Liverpool’s troubles within the Premier League continued on Saturday because the defending champions had been held to a dramatic 3-3 draw at Leeds United.
Within the day’s early kickoff, Arsenal additionally recorded a disappointing end result in opposition to Aston Villa; paving method for Manchester Metropolis to maintain up the stress with a easy win over Sunderland.
The outcomes tightened the Premier League title chase as soon as once more.
Liverpool appeared in full management at Elland Street after a powerful first half, however the match was a six-goal rollercoaster.
Hugo Ekitike scored twice early within the second half to place Liverpool forward, earlier than a foul by Ibrahima Konaté allowed Leeds again into the sport from the penalty spot.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored, Anton Stach equalised, and though Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s lead, Elland Street erupted late.
In added time, Ao Tanaka completed calmly on the far submit to safe a draw for Leeds.
The champions now sit eighth and are nonetheless trying to find consistency underneath Arne Slot.
At Villa Park, Arsenal had been hit with a painful late blow as Aston Villa scored in stoppage time to win 2-1. Leandro Trossard had introduced Arsenal stage after Matty Money’s opener, however a last-minute scramble within the field allowed Emiliano Buendía to fireplace the winner excessive into the web.
It was a irritating finish for Mikel Arteta’s facet, who’ve already dropped essential away factors this season.
Manchester Metropolis, in the meantime, appeared snug of their 3-0 win over Sunderland on the Etihad Stadium.
Ruben Dias smashed in a long-range opener, Josko Gvardiol doubled the lead earlier than halftime, and Phil Foden wrapped issues up with a close-range header.
After a shaky begin to the season, Metropolis now sit simply two factors behind Arsenal and appear to be constructing momentum once more.
Chelsea additionally dropped factors after being held to a goalless draw at Bournemouth.
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Tottenham, alternatively, lastly recorded a house league win, beating Brentford 2-0. Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka was an unused substitute for Brentford in that match.
Everton continued their regular rise with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
The Tremendous Eagles duo of Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina remained out injured and had been unavailable for Forest, although each gamers — together with Onyeka — are named in Nigeria’s 54-man provisional AFCON squad.
Newcastle sealed a 2-1 win over Burnley, helped by an excellent corner-kick aim from Bruno Guimarães.
With the festive fixtures approaching, the Premier League desk is tightening, and each level now feels prefer it carries double weight.
