The Premier League is currently the most tightly contested in European soccer, as the leader is only two points ahead of the chasing pack.
Liverpool maintained its advantage at the top of the table by making Anfield respected against Burnley, while Manchester City continued its great streak and beat Everton. Finally, Arsenal gave West Ham a trashing as visitors.
Another team that smiled in the 24th round of English soccer was Tottenham, which defeated Brighton and regained the fourth position due to Aston Villa’s loss to Manchester United.
Round 24 – Games
Nottingham Forest 2-3 Newcastle
Fulham 3-1 Bournemouth
Liverpool 3-1 Burnley
Luton 1-3 Sheffield
Tottenham 2-1 Brighton
Wolves 0-2 Brentford
Manchester City 2-0 Everton
West Ham 0-6 Arsenal
Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United
Premier League Matchday 24: Manchester City 2-0 Everton
When and where?
Saturday, February 10th, 7:30 am ET at the Etihad Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Manchester City 1.244
Everton 13.5
Draw Offs:
7.25
Where Can I Watch?
Star+, Sky Sports, and Paramount+
Despite playing at home, Manchester City struggled to beat Everton 2-0 on Matchday 24, but they were able to solve the problem thanks to goals from striker Erling Haaland.
The Norwegian appeared at 71st, taking a rebound and volleying past the opposing goalkeeper. Afterward, at 85th, he led a counter-attack, took out a rival with his physique, and scored at the far post.
The Citizens remain in second place with 52 points, two behind Liverpool, but with a game in hand. Haaland re-took the lead in the fight for the Golden Boot with 16 goals. The Toffees are 18th with 19 points, one less than the Luton.
Premier League Matchday 24: Liverpool 3-1 Burnley
When and where?
Saturday, February 10th, 10:00 am ET at Anfield
Moneyline odds:
Liverpool 1.185
Burnley 16.5
Draw Offs:
8.95
Where Can I Watch?
Star+, Sky Sports, and Paramount+
Liverpool made Anfield respected and beat Burnley 3-1, thus keeping the top of the Premier League for at least one more week.
The Reds opened the account with Diogo Jota’s header at 31st, but Dara O’Shea equalized at the 45th. In the second half, Luis DÃaz appeared with a mid-range header to make it 2-1 (52nd), and Uruguayan Darwin Núñez closed the score at 79th, also with his head.
Jürgen Klopp’s side now have 54 points, two ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, while Burnley are edging ever closer to the second division.
Premier League Matchday 24: Tottenham 2-1 Brighton
When and where?
Saturday, February 10th, 10:00 am ET at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Tottenham 1.911
Brighton 3.8
Draw Offs:
4.365
Where Can I Watch?
Star+, Sky Sports, and Paramount+
Tottenham took advantage of Aston Villa’s slip, overcame Brighton 2-1, and regained fourth place in the Premier League, although somewhat distant in the fight for the championship.
Pascal Gross gave the Seagulls the lead with a penalty kick, but in the second half, and after many attempts, Pape Sarr equalized by taking a rebound from the left upright (61st), and Brennan Johnson turned it around in added time by putting in a cross from Heung-Min Son (90+6th).
The Spurs are in fourth place with 47 points, and Brighton are ninth with 35 points.
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Premier League Matchday 24: West Ham 0-6 Arsenal
When and where?
Sunday, February 11th, 9:00 am ET at the London Olimpic Stadium
Moneyline odds:
West Ham 5.91
Arsenal 1.594
Draw Offs:
4.575
Where Can I Watch?
Star+, Sky Sports, and Paramount+
Arsenal took advantage of the momentum after the victory over Liverpool and beat West Ham 6-0 away, confirming that they will fight until the end to win the English title.
William Saliba opened the account at 32nd with a header from a corner kick, Bukayo Saka scored the second from the penalty spot (41st), Gabriel Magalhaes scored the third also with his head (44th), while Leandro Trossard scored the fourth with a shot at the far post.
In the second half, Saka confirmed his brace with a hook in the box and a shot to the far post in the 62nd minute. The last was a mid-range strike from Declan Rice, who did not celebrate in front of his former supporters (65th).
Arsenal have 52 points and are third. The Hammers dropped to eighth place with 36 points.
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