520: GOAL Blackburn 0-1 Derby Kenny Miller races on to a long goalkick, controls the ball expertly and then slots the ball past keeper Brad Friedel. The bottom side are ahead.
1520: League One goal: Leeds 0-1 Gillingham (Simeon Jackson).
1519: League One goal: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Yeovil (Kris Commons).
1517: GOAL Reading 0-1 Tottenham Darren Bent runs at the Reading defence, pulls a couple of players out of position, slips in Robbie Keane and the captain slides around one challenge and tucks the ball home. Lovely goal, poor defending.
1517: "Just heard from someone I know at Man City that Jose has agreed in principle to take over!" From the invisible man in Manchester, via text
1515: According to my colleague watching Boro-Pompey, there is little happening in a dull game being watched in a half-empty stadium. The people who opted for Saturday afternoon shopping instead probably made the right choice.
1513: League One goal: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Yeovil (Julian Bennett).
I'm not saying anything. Can no-one else, either?
1511: Darren Bent sees a shot saved after he ran through on goal from Steed Malbranque's pass.
1510: Wonder save from Maik Taylor to prevent Simon Davies opening the scoring for Fulham from a nicely worked free-kick from Jimmy Bullard.
1508: Brian McBride heads a cross against the bar for Fulham but it would not have counted as he was - wrongly - given offside.
1507: "Breathe Stevo, breathe!" Mel, via text
I'm trying, but it's really hard!
1506: Early half-chance for Spurs at Reading, as Darren Bent heads a cross just wide.
1506: League One goal - Crewe 0-1 Oldham (Deane Smalley).
1504: "If Crewe go down I win �800. And I will give you half Stevo if you put this up on the comments page." Dunc in dissertation hell in the library, London. via text
Sweet. Though I doubt I'll be allowed to accept it mate.
1502: Under way in this afternoon's five Premier League games. And probably the crucial League One matches too. Oh my.
1459: Are you ready? I'm not. Can you ever be, when there's so much at stake? For those of you revelling in my state of sheer panic, at least someone's having fun.
1455: Can we put the Man Utd-West Ham game to one side now please? There are some very important issues that are about to be decided.
1452: "Considering the length of the journey, there are a huge number of Bournemouth fans packing out the away terrace at Carlisle." BBC Sport's Mark Mitchener at Brunton Park
Mitch, if you're reading this, you need to chill out mate. League One is important today, but don't lose sight of how important. Come on Forest!
1448: "United are by far the most consistently entertaining side this season. They fully deserve the title." Tom, Everton fan, via text
1445: TEAM NEWS Blackburn v Derby Blackburn boss Mark Hughes names the same starting XI for the fourth game on the trot after Brett Emerton passed a late fitness test and Christopher Samba recovered from a thigh problem. Derby made three changes to the side which lost 6-2 to Arsenal with Miles Addison replacing the injured Alan Stubbs and Robert Earnshaw and Kenny Miller coming in for Mile Sterjovski and Emanuel Villa.
1444: TEAM NEWS Aston Villa v Wigan Aston Villa's Olof Mellberg has shaken off an illness to make his final appearance at Villa Park. The Sweden international, who joined the club in 2001, leaves for Juventus in the summer. Wigan striker Emile Heskey will hope to give Mellberg a hard time, though. He plays up front despite carrying a mild ankle knock, while Emmerson Boyce deputises for Mario Melchiot (groin) at right-back.
1443: TEAM NEWS Fulham v Birmingham Fulham make one change from the side that beat Manchester City last week, with Diomansy Kamara replacing David Healy up front. Birmingham skipper Damien Johnson is back after suspension, replacing Mehdi Nafti who has been struggling with a thigh problem.
1442: Hang on, Fergie's on the mic and he's banging on about how brilliant the playing staff, coaching staff and supporters are at Manchester United. "Enjoy yourselves in Moscow and hopefully next week in Wigan," says the master manager.
1441:Cristiano Ronaldo is the standout on player rater today on 8.84, with Nani only on 3.18. Rate the players
1438: FULL-TIME Manchester United 4-1 West Ham
1437: Into injury time now.
1431: And Arsenal are now officially out of the title race as well.
1430: There are 76,013 people inside Old Trafford today, their biggest attendance of the season.
