3 May 1997 – Sunderland play their last game at Roker Park after 99 years and go out on a high by beating Everton 3–0, but are still in danger of Premier League relegation. Their local rivals Newcastle United remain in contention for the league title with a 1–0 win at Arsenal – a result which rules the North Londoners out of the title race. Liverpool remain in it with a 2–1 home win over Tottenham. Paul Kitson ensures West Ham's survival with a hat-trick in their 5–1 home win over Sheffield Wednesday, whose UEFA Cup hopes are ended by the result. Coventry City, meanwhile, are left needing a miracle to save their 30-year tenure in the top flight due to a 2–1 home defeat by Derby County.