As Premier League GameWeek 22 concludes, inconsistency and shocking results seem to be the theme of the season so far. However it appears that Manchester City has it all figured out. They sit comfortably at the top of the league.
Oladipupo Mojeed highlights the action and talking points of Premier League GameWeek 22.
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Sheffield United 2-1 West Bromwich Albion
Sheffield United secured their 3rd win of the season with victory over West Brom on Tuesday.
Billy Sharp was the hero as the Blades secured a comeback victory over their relegation rivals.
The Baggies took the lead few minutes before halftime through Matt Philips who reacted quickest after Aaron Ramsdale’s saves.
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The Blades found a leveller through Jayden Bogle who was set up by Chris Basham 11 minutes after the break.
John Egan assisted Billy Sharp to fire in from 10 yards at the 73rd minute to complete the comeback.
Sheffield United remain bottom and are 11 points away from safety but are one point behind their opponents.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Arsenal
Wolves claimed victory over 9-man Arsenal on Tuesday.
Bukayo Saka tried to break the deadlock but effort hit the post after having an earlier goal ruled out for offside.
The Gunners took the lead 32 minutes on when Nicholas Pepe nutmegged 2 Wolves players before curling a beauty past Rui Patricio.
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But things went south for Nicola Arteta’s men just before half time when David Luiz was shown a red card for tripping Willian Jose in the penalty area. Ruben Neves converted the resulting spot-kick as Wolves drew level by half time.
Few minutes after the break, Joao Moutinho’s long-range strike found the back of the net to complete the comeback for the hosts.
Things got worse for Arsenal when Leno made a deliberate handball outside the box and was sent off for denial of a goalscoring opportunity.
Wolves remain 14th place despite their victory while Arsenal sits 10th after seeing their league unbeaten run ended.
Manchester United 9-0 Southampton
The Red Devils ran riot against Southampton as they equalled the biggest ever victory in a Premier League game.
The Saints had a nightmare start to the game, with youngster Alexandre Jankewitz sent off 2 minutes into his Premier League debut for a poor challenge on Scot McTominay.
United took advantage of this and began scoring in the 18th minute through Aaron Wan-Bissaka who was set up by Luke Shaw for a tap in. Mason Greenwood then set up Marcus Rashford to double the lead 7 minutes later.
Jan Bednarek deflected Marcus Rashford’s cross into the back of the net for the 3rd goal of the night before Edison Cavani’s header made it 4 for the hosts 39 minutes on.
Ralph Hassenhuttl’s men thought they’ve pulled one back but their goal was ruled out for an offside in the build-up after a VAR review.
Bruno Fernades then set up Anthony Martial for the 5th before Scott McTominay made it 6 with a long-range shot driven low. Jarod Bednarek was sent off for denying Anthony Martial a goalscoring opportunity and Bruno Fernades got his goal for the night from the resulting spot-kick.
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Martial then struck his second for the night before Dan James scored the ninth goal in added time.
Manchester United sit 2nd place with 44 points after the victory while Southampton drops to 12th place.
Newcastle United 1-2 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace came from behind to claim victory over the Magpies at St. James’ Park.
The hosts got on the front foot early enough as Callum Wilson set up Jonjo Shelvy to volley in for the opener in just 2 minutes.
Palace hit back with 2 goals in 5 minutes to complete a comeback, with Jairo Reidewald’s shot deflecting in off Ciaran Clark before Gary Cahill doubled the lead to become Crystal Palace’s oldest goalscorer at 35 years and 45 days.
Palace moves up 13th place after their victory while Newcastle dropped 16th place on 22 points.
Burnley 0-2 Manchester City
Manchester City extended their league unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.
The visitors were ahead as early as the 3rd minute after Gabriel Jesus reacted quickest to a loose ball which he slotted in with a header.
The Citizens dominated possession and deservedly doubled their lead with a few minutes to go in the first half when Ilkay Gundogan set up Raheem Sterling for a close-range finish.
