Coral’s Premier League team of matchday 38: Magpies magic

Left back: Jonas Gutierrez (Newcastle United)
The courageous Magpie made the difference with an excellent assist for the opener and stunning strike that ensured Newcastle’s top tier survival. Having only recently made a heroic comeback after being sidelined with a serious illness, Gutierrez’s goal was the most poignant way to cap off his club’s great escape.

Right wing: Ahmed Elmohamady (Hull City)
It was tough to choose between Egypt attacker Elmohamady and his clubmate Robbie Brady, who both did their utmost best to give Hull a fighting chance. Dangerous deliveries and dogged determination from both gave the Tigers a boost, but Elmohamady’s exuberance sees him edge it.

Central midfield: Moussa Sissoko (Newcastle United)
Sissoko was another Newcastle star to turn up when it counted, showing the desire to break the deadlock by meeting Gutierrez’s cracking cross with power and precision, to earn a place in St James’ Park folklore.

Central midfield: Frank Lampard (Manchester City)
Both Steven Gerrard and Lampard found the net in what looks set to be both stalwarts’ last Premier league appearances, however it was the latter who finished on a high note, giving City the lead in trademark style as he popped up in the box to convert James Milner’s low cross.

Left wing: Marco Arnautovic (Stoke City)
Ever a mercurial presence, wing wizard Arnautovic was integral to Stoke’s swashbuckling display against a shell-shocked Liverpool, and the electric Austrian grabbed two assists in the 6-1 mauling to finish his season in style.

Striker: Mame Biram Diouf (Stoke City)
Dangerman Diouf contributed two cool finishes to the Potters’ cause, with his second, a superb strike from the edge of the area, the pick of the bunch from the poacher. With the Senegal sharpshooter up top, Stoke are set up nicely for next season.

Striker: Theo Walcott (Arsenal)
Hat-trick hero Walcott was hungry for goals in a predatory display against West Bromwich Albion, as the speedster struck three of Arsenal’s four to silence critics and stake a claim for a starting spot in the FA Cup final, which the Gunners are odds-on at 3/10 to win.