Liverpool kicked off their match week with a trip to St. James’ Park, where they sniped all three points after a 1-0 win over Newcastle.
Liverpool were quick to dominate the game as Keita’s goal in the 19th minute put them ahead in the first half. Newcastle did not give up easily after several close calls from Guimaraes, but the chances were not enough as the Reds ended the game with a close win.
The Reds stay second with 82 points while Newcastle stay 10th with 43 points.
Manchester City continued their winning streak with a trip to Elland Road, where they thumped Leeds 4-0.
Rodri was quick to put his team ahead after 13 minutes, which allowed City to stay 1-0 up at half time. Ake then doubled their lead in the 54th minute, which forced Leeds to pull up their socks. It was not enough though, as Jesus tripled City’s lead, and Fernandiho added their fourth to the score sheet in stoppage time, earning Pep’s side a sweet victory.
City stay top with 83 points, one ahead of Liverpool, while a first defeat in six game puts Leeds at 17th with 34 points.
A brace and an assist from a Spurs’ favourite earned them a 3-1 win over Leicester at home.
Kane opened the scoreboard after an assist from Son in the 22nd minute, his 19th goal in 18 appearances against Leicester.
Son then went on to score his two goals in the second half, one in the 69th minute and one in the 79th minute. Iheanacho tried to pull it back for his team in stoppage time with a goal, but it was not enough, and Spurs left home with all three points.
Spurs move to fifth with 61 points, while Leicester stay 11th with 42 points.
Everton stunned everyone with a 1-0 over third-place Chelsea at Goodison Park.
The goal was scored by Everton star Richarlison, who scored his fourth goal in five matches. Despite Chelsea’s efforts to level the score or even win the game, to no avail, the early second-half goal from Richarlison was enough to win them the game.
Everton remain 18th with 32 points, but with a match in hand over the teams above them, they might have a chance to prevent relegation. Chelsea stay third with 66 points.
Arsenal kept their fourth-place spot after a 2-1 win over West Ham at the London stadium.
The Gunners kicked off the score board after a goal from Holding in the 38th minute, but West Ham were quick to equalise after Bowen found the back of the net in the 45th minute. Arsenal then went ahead for the second time that game, with a goal from Gabriel early in the second half, which was enough to win Arsenal the game.
Arsenal are fourth with 63 points, while a third loss in four leave West Ham seventh with 52 points.
Manchester United retained their sixth spot on the table after their 3-0 win over Brentford at Old Trafford.
Bruno opened the scoresheet in the 9th minute with his 50th career goal for United. They were one goal up at half time, but United legend Ronaldo soon doubled their lead in the 61st minute after a penalty was given after he was fouled by Henry. Despite Brentford’s efforts to pull one back were diminished after Varane added one more goal to the scoreboard, sealing United’s win.
Ragnick’s side stay sixth with 58 points, while Brentford remain 14th with 40 points.
Other results:
Watford v Burnley – 1-2
Southampton v Crystal Palace – 1-2
Aston Villa v Norwich – 2-0
Wolves v Brighton – 0-3