1430: "(See 1323 and 1425) Stevo, are you a Man Utd fan?" Methinks_49 on 606 Join the debate on 606
Oh my God, seriously? Can you actually read?
1426: TEAM NEWS Middlesbrough v Portsmouth Mark Schwarzer returns in goal for Middlesbrough. Chris Riggott, back from a loan spell at Stoke and Fabio Rochemback also come into the starting 11, with Andrew Taylor and Lee Cattermole dropping to the bench. Jeremie Aliadiere is also among the subs. Portsmouth are again without England keeper David James so Jamie Ashdown keeps his place, while Hermann Hreidarsson comes in for Lauren at left-back. Milan Baros returns to partner Jermain Defoe in attack.
1425: "Come on fellow Chelsea fans, I think we all know in our hearts this match isn't fixed... West Ham are just really, really bad." davidjf on 606 Join the debate on 606
Hallelujah. About time someone started talking some sense.
1424: Bobby Zamora's 25-yard drive is straight at Edwin van der Sar.
1422: TEAM NEWS Reading v Tottenham Reading manager Steve Coppell goes with the same team that drew 0-0 at Wigan last week for his side's crunch match at the Madejski. Tottenham boss Juande Ramos has to make do without star striker Dimitar Berbatov and winger Aaron Lennon, so Darren Bent makes a rare start with Jermaine Jenas starting on the right.
1422: "Blowing bubbles at Man United would probably be more effective than the West Ham defence." Dan, in the library, via text
1421: Young West Ham striker Freddie Sears is on in place of Hayden Mullins.
1419: John O'Shea comes on for Paul Scholes.
1418: Team news from League One: Garath McCleary starts on the bench for Forest. Stevo a bit miffed.
1417: Darren Fletcher rifles in a shot from outside the area and it crashes against the inside of a post and flies away to safety.
1412: Bobby Zamora is booked for an apparent handball as he controls a long pass in the United box. A ludicrously harsh decision, didn't even look like a foul.
1412: West Ham have just gone here. It's one of the worst performances from a team playing against 10 men I can remember.
1409: Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off to a standing ovation and replaced by Darren Fletcher.
1407: Cristiano Ronaldo is cautioned for a naughty little foul on John Pantsil. Meanwhile, Ryan Giggs comes on for Park Ji-Sung and moves ever closer to Sir Bobby Charlton's club appearance record.
1404: GOAL Manchester United 4-1 West Ham For a second there, it looked as though West Ham only had 10 men. Michael Carrick is allowed to carry the ball about 30 yards without being tackled and his 25-yard shot deflects heavily off Lucas Neill and wrong-foots Robert Green. Shambolic defending from the Hammers.
1402: Dean Ashton is eventually forced off through injury and Carlton Cole comes on for West Ham.
1357: Luis Boa Morte has got a problem and he is taken off for Nolberto Solano, once Diego Maradona's favourite player in the world.
1356: Scott Parker controls a United clearance 25 yards out and surges into the box, but his shot flies well wide of Edwin van der Sar's right-hand post. If West Ham get the next goal, it could be interesting.
1354: "You could forgive players like Cantona, Keane, Zidane etc for their sendings-off and occasionally stupid behaviour because their aggression, flair and passion were what made them legends. What has Nani ever done? Had anyone ever heard of him before United signed him? I don't think there's a player in the Premier League who is less deserving than Nani of playing in a Champions League final." Sopwith_Camel on 606 Join the debate on 606
1351: Dean Ashton is still on - he's had 15 minutes treatment and is ready to go again. West Ham get the second half started.
1351: Player rater update - Cristiano Ronaldo is bossing it so far, on 8.92. Nani is struggling with a woeful 4.03. Rate the players
1348: "Dear oh dear Chelsea fans, is 'West Ham aren't trying' the best you can do? Admit it, you're going to win fewer trophies this season than Spurs!" Elaine, Burton-on-Trent, via text
1344: "Shame - a game that had opposing supporters celebrate Tevez and Ashton's goals now descends into a scrap." DusseldorfRed on 606 Join the debate on 606
1335: HALF-TIME
1332: Dean Ashton is desperate to come off as he is struggling with a groin injury, but he tries a 25-yard free-kick that flies straight into the wall.
