winning the Premier League title. 1 May 1995 – Manchester United cut Blackburn's Premier League lead to five points with a 3–2 away win over relegation threatened Coventry City, with Andy Cole scoring twice – taking his tally for United to 11 goals in 15 league games. Alex Ferguson, whose team have a game in hand, speaks of his belief that the title race could still go the last game of the season. 3 May 1995 – Southampton's safety is confirmed with a 3–1 home win over Crystal Palace, who remain in the bottom four. 6 May 1995 – Norwich City's relegation is confirmed as they lose 2–1 at Leeds United, a mere four months after they had been in contention for a UEFA Cup place and two seasons after they had almost won the inaugural Premier League title. Everton move closer to safety with a goalless draw at home to Southampton. Aston Villa are also still in danger of going down despite a 2–0 home win over Liverpool. 7 May 1995 – Manchester United continue to put the pressure on Blackburn Rovers as a David May goal gives them a 1–0 home win over Sheffield Wednesday and cuts the gap to two points. 8 May 1995 – Blackburn Rovers maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League when Alan Shearer scores the only goal of a 1–0 win against his hometown club Newcastle United, meaning that they will be champions in two days time if Manchester United fail to beat Southampton. 10 May 1995 – Manchester United ensure the title race goes to the final game of the season after beating Southampton 2–1 at Old Trafford. Simon Charlton had given the visitors an early lead before Andy Cole equalised to score his 12th goal in 17 league games, with Denis Irwin converting a penalty to secure victory for United just minutes before the championship celebrations were set to begin in Blackburn. West Ham secure their survival with a 3–0 win over Liverpool, who as League Cup winners will still qualify for the UEFA Cup even if they fail to finish in the top five. Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday are now the only teams that Crystal Palace might be overhaul on the final day of the season in the battle to avoid the final relegation place. 13 May 1995 – Wimbledon and Nottingham Forest complete their Premier