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Last weekend's Premier League action saw some of the lingering questions in the division at last answered, with fates decided at both ends of the table

Manchester City were at long last crowned champions for a third successive season, having reeled in Arsenal over the course of the last few months, with the Gunners falling to a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

And there was drama at the bottom, too, with that victory putting Forest beyond the clutches of relegation and confirming their Premier League status for another season. 

Leicester, Leeds and Everton, however will go into next week's finale still with their fates to be decided, with the Foxes and Toffees securing draws, while Leeds lost 3-1 to West Ham. 

With the penultimate weekend of top-flight action now completed, Mail Sport takes you through our most recent Power Rankings. 

Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions for the third season in a row

Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions for the third season in a row

Steve Cooper's Nottingham Forest secured their survival with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal

Steve Cooper's Nottingham Forest secured their survival with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal

Sam Allardyce's Leeds are left with a must-win match against Tottenham on Sunday to secure their survival

Sam Allardyce's Leeds are left with a must-win match against Tottenham on Sunday to secure their survival

Last week's top 10 

10. Taiwo Awoniyi

9. Curtis Jones

8. Eberechi Eze

7. Pervis Estupinan

6. Martin Odegaard

 5. Callum Wilson

4. Ilkay Gundogan

3. Mohamed Salah

2. Erling Haaland

1. Trent Alexander-Arnold

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10. Ilkay Gundogan (down six)

Last week's No 4, Ilkay Gundogan slides down the power rankings after failing to find the back of the net or offering an assist in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Chelsea - largely because he didn't play in the game.

And if anything, it was a compliment - the German midfielder has played more minutes this term than in any other campaign and has been crucial to their Treble prospects. 

Gundogan will be playing an integral role in the Champions League and FA Cup finals - have no doubt about that. But for now, he has earned a game off. 

Ilkay Gundogan did not play for Manchester City on Sunday but lifted the trophy at the Etihad

Ilkay Gundogan did not play for Manchester City on Sunday but lifted the trophy at the Etihad

9. Eberechi Eze (down one)

Eberechi Eze leapt into eighth spot last time out with a brilliant brace against Bournemouth, but failed to find the back of the net this time, although he did provide a sumptuous assist for Odsonne Edouard. 

The young midfielder - who is reportedly on Gareth Southgate's mind for his upcoming England squad - picked up the ball outside his own box, jinked past the attempted tackle of Tom Cairney and carried it 50 yards up the field. 

Eze then slid a perfectly weighted through ball for the French forward to latch onto, before Edouard slammed home from the left-hand side of the box.  

Eberechi Eze once again starred in midfield for Crystal Palace and provided a stunning assist

Eberechi Eze once again starred in midfield for Crystal Palace and provided a stunning assist

8. Erling Haaland (down six) 

In all the celebrations of Man City lifting their third successive crown, it was of course of secondary importance that Erling Haaland failed to find the back of the net.

He was only on the pitch for 16 minutes, mind, but by his standards he might at least have scored a brace in that time. He instead remains on 36 goals for the campaign in 34 matches.

Much like his skipper, Haaland will be vital in the four remaining games for City, and although he's only (only!) on 52 goals for the season, Dixie Dean's 63-goal season record is still perhaps not quite safe just yet.  

Erling Haaland had to make do with a place on the bench on Sunday

Haaland lifted the Premier League trophy in his maiden season

Erling Haaland had to sit on the bench on Sunday before lifting the Premier League trophy

7. Trent Alexander-Arnold (down six)

Trent Alexander-Arnold was well worth his top spot last week, with a stunning strike and clean sheet, but tumbles down the order to seventh this time, having endured a fairly anonymous Saturday against Aston Villa. 

He was found out of position for Ollie Watkins to charge through and win a penalty, although that is to be expected given he is trying to learn a completely new role in the middle of a Premier League run-in. 

However, he was found lacking at the back post for Jacob Ramsey's opener for Villa, half-heartedly shoving Tyrone Mings in the back despite the defender being marked by Ibrahima Konate, rather than checking his shoulder to see the youngster on hand to poke home. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold struggled to adapt to his new role positionally

His defending at the back post was suspect for Aston Villa's goal

Trent Alexander-Arnold's defending at the back post was suspect for Aston Villa's goal

6. Mohamed Salah (down three)

While Roberto Firmino stole the headlines in the Villa game with his emotional farewell, Mohamed Salah was the man on hand to assist his long-term partner up top. 

The Egyptian remained lively as the Reds sought to chase

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