Meridian Championship

They got a vital win at Everton but Aston Villa picked up a point, which condemned The Cherries to the Championship. Relegation means the loss of lucrative television money but also players and possibly the manager, Eddie Howe.

Reading have sacked Paul Clement following a poor run of form that has seen the club win only five of their first 22 games this season.

Reading manager Paul Clement says his side are "raring to go" ahead of the first match of the new Championship season on Friday.