Premier League Roundup, Matchday 25
Matchday 25 of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting matches, outstanding performances from players, and unexpected outcomes. Below is the Premier League roundup for matchday 25.
Brighton 3-0 Chelsea
Kaoru Mitoma scored a spectacular goal, and Yankuba Minteh added two more, helping Brighton secure a 3-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League. This victory marked the Seagulls’ second triumph over the Blues in under a week, following a streak of four consecutive losses to them. Brighton also deepened Chelsea’s struggles on the road, as the Blues have now managed just two wins in their last eight league games since Boxing Day.
Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal
Mikel Merino scored two late goals to assist Arsenal in keeping their hopes alive for their first Premier League title in 21 years, as they triumphed over Leicester City 2-0 at the King Power Stadium. This victory marks Arsenal’s 15th straight unbeaten match in the league. Leicester City remains in the relegation zone, two points shy of Wolves in 17th place, having suffered five consecutive Premier League losses without scoring a goal.
West Ham 0-1 Brentford
Brentford achieved their first-ever third consecutive victory in the Premier League on the road by narrowly defeating West Ham at the London Stadium. Consequently, West Ham remains in 16th place in the league, but their 10-point lead over the relegation zone should alleviate concerns about a potential drop. Meanwhile, Thomas Frank’s team has not changed positions, but their outlook appears much more positive as they are in 11th place and close to breaking into the top half.
Southampton 1-3 Bournemouth
Bournemouth maintained their hopes of qualifying for Europe by achieving their first-ever Premier League double against struggling Southampton at St. Mary’s. This defeat marks Southampton’s seventh consecutive loss at home in the Premier League, while Andoni Iraola’s team continues to strive for a European position, extending their record unbeaten away streak in the Premier League to seven matches.
Manchester City 4-0 Newcastle
Omar Marmoush netted three goals in the first half, helping Manchester City secure a 4-0 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League and extending their remarkable home winning streak against Newcastle to 16 matches. This victory also represents City’s first clean sheet in seven matches, propelling them to fourth place in the Premier League table. Meanwhile, Newcastle has suffered their third defeat in four league matches, jeopardizing their chances for Champions League qualification.
Fulham 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Fulham maintained their dominance over Nottingham Forest by achieving their fifth victory in the last six Premier League encounters, winning 2-1. This win significantly advanced Fulham’s aspirations for European competition as they edged closer to the top seven in the standings.
Aston Villa 1-1 Ipswich
Aston Villa’s streak without a win in the Premier League extended to four games after they drew 1-1 with 10-man Ipswich, who snapped a four-match losing streak in the league and closed the gap to safety to just two points. Consequently, Villa stays in ninth place, five points away from the top six, while Ipswich secured a crucial point, in their battle to remain in the top division.
Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton
Everton emerged victorious in an exciting Premier League match, beating Crystal Palace 2-1. This result means the Eagles have only one win in their last 21 league encounters against Everton, with 9 draws and 11 losses. Under Moyes, Everton has experienced a resurgence, moving up to 14th place in the league, tied on points with the team they just defeated. On the other hand, Crystal Palace’s inability to secure more than two home league wins this season leaves them seven points away from the top half of the table.
Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
Liverpool bolstered their pursuit of the Premier League title by defeating Wolves 2-1, marking their 16th victory in the last 17 encounters against them. They managed to hold on for a crucial three points in the title race, restoring their seven-point lead. The loss was anticipated for Wolves, who now find themselves just above the relegation zone.
Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United
Tottenham broke their streak of seven home league games without a win by defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the Premier League. Meanwhile, it was another frustrating day for Amorim, as his team fell to an astonishing 15th place in the league standings, now below Tottenham, who have climbed to 12th after achieving consecutive PL victories following a seven-game winless streak.
