Premier League Roundup, Matchday 22
Matchday 22 of the Premier League has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, impressive performances from players, and surprising results. Below is the Premier League roundup for matchday 22.
Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth
Bournemouth set a new club record by extending their unbeaten streak in the Premier League to 10 matches after beating Newcastle 3-1 at St. James’ Park. This victory allows Andoni Iraola’s team to climb to 7th place in the standings, as they are only one point behind the Magpies. This win could be significant for Bournemouth’s pursuit of European competition.
West Ham 0-2 Crystal Palace
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored two goals in the second half, leading Crystal Palace to a fantastic 2-0 victory against West Ham. This win allowed Oliver Glasner’s team to maintain their strong Premier League performance, with only one loss in their last 11 games (5 wins, 5 draws).
Leicester City 0-2 Fulham
Leicester City experienced their seventh straight defeat in the Premier League, the worst streak of any team this season, losing 2-0 to Fulham at the King Power Stadium. Although Fulham’s nine-match unbeaten run was halted by a midweek loss to West Ham, their fourth consecutive victory against Leicester puts Marco Silva’s team in 10th place.
Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
Darwin Núñez scored twice during stoppage time, leading Liverpool to a 2-0 win against Brentford and increasing their Premier League lead to 6 points. Brentford experienced late frustration, as they have managed to win just one of their last nine matches and have not won any of their last five at home.
Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
Arsenal’s hopes of clinching the Premier League title were greatly diminished when Aston Villa rallied from a two-goal deficit to earn a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal thought they had found the winning goal in the 88th minute, but Mikel Merino’s effort was ruled out for a handball by Havertz. The home side continued to press, with Merino striking the post in stoppage time, but Emery’s squad held firm under the pressure to achieve a deserved draw.
Nottingham Forest 3-2 Southampton
Nottingham Forest matched second-placed Arsenal in points in the Premier League after an impressive first-half display led them to a 3-2 win against last-placed Southampton. Forest maintained their composure in the final moments, extending their unbeaten streak to nine matches across all competitions (8 wins, 1 draw). Meanwhile, Southampton’s Jurić has become the first permanent manager in the club’s history to lose his first five league matches.
Manchester United 1-3 Brighton
Brighton defeated Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford, making it just the third time in Premier League history that the Red Devils have experienced three consecutive home defeats to the same opponent. United, who have lost six out of their last seven league encounters with Brighton, currently occupy the 13th position in the league table. Meanwhile, Fabian Hürzeler’s team has climbed to ninth place after securing two consecutive league wins, putting them in contention for European competition.
Everton 3-2 Tottenham
Everton significantly improved their chances of staying in the Premier League with a morale-boosting 3-2 win against a defensively weak Tottenham, ending Spurs’ streak of 11 consecutive league games without a loss in this matchup. This victory allows Everton to move four points ahead of the relegation zone, providing them with essential relief in their fight to maintain their position in the top division.
Ipswich 0-6 Manchester City
Manchester City demonstrated their strong performance by beating Ipswich 6-0 at Portman Road, achieving their 21st win in the last 22 Premier League matches against newly-promoted teams. Although they have more to prove to show they’ve truly made progress, inflicting Ipswich’s joint-heaviest Premier League loss this century was certainly a promising start.
Chelsea 3-1 Wolves
Chelsea climbed back into the Premier League’s top four with a 3-1 victory against Wolves, who are still looking for their first clean sheet in London since February 2022. On a less positive note, Chelsea has managed only one clean sheet in their last 12 home league matches, but they will be playing away next Saturday against Man City. Meanwhile, Wolves, who are just above the relegation zone on goal difference, will face Arsenal at home earlier that day.