Juventus took a huge step towards a 28th Italian title with a 1-0 victory over rivals AC Milan which moved them three points clear with three games remaining.
A 28th-minute header from France forward David Trezeguet, who glanced home an overhead kick from Alessandro del Piero, gave Juventus a deserved win over the champions at their San Siro home.
Third-placed Inter Milan won 3-0 at Brescia, but the battle for the fourth Champions League qualification slot remains tight, with Udinese and Sampdoria, who both won, level on 59 points.
ENGLAND
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho picked up the Premier League trophy after his side's lethargic 1-0 win over Charlton, secured with a 90th-minute goal by French midfielder Claude Makelele.
Arsenal made almost certain of runners-up spot by beating Liverpool 3-1, a result that ensured Everton will finish fourth and earn a place in the Champions League qualifying round.
Robert Pires, Jose Antonio Reyes and Francesc Fabregas were Arsenal's scorers, with Steven Gerrard replying for Champions League finalists Liverpool, who cannot now qualify for next season's competition.
The relegation battle will go to the final matches this weekend, with Norwich in pole position to avoid the drop ahead of Southampton, Crystal Palace and West Bromwich, who snatched a 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Sunday.
SPAIN
Barcelona are within touching distance of their first Primera Liga title in six years after a 2-0 victory at champions Valencia.
A stunning 20m drive from Ronaldinho and a cool finish from leading scorer Samuel Eto'o put Barcelona six points clear of Real Madrid, with three games left.
Real crushed Racing Santander 5-0, strikers Ronaldo and Raul scoring two goals each to help their side to a seventh successive victory. Sevilla stay a distant third on 58 points, despite a 1-0 defeat at city rivals Real Betis.
GERMANY
Werder Bremen lost virtually all hope of returning to the Champions League when they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Borussia Dortmund. With two games remaining, Bremen are five points behind VfB Stuttgart in the third and final Champions League qualification slot. Bayern Munich clinched their 19th domestic title with a 4-2 win over Mainz.
FRANCE
Olympique Lyon clinched their fourth consecutive Ligue One title after a 2-1 win at home to AJ Ajaccio gave them an unassailable lead with three matches remaining. Sidney Govou and captain Claudio Cacapa scored after Johan Dumont had levelled for 10-man Ajaccio, who had defender Mamadou Seck sent off.
A late goal by teenage substitute Kevin Mirallas gave second-placed Lille a 1-0 victory over Paris St Germain, while Monaco remain third after a 0-0 draw at Stade Rennes.
- REUTERS
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