The second half was goalless despite attempts from Raheem Sterling and Matt Vydra whose attempt to pull one back went over.
The victory extends Manchester City’s lead at the top of the league while Burnley drop 17th place.
Fulham 0-2 Leicester City
Leicester City moved ahead of defending champions Liverpool with a 2-goal victory over Fulham.
Leicester City took the lead quite early when Kelechi Iheanacho headed in James Maddison’s cross 17 minutes on.
Fulham had a chance to go level through Tosin Adarabioyo’s powerful header but was denied by Kasper Schmeichel.
The Foxes then doubled their lead before half time through James Justin who was teed by James Maddison.
The second half was goalless despite efforts from substitute Ivan Cavaleiro and Bobby De Cordova-Reid who hit the side-netting while the former fired wide.
Fulham remains 18th after the loss while Leicester City moves to 3rd place.
Leeds United 1-2 Everton
Everton got back to winning ways with victory over Leeds United on Wednesday.
Giffy Sigurdsson handed the Toffees the lead in the 9th minute with a side footed finish after a great cross from Lucas Digne . Ezgon Alioski tried to draw the hosts level but his volley hit the post.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin got back scoring by doubling Everton’s lead with a far-post header in the 41st minute.
After the break, Patrick Bamford teed Raphina to pull one back for the hosts. Robin Olsen did well to keep Everton’s lead as he denied Mateusz Klich, Raphina and Jack Harrison from levelling for Leeds.
Patrick Bamford met Stuart Dallas’s cross with a header in the 71st minute but his effort hit the crossbar.
Everton has 36 points as they sit 6th place while Leeds are 11th with 29 points.
Aston Villa 1-3 West Ham
Jesse Lingard marked his West Ham debut with 2 goals as West ham complete a league double over the Villains.
The first half ended goalless despite efforts from Ollie Watkins and Tomas Soucek to break the deadlock.
However, Tomas Soucek finally broke the deadlock in the second half. He picked the bottom corner after being teed by Said Benrahma.
Jesse Lingard doubled the lead 5 minutes later, beating Emiliano Martinez with a shot after being set up by Michail Antonio. Ollie Watkins pulled one back for the hosts after a nice interplay between him and Jack Grealish.
Jesse Lingard dashed all hopes of a comeback after beating Emiliano Martinez once again with a shot 7 minutes from time.
West Ham moves to 5th on 36 points after their victory at Villa Park while Villa sit 6 points behind the Hammers.
Liverpool 0-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool lost at Anfield once again on Wednesday.
Mohammed Salah had a chance for the champions after a through ball by Jordan Henderson but hit the shot over. Brighton impressed with Neal Maupay and Dan Burn going close.
Steven Alzate broke the deadlock as he gave Brighton the lead 56 minutes on. He combined with Leandro Trossard to steer the ball into the net.
Brighton almost doubled their lead through chances from Trossard and Neal Maupay.
Liverpool sit 4th after their defeat while Brighton are 15th with 24 points.
Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Chelsea
Jorginho’s penalty proved decisive as Jose Mourinho suffered back to back home defeats.
Chelsea dominated early on and got rewarded after Eric Dier fouled Timo Werner in the penalty box. The resulting penalty gave Chelsea the lead through Jorginho.
After the break, Chelsea continued to dominate but couldn’t double their lead. Callum Hudson-Odoi hit a shot wide while Marcos Alonso’s volley went over. Mason Mount also had a go, but his strike was well saved by Hugo Lloris.
Spurs tried to get something from the game late on but were unable to find a leveller. Carlos Vinicius headed wide and Eric Dier’s free-kick also went wide.
Chelsea moves up to 6th place on 36 points while Spurs sit 3 points behind their city rivals.
And so Premier League GameWeek 22 was concluded with a London derby, with a total of 31 goals scored across all games.
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