Premier League Roundup, Matchday 30
Matchday 30 of the Premier League has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, impressive player displays, and surprising results. Below is the Premier League roundup for this round of games.
Wolves 1-0 West Ham
Wolves have temporarily eliminated any serious concerns about relegation from the Premier League with a strong 1-0 victory against West Ham, marking their fifth win in the last seven home encounters against the Hammers. With this win, Wolves maintained their 9-point advantage over 18th place Ipswich.
Arsenal 2-1 Fulham
Arsenal defeated Fulham 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, maintaining their unbeaten home league record against the Cottagers at 32 matches (with 25 wins and 7 draws). Although Fulham’s Muniz scored a goal in stoppage time, it was not enough to alter the result, and Arsenal achieved their first win in four matches.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
Nottingham Forest recorded their first-ever Premier League double against Manchester United with a 1-0 win at the City Ground, leaving Ruben Amorim’s squad still looking for back-to-back league victories this season. Forest fought hard for the win, extending their unbeaten home league run to nine games. Meanwhile, United are currently in 13th place.
Southampton 1-1 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace’s streak of five straight victories across all competitions ended as they managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Southampton away from home. While Southampton have not yet matched Derby County’s record-low of 11 Premier League points, they at least prevented themselves from becoming the third English team to suffer 10 consecutive losses in home matches at the top level.
Newcastle 2-1 Brentford
Sandro Tonali’s goal in the 74th minute secured a tight 2-1 win for Newcastle against Brentford at St James’ Park, halting the Bees’ five-match away winning streak in the Premier League. Eddie Howe’s team maintained their composure in the final moments, achieving their third straight victory across all competitions. Meanwhile, Brentford stays in 11th place and has considerable effort ahead to sustain their hopes of European qualification.
Manchester City 2-0 Leicester City
Manchester City achieved their 13th straight Premier League win against newly-promoted teams by beating Leicester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. The important takeaway was the three points, marking Pep Guardiola’s squad’s first league win in three games and celebrating Oscar Bobb’s return from a long injury. Meanwhile, Leicester became only the fourth team in English top-flight history to endure seven consecutive losses without scoring, a run that has placed them deep in the relegation zone.
Brighton 0-3 Aston Villa
Brighton’s streak of five consecutive games without a loss in the Premier League ended with a 3-0 loss to Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium. This victory allows Aston Villa to secure an important three points, pushing them ahead of Brighton and just 4 points away from the top four. Meanwhile, Hürzeler’s team is now five points from the top four.
Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich
Ipswich maintained their faint chances of staying in the Premier League with a 2-1 win against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, securing their first victory of 2025. This unexpected defeat could be detrimental for Bournemouth, who are currently in 10th place and at risk of dropping out of contention for European qualification.
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
Liverpool edged closer to winning the Premier League title with a 1-0 win against Everton in the Merseyside derby, putting an end to the Toffees’ nine-match unbeaten run in the league. Ultimately, Liverpool managed to maintain their lead, marking their 26th straight unbeaten match in the league.
Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham
Chelsea climbed back to fourth place after defeating Tottenham 1-0, making Ange Postecoglou the first Spurs manager to lose his first four Premier League matches against Chelsea. This victory gives Chelsea their 10th win in 13 Premier League encounters with their north London rivals. On the other hand, this loss marks Tottenham’s ninth away defeat of the season, with only Leicester City (11) and Southampton (12) having more losses on the road, leaving them in 14th place.
