Premier League Roundup, Matchday 36
Matchday 36 of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting matches, standout player performances, and unexpected outcomes. Below is the Premier League roundup for this round of games.
Wolves 0-2 Brighton
Brighton achieved an important three points in their quest for a top-eight position in the Premier League, with goals from Danny Welbeck and Brajan Gruda leading to a solid 2-0 win against Wolves. This marks the Seagulls’ fourth consecutive victory at Molineux.
Southampton 0-0 Manchester City
Manchester City faced an unforeseen setback in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) aspirations after being held to a 0-0 draw by Southampton. This result allowed Southampton to secure the point needed to surpass Derby’s record for the fewest points in a Premier League season, which stands at 11. Although City still has the power to secure a top-five finish, they might look back on these dropped points with regret as the season wraps up.
Ipswich 0-1 Brentford
Kevin Schade’s 11th goal of the Premier League season secured a slim 1-0 win for Brentford against Ipswich Town at Portman Road, marking the Bees’ first four consecutive top-flight wins since 1939. This victory elevates Brentford to eighth place, which could potentially lead to a spot in European competition.
Fulham 1-3 Brentford
Fulham’s aspirations for European qualification took another hit as Everton rallied to secure a 3-1 victory at Craven Cottage, marking former coach Marco Silva’s seventh loss in 11 games. This consecutive defeat raises new concerns about Fulham’s chances of making it to Europe this season. On the other hand, Everton heads back home for their farewell at Goodison Park with only one loss in their last 11 matches.
Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa secured their seventh victory in eight Premier League matches by defeating Bournemouth 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium, maintaining their strong position in the race for UEFA Champions League spots. This win puts Villa on equal points with Chelsea. Additionally, Unai Emery has now gone eight matches without losing to Bournemouth. Consequently, Bournemouth’s five-match unbeaten streak in the league has ended, causing Andoni Iraola’s team to fall to 10th place.
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea
Newcastle secured an important 2-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League’s battle for UEFA Champions League qualification, thanks to goals scored at the start and end of the match. This victory marked the Magpies’ sixth straight league win at St James’ Park and their third consecutive unbeaten game, propelling them to third place in the Premier League standings and significantly enhancing their chances for UCL football. Additionally, they put an end to Chelsea’s five-match winning streak in all competitions.
Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace matched their highest-ever points total in the Premier League (49) by defeating Tottenham 2-0, reinforcing their position in the middle of the table. This victory not only gave them bragging rights in the London derby but also served as an ideal preparation for next weekend’s FA Cup final.
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leicester City
Nottingham Forest’s chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League took another significant hit when they drew 2-2 with their already-relegated Midlands rivals, Leicester City. This outcome means the Tricky Trees have only managed one victory in their last six Premier League matches. Consequently, the hosts miss the opportunity to achieve their first double over Leicester since the 1994/95 season, leaving them one point behind the top five with only two games remaining.
Manchester United 0-2 West Ham
West Ham delivered an impressive display to secure a 2-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford, breaking a 16-match winless streak in away Premier League encounters between the two teams. Meanwhile, Manchester United has fallen to a concerning 16th place, as their winless streak in the Premier League has now tied a club record of seven matches.
Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal
Arsenal staged an impressive comeback in the second half to secure a 2-2 draw against Premier League champions Liverpool in their away match, maintaining their unbeaten streak against them in the last six league encounters (2 wins, 4 draws). This valuable point brings Arsenal closer to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.
