Premier League Roundup, Matchday 24
Matchday 24 of the Premier League has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, impressive player displays, and surprising results. Below is the Premier League roundup for matchday 24.
Nottingham Forest 7-0 Brighton
Nottingham Forest secured their position in third place in the Premier League after Chris Wood’s hat-trick led them to a commanding 7-0 win against Brighton at the City Ground. Forest has now achieved seven victories in their last nine home matches in the Premier League, while Brighton experienced their worst league loss since 1958.
Newcastle 1-2 Fulham
Newcastle failed to secure their position in the Premier League’s top four after losing 2-1 to Fulham, despite initially leading 1-0. This defeat marked Fulham’s first league double over Newcastle since the 2008/09 season.
Ipswich 1-2 Southampton
Southampton secured a late victory at Portman Road with a goal from Paul Onuachu, marking only their second win of the Premier League season. Although this win is a positive outcome, it may not have significant implications for the season, as Southampton remains at the bottom of the table, 10 points away from safety. On the other hand, Ipswich continue to sit in the relegation zone.
Everton 4-0 Leicester City
Everton pulled 9 points ahead of the relegation zone after a strong first-half performance led David Moyes’ team to a fantastic 4-0 win over Leicester City. This victory marks the Toffees’ third consecutive Premier League win, a feat they haven’t achieved since April of last year, and their third win in four matches since Moyes returned to manage the Merseyside club. On the other hand, Van Nistelrooy faces a tough challenge, as today’s loss was his eighth in nine league matches, significantly impacting their chances of staying up.
Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool
Mohamed Salah once again proved to be Liverpool’s savior, netting two goals in a 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. This victory extended Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the Premier League to 19 games and handed Bournemouth their first defeat since November. With Salah’s contributions, the Reds have maintain their 6-point advantage at the top of the table, while Bournemouth, who are competing for a European position, remain in seventh place.
Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa
A quick goal from Jean-Ricner Bellegarde propelled Wolves to an important 2-0 win against Aston Villa, breaking a streak of four straight losses in the Premier League. This defeat means the Villans have only managed one victory in their last six trips to Molineux, with one draw and four losses. Consequently, Aston Villa remains in eighth place in the league standings, while Wolves move out of the relegation zone, sitting two points clear of 18th-placed Leicester City.
Manchester United 0-2 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace achieved their fourth win in five games in all competitions by defeating Manchester United 2-0, with a goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta in the second half. This win allowed Palace to surpass United in the league rankings, putting them in 12th place.
Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
Tottenham secured a crucial Premier League victory against Brentford, winning 2-0 and moving away from the relegation zone after a streak of four consecutive league losses. This victory marks only their second win in 12 games under Ange Postecoglou (with 2 draws and 8 losses), allowing them to rise two places to 14th and alleviating fears of a potential relegation battle. Meanwhile, Brentford’s fifth consecutive Premier League match without a win at the Gtech Community Stadium leaves them in 11th place.
Arsenal 5-1 Manchester City
Kai Havertz played a key role in Arsenal’s 5-1 win against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium, providing both a goal and an assist to keep their hopes of clinching the Premier League title alive. He was one of five players to score in a commanding performance. This victory marked a significant achievement for Arsenal, as it extended their unbeaten league run to the longest since 2018.
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
Chelsea rallied to overcome Graham Potter’s West Ham 2-1, marking the fact that no former Chelsea manager has won a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge upon their return. This victory secures three points for the Blues, propelling them back into the top four, with only one loss in their last 17 home games across all competitions. On the other hand, the Hammers suffered their third consecutive Premier League head-to-head defeat for the first time since 2011, leaving them in 15th place.
