Matchday 27 of the Premier League ended yesterday, while on Wednesday, the 15th, we will have clashes between Brighton and Crystal Palace and Southampton and Brentford. The matches that were played over the weekend gave yet another demonstration of why this league is considered the best in the world.
Of the top 5 teams in the Premier League, only Manchester United has not won. Arsenal played their part as leaders and didn’t give Fulham any chance: a 3-0 win to show everyone that the Gunners are more than ready to lift the champions’ trophy this season.
Manchester City beat Crystal Palace by the minimum score, but the result served to not let Arsenal increase the distance in the lead. Tottenham had a quieter game and beat Nottingham Forest by 3-1, while Newcastle tried hard to beat Wolverhampton (2-1).
Check out what happened in the main games of the round through our analysis below.
Premier League Matchday 27 – Bournemouth 1-0 Liverpool – Info
When:
Saturday, March 11th at 07:30 am ET at Vitality Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Bournemouth +560
Liverpool -224
Draw:
+390
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Liverpool’s excitement after the win against Manchester United seems to have the players believing they are a little better than they are. Liverpool controlled the match, finishing many times at Bournemouth’s goal, but their athletes’ negligence exacted a high price in the first half: Philip Billing scored Bournemouth’s goal in the 28th minute of the first half, which imposed even more difficult on the Jurgen Klopp’s team.
Liverpool could have scored at least two goals in that match, but goalkeeper Neto’s great game derailed the Reds’ plans. This result is the worst scenario Liverpool could have wanted with just a few days to go before they face Real Madrid in their toughest tie in history.
Bournemouth, who were last placed, moved to 18th place after the victory and see their chances of escaping relegation increase.
Premier League Matchday 27 – Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester City – Info
When:
Saturday, March 11th at 12:30 am ET at Selhurst Park
Moneyline odds:
Crystal Palace +750
Manchester City -280
Draw:
+410
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Manchester City is not brilliant, nor overwhelming, as expected, but they did what was necessary: they won and brought 3 points back in their bag. The quality of the team’s display took a back seat as Arsenal had won their game and were looking to extend their lead at the top.
Haaland was responsible for scoring Manchester City’s winning goal at 78′ when the visiting team was already impatient with the tie.
The game’s numbers showed a clear superiority of Manchester City, which could have scored more than one goal and won the result in a more relaxed way. Important victory to continue chasing Arsenal, who beat Fulham 3-0. Crystal Palace missed their main marking player – Doucouré – and managed to stop the visitors’ offensive, but a childish mistake by Olise inside the area let the team down.
Premier League Matchday 27 – Fulham 0 – 3 Arsenal – Info
When:
Sunday, March 12th at 10:00 am ET at Craven Cottage
Moneyline odds:
Fulham +450
Arsenal -168
Draw:
+370
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Fulham had a goal disallowed in the 17th minute of the first half, but Arsenal soon tried to prevent new chances from the host team. For that, they used their vast offensive repertoire to score three goals in the first half and settle the match.
Fulham abused the missed chances, while Arsenal was superior in the number of shots and ball possession. Arsenal returned to the second stage with a clear proposal to manage the match and ensure victory.
Martinelli, Odeggard, and Gabriel Magalhães scored the goals of the match, but Leandro Trossard was one of the best players on the field, contributing with assists in the three goals of the game.
Arsenal is getting closer to the Premier League title every day. Convincing victories like this serve to give even more confidence to the team, which dreams of ending the season and achieving its goals.
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