Premier League Roundup, Matchday 37
The Premier League has completed its 37th round of matches, featuring exciting games, standout player performances, and unexpected outcomes. Here is a summary of the events that took place during matchday 37 in the Premier League.
Fulham 0-4 Manchester City
Manchester City defeated Fulham 4-0 at Craven Cottage, securing their position at the top of the Premier League table. In the final 20 minutes of the match, City extended their lead over Arsenal by two points as Gvardiol scored from Silva’s cross, making it 3-0. Diop was later sent off for a second bookable offense, leading to a penalty that was successfully converted by Álvarez. Fulham continues to wait for a point against City since September 2011, while City is now on a seven-match winning streak and is just two wins away from securing their fourth consecutive title.
Wolves 1-3 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, extended their late-season revival by defeating Wolves 3-1 at Molineux. This victory marked their fifth win in the last six Premier League matches. Despite finishing the game with ten players following Naouirou Ahamada’s red card, the Eagles’ unbeaten streak now stands at six games, propelling them to 12th place on goal difference. This places them above Wolves, who have only won one of their last ten games.
West Ham 3-1 Luton
Luton Town’s time in the Premier League seems to be coming to an end as they lost 3-1 to West Ham, who maintained their unbeaten record against newly promoted teams this season with four wins and two draws. Despite this result, Luton’s significantly lower goal difference means they are almost certain to be relegated with only one game remaining. On the other hand, West Ham secured their second victory in 11 games across all competitions with four draws and five losses, effectively securing a top-half finish in the Premier League.
Tottenham 2-1 Burnley
Burnley will be competing in the Championship next season after being relegated from the Premier League following a 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs broke their four-game losing streak with the win. Both managers made substitutions around the 70th minute mark, with Spurs needing a late goal to stay in the running for the UEFA Champions League. Burnley narrowly escaped conceding a goal shortly after, but a missed opportunity from Johnson spared them. However, Burnley’s hopes were dashed when Micky van de Ven scored from outside the box, sealing their fate.
Newcastle 1-1 Brighton
Newcastle are still in contention for a European spot following their 1-1 draw against Brighton, preventing Brighton from achieving a league double. Newcastle is currently in 7th position, three points behind Chelsea with one match left to play. Brighton’s inconsistent season appears to be concluding quietly, as they have only managed one victory in their last eight league matches.
Everton 1-0 Sheffield United
Everton have achieved five straight victories at home without allowing any goals, following their 1-0 win against Sheffield United in their last match at Goodison Park for the 2023/24 Premier League season. The 15th-placed Toffees will conclude their season against Arsenal, while Sheffield United will play against Tottenham Hotspur before focusing on the Championship.
Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford
Brentford emerged victorious in a thrilling match at the Vitality Stadium, with Yoane Wissa scoring a late goal in stoppage time to secure the win. This marked the first defeat for Bournemouth in seven Premier League home games. Iraola’s team has now gone seven head-to-head matches against the Bees without a win, with their last win against Brentford being in the Championship dating back to August 2014. Bournemouth will be disappointed for missing the opportunity to move into the top half of the league table, while Brentford’s winning streak continues with a victory in their final away game for the fourth consecutive season.
Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea
Chelsea scored two quick goals to come from behind and defeat Forest 3-2, securing their first victory in the four matches between the two teams since Forest were promoted to the Premier League. Reece James made a special impact by assisting Jackson for the winning goal. This victory marked Chelsea’s third consecutive win, putting them above Newcastle in the Premier League standings. Forest are close to safety but still need to wait for confirmation of their survival.
Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
Leandro Trossard scored in the first half to help Arsenal secure a 1-0 victory over Manchester United, keeping their hopes of winning the Premier League title alive. This win marked only the second time in their last 17 away matches against United. Despite Onana making crucial saves from Martinelli and Rice, Arsenal’s lone goal was enough to secure their fifth consecutive win and maintain the pressure on Manchester City. On the other hand, Manchester United have only managed one win in their last eight league games and currently sit in eighth place, which would be their worst finish in Premier League history.
Aston Villa 3-3 Liverpool
Aston Villa’s substitute Jhon Durán scored two late goals to help his team come back from a two-goal deficit and secure a 3-3 draw against Liverpool. This result prevented Aston Villa from suffering consecutive Premier League defeats for the first time this season. In the 89th minute, Durán was fortunate as a shot from Moussa Diaby deflected off his knee and went past Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson. Durán’s goals moved Villa five points ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham, ensuring their spot in the next season’s UEFA Champions League. Despite Liverpool already securing third place in the Premier League table, manager Klopp will be disappointed with his team’s late collapse, marking the first time they dropped points at Villa Park since October 2020.
Tottenham 0-2 Manchester City
Manchester City is still in the running for their fourth consecutive Premier League title after a hard-fought 2-0 win against Tottenham. This victory also ended a streak of four consecutive away league defeats against Tottenham. Destiny seemed to be in Manchester City’s favor, especially when Pedro Porro fouled Jérémy Doku in the box, leading to Haaland successfully converting the resulting penalty kick. Guardiola’s team is now on the brink of achieving an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title. On the other hand, this loss for Tottenham means they are no longer in contention for the Champions League, but they only need one point on the final day to secure a place in next season’s Europa League.
Brighton 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea moved closer to securing a spot in European competition with their fourth consecutive Premier League win, defeating Brighton 2-1 at the Amex Stadium. Despite a late push from the hosts, including a red card for Chelsea captain Reece James and a near miss from Ansu Fati, Danny Welbeck managed to score for Brighton. However, Chelsea held on for the win. The victory lifted Chelsea to sixth place in the standings, with a chance to catch up to fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. On the other hand, Brighton is struggling to maintain their position in the top half of the table after winning only two of their last 12 matches.
Manchester United 3-2 Newcastle
Manchester United secured a 3-2 home win against Newcastle, breaking a three-game losing streak in their head-to-head encounters in an exciting match at the Theatre of Dreams. The game saw Newcastle initially taking control after falling behind, with Sean Longstaff missing a chance and Joelinton hitting the bar. However, a substitute, Rasmus Højlund, made a significant impact by scoring a crucial goal to put United two goals ahead. Despite a late goal from Lewis Hall causing some tension, Manchester United managed to hold on for the win, keeping their hopes alive for a top-seven finish on the last day of the season.