1330: "Fergie's gonna rip Nani's head off..." united_chipmunk on 606 Join the debate on 606
1329: "Nani, you may have just cost United the title." Lech, via text
1326: George McCartney is cautioned for a foul on Cristiano Ronaldo and surprise surprise, Sir Alex Ferguson is off his bench furiously gesticulating at the fourth official. Calm down Fergie, Nani deserved to go and that was only a yellow card. Good officiating for the last crucial few minutes.
1324: SENDING OFF Nani is off. Now it gets a little more interesting. The Portuguese winger and Lucas Neill clash on the edge of the box and Nani is guilty of head-butting the Hammers captain and is shown a straight red. Neill was not entirely faultless and he is booked for his troubles.
1323: Are West Ham returning the favour they received at Man Utd last season? Certainly looks that way." Mark, Sheffield, via text
Don't be ridiculous.
1320: "That puts another �5m on Ashton's price tag." Van-Der-Star on 606 Join the debate on 606
1315: GOAL Manchester United 3-1 West Ham One of the goals of the season from United target Dean Ashton, who scores a quite brilliant overhead kick into the top corner from 12 yards after Wes Brown fails to clear a cross into the United box. Phenomenal effort.
1313: GOAL Manchester United 3-0 West Ham Party time. Carlos Tevez cuts in from the left, skips past a couple of defenders and thunders in a rocket from 30 yards that swings about seven different ways in the air and flies past a flailing Robert Green. Even some West Ham fans are clapping. That was a touch of genius from the Argentine.
1311: GOAL Manchester United 2-0 West Ham An absolute gift, it's number 40 for the season and number 30 in the Premier League for the great Cristiano Ronaldo - but it's probably the easiest he's scored all season. Owen Hargreaves sends in a cross from the right and the West Ham defenders let it drop over their heads, the ball appearing to fly in off Ronaldo's thigh. Game over.
1310: "This is a farce. Even the ref wants United to win!" United fan, via text
1306: James Tomkins kicks off the line as Carlos Tevez threatens his old team, while at the other end Dean Ashton smashes miles over.
1304: Lifeline for Wes Brown, who really should have just conceded a penalty. He tussles with Bobby Zamora and inexplicably clears the ball with his left arm, but referee Mike Riley wrongly adjudges that Zamora pushed Brown and gives a free-kick.
1303: "Fantastic atmosphere at Old Trafford - the place is rocking." James from Banbury, via text
1301: "Ronaldo will score again, he is a quality player against weak opposition. Shame he rarely does it against decent teams. That's why he isn't a 'great' player." CFCWEDGE on 606 Join the debate on 606
Well he's 23 and he's already had two very, very impressive major tournaments with Portugal. I don't buy that chat, sorry. He's a genius, just accept it.
1258: There's going to have to be some serious investigations into this match. The West Ham players aren't tackling and they hardly looked upset to concede." Anonymous, via text
Look, we all know that Alan Curbishley said it would be an injustice if United did not win the title. But as if he'd send out a team to do anything other than win. They've got a lot of injuries and also they're not that good. But they are trying, this one isn't over yet.
1254: Tell you what, that was close. A West Ham corner is headed goalwards and Bobby Zamora gets ahead of Edwin van der Sar to flick it towards the net, only for Patrice Evra to clear the ball off the line.
1253: "Blimey, didn't expect West Ham to roll over that quickly!" The Blue Hatter on 606 Join the debate on 606
1250: GOAL Manchester United 1-0 West Ham Number 39 of the season and defensive suicide from West Ham. Lucas Neill's slip lets Cristiano Ronaldo cut in from the right, head towards goal and fire in a low shot that deflects slightly off George McCartney and flies into the net.
1249: Lovely link up from Carlos Tevez and Park Ji-Sung, culminating in a corner. Isn't Park good these days?
1247: The first - and perhaps most crucial - Premier League game of the day gets under way at Old Trafford.
1244: "Chelsea was the test. Now West Ham and Wigan are the exam." NameOnTheTrophyRD16 on 606 Join the debate on 606
1240: You have to think it's a good decision from Sir Alex Ferguson to stick with a winning team, but let's hope United come out and play today and show us the attractive, attacking football they seemed to put on hold against Barcelona.
