Premier League Roundup, Matchday 31
Matchday 31 of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting matches, outstanding performances from players, and unexpected outcomes. Below is the Premier League roundup for this round of games.
Everton 1-1 Arsenal
Everton played a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Goodison Park, marking the Toffees’ sixth consecutive match without a win in the league. In the end, the Gunners had to accept a draw, bringing Liverpool closer to the title, while the single point gained by Everton has little impact on their season.
West Ham 2-2 Bournemouth
A thrilling match at the London Stadium concluded in a 2-2 draw between West Ham and Bournemouth, resulting in both teams continuing their winless streaks. West Ham, with a 15-point cushion above the relegation zone sit in 15th place. Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s sixth consecutive match without a win (two draws and four losses) keeps them in 10th place, and the dropped points hinder their chances of qualifying for their first European competition.
Ipswich 1-2 Wolves
Wolves delivered a significant blow to Ipswich Town’s slim chances of survival as Jørgen Strand Larsen scored his fourth goal in three games, helping secure a second-half comeback and nearly ensuring Wolves’ Premier League status for the next season. Following this defeat, Ipswich has earned fewer points at home than only Southampton, and their return to the Championship seems almost certain, with Wolves now 12 points ahead of the team just above the relegation zone.
Crystal Palace 2-1 Brighton
Crystal Palace secured bragging rights in the M23 derby with a tough 2-1 victory against Brighton at Selhurst Park, a match that saw three red cards issued. The home team faced relentless pressure from Brighton in the final moments, but the situation lightened when Van Hecke received a second yellow card and was sent off. After that, the Eagles held their ground to achieve their first-ever top-flight double against Brighton.
Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa bolstered their bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League by defeating Nottingham Forest 2-1 at Villa Park, extending their unbeaten streak at home to 17 games. Forest couldn’t stop Villa from achieving their seventh consecutive win across all competitions, a momentum that could be vital as they prepare for their important Champions League match against PSG midweek.
Tottenham 3-1 Southampton
Southampton’s certain relegation from the Premier League was sealed when Brennan Johnson scored his fourth career brace in the top division, leading Tottenham Hotspur to a 3-1 win in North London.
Fulham 3-2 Liverpool
Fulham rallied to beat Liverpool 3-2 in the Premier League, achieving just their second win in the last 16 meetings with the Reds. While Liverpool is close to securing the Premier League title, they will be looking to enhance their erratic form after suffering defeats in three of their last four games across all competitions.
Brentford 0-0 Chelsea
Chelsea failed to capitalize on a crucial chance to enter the Premier League top four, ending their match against west London rivals Brentford in a 0-0 stalemate. As a result, Chelsea stays in fourth position, while Brentford occupies the 12th spot.
Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City
Manchester United and Manchester City played a 0-0 draw in their Premier League match, which is the first scoreless derby since December 2020. This result leaves United in 13th position in the league, with only two victories in their last six games across all competitions, as they get ready for their UEFA Europa League quarter-final against Lyon on Thursday.
Leicester City 0-3 Newcastle
A confident Newcastle team achieved their fourth consecutive victory in all competitions by defeating Leicester City 3-0, moving them into the top five of the Premier League. This loss brought Leicester closer to the risk of relegation. The Magpies comfortably managed the last 15 minutes without any threats to Nick Pope’s goal, extending their unbeaten streak against Leicester to six matches (five wins and one draw) while leaving Leicester 15 points away from safety.
