Premier League Roundup, Matchday 20
Matchday 20 of the Premier League has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, impressive player performances, and surprising results. This Premier League roundup provides an overview of the games from this matchweek.
Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle
Tottenham suffered a 2-1 loss to Newcastle, marking their sixth consecutive home game without a win in the Premier League, increasing the pressure on struggling manager Ange Postecoglou. Spurs are currently in 12th place, having secured just one win in their last eight league matches. On the other hand, Newcastle’s chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season improved with their fifth consecutive victory in the top flight, placing them in fifth place, a point behind fourth place.
Southampton 0-5 Brentford
After nine unsuccessful attempts, Brentford secured their first away victory by decisively beating last-place Southampton 5-0, as they aim to stay competitive with other teams vying for European spots. Southampton delivered yet another disappointing performance, suffering their 11th loss in the last 13 matches across all competitions, and appear to be heading towards relegation.
Manchester City 4-1 West Ham
Manchester City achieved back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since October, defeating West Ham 4-1 at home. As a result, the Hammers are positioned 14th in the standings, while Pep Guardiola’s squad remains in sixth place, having recorded their ninth straight home victory over West Ham in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal helped Crystal Palace secure a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, who have now gone four Premier League games without a victory, recording two draws and two losses. Crystal Palace’s strong performance earned them a crucial point, but their concerning home record continues, with only two wins in 11 matches at Selhurst Park, leaving Glasner’s team in 15th place in the standings. The single point does little to improve Chelsea’s dwindling title chances, as they now trail league leaders Liverpool by 10 points, having played two additional matches.
Bournemouth 1-0 Everton
Bournemouth extended their unbeaten streak to a club-record eight matches in the Premier League by defeating Everton 1-0, leaving the visitors with only one victory in their last 11 league games. This win keeps Bournemouth in the top seven, competing for European spots, as they secured their fifth consecutive home victory against Everton. Meanwhile, Everton remains a point above the relegation zone after failing to score in their fifth straight away match.
Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City
Aston Villa achieved their first Premier League double against Leicester City since the 2003-04 season, winning 2-1 at Villa Park thanks to second-half goals from Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey. This victory extended their unbeaten home league streak to 11 matches, dating back to August. Meanwhile, Leicester was unable to prevent defeat and has now allowed at least two goals in five consecutive games, marking the first time this has occurred since 2003.
Brighton 1-1 Arsenal
Arsenal and Brighton played a 1-1 draw at the AMEX Stadium on Saturday night, which extended Arsenal’s unbeaten away league run to six games but cost them two important points in the title race. The match concluded with both teams earning a point after a tense final few minutes, leaving Brighton winless in their last eight league games. Meanwhile, Arsenal faced yet another disappointing draw against the Seagulls, repeating the score from their last meeting.
Fulham 2-2 Ipswich
Fulham maintained their unbeaten streak at eight games by coming from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town at Craven Cottage. This result prevented Ipswich from achieving their first consecutive Premier League victories since 2002. The draw also extended Fulham’s unbeaten head-to-head record against Ipswich to nine matches, while Ipswich remained stuck in the relegation zone.
Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United
Following a challenging holiday season, Manchester United put forth a solid effort to earn a point against Premier League frontrunners Liverpool, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Although the Reds were disappointed with the outcome after their comeback, they still held onto their lead over Arsenal.
Wolves 0-3 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest delivered a textbook counter-attacking display to secure a 3-0 victory against Wolves, marking their sixth consecutive win in the Premier League. This victory brings the visitors to a total of 12 league wins this season, reaching the 40-point milestone and tying them with second-place Arsenal, although they are behind on goal difference. Meanwhile, Wolves are just above the relegation zone due to goal difference, but a challenging set of upcoming matches highlights the difficulties that new manager Pereira will face.