1237: Chance for us to put pressure on Chelsea today. I've been complaining at us getting Sunday matches all season, looks like a Saturday one has come along with perfect timing." Ronaldo_Stepover on 606 Join the debate on 606
1233: TEAM NEWS Manchester United v West Ham Manchester United are unchanged from the side that beat Barcelona 1-0, with Wayne Rooney still sidelined by a hip injury and Nemanja Vidic out with a head injury - neither are even on the substitutes' bench. West Ham have Luis Boa Morte back in the side in place of Freddie Ljungberg, who is out for the season after breaking his rib against Newcastle. Hayden Mullins comes in for Julien Faubert, who has a hamstring injury.
1225: "I don't particularly want Dean Ashton for United, he seems quite good but he isn't brilliant. Karim Benzema all the way." NemanjaMike on 606 Join the debate on 606
1221: Back on to Man United-West Ham and Hammers boss Alan Curbishley will be looking to continue his fine recent upturn in form against a team that used to be his nemesis. After 15 games without a win against United as Charlton boss, he has won all three since taking charge at the Upton Park club. Number four could cost United the title.
1217: I'm not going to predict the League One results, for obvious reasons. I'm tense enough without making myself look like a complete moron (again).
1214: "Rumour is that Paolo di Canio is at Old Trafford to give West Ham a pre-match pep talk. The signs don't look good for United." Brett from Corby, via text
1210: "I witnessed the Spurs 6-4 Reading match in December and the 2-2 in the FA Cup a week later. Both defences were incompetent, so I think we're in for a goal fest this afternoon." Tom, via text
1205: Now we've all heard the rumours linking Dean Ashton to Manchester United this week, so it promises to be an interesting afternoon for him at Old Trafford. I'm a big Ashton fan, if he stays injury-free I think he'd be my first choice England striker, with Wayne Rooney as his support. But will he bag against his potential suitors?
1201: Some early team news and it appears Manchester United have named the same side which beat Barcelona in midweek, with Wayne Rooney not fit enough for a place on the bench.
1159: "I am sitting here wondering if my beloved Derby will get the points necessary to avoid being the worst team in Premier League history and it makes me very sad. But then I remember that my rivals Leicester are about to be relegated from the Championship and my other rivals Forest are 83 leagues below us... and the sun comes out and the birds sing and everything is better again." derbybrunco on 606 Join the debate on 606
Oh you'll keep, sunshine. Good luck with those four points you need, by the way. At the rate you're going since Paul Jewell took over, you'd need another three seasons in the Premier League to get them! (Derby fans, it's just banter, calm down)
1155: Shall we get Stevo's predictions out of the way nice and early today? Here we go... Man Utd 2-1 West Ham Aston Villa 2-0 Wigan Blackburn 4-1 Derby Fulham 2-2 Birmingham Middlesbrough 0-1 Portsmouth Reading 1-1 Tottenham Bolton 2-1 Sunderland Lawro's predictions
1151: "I can't remember a season with so much riding on the last two weeks. Come on you Villa boys!" Jamie, via text
Neither can I pal, neither can I.
1147: Yeah yeah yeah I've got a vested interest, I'm a Forest fan, you all know that. But Donny and Carlisle, I still want to hear from you, so get involved. Text me on 81111 or join the debate on 606. Premier League, League One - it's all the same, really. Join the debate on 606
1143: But although it says 'Live - Premier League', this isn't Ronseal and these updates are not going to do exactly what it says on the tin. You see, with the Championship's stunning finale not until Sunday and League Two all wrapped up, there are quite a few eyes on League One today. At the top, Doncaster, Nottingham Forest and Carlisle can all finish second and win promotion, while at the bottom, Gillingham, Bournemouth, Cheltenham and Crewe are all hoping to avoid relegation. I'll be bringing you all the major goals.
1140: Back to the football and I don't even know where to begin. OK, let's start at the top. In 65 minutes, Manchester United aim to take a giant stride towards winning the Premier League by beating West Ham. At three o'clock, Villa play Wigan, Blackburn host Derby, Fulham entertain Birmingham in the classic 12-pointer, Boro face Portsmouth and Reading welcome Spurs to the Madejski Stadium. As if that's not enough, at a quarter past five of your English hours, Bolton take on Sunderland. Phew!
1136: The most remarkable man has just fixed my television screen. He was wearing a Rod Stewart on tour t-shirt. It's already a day that will live long in my memory.
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