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Are Southampton Set to Become the Premier League’s Worst Team Ever? The situation at Southampton is looking dire. As the Premier League season reaches its midway point, the Saints find themselves anchored to the bottom of the table with a mere six points. Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace further deepened their woes. Even Derby County’s infamously disastrous 2007-08 season, often regarded as the Premier League’s worst-ever campaign, featured a better record at this stage. Could Southampton be on course to surpass that unfortunate milestone and become the worst team in Premier League history? Let’s delve into the numbers to assess their…

Is Liverpool’s New Front Three Superior to Salah, Mané & Firmino? Jürgen Klopp’s iconic Liverpool side was defined by its formidable attacking trio, with Mohamed Salah completing a partnership that dominated European football. With Salah delivering a flurry of goals from the right, Brazilian maestro Roberto Firmino orchestrating play through the centre with moments of brilliance and Sadio Mané offering a mix of selflessness and dynamism on the left, Liverpool achieved unparalleled success. Together, they claimed the Premier League, Champions League and more, forming a triumvirate revered across Europe. Fast forward to the present and Liverpool’s attacking force under head coach…

West Ham vs Liverpool Report Scorers: Diaz 30’, Gakpo 40’, Salah 44’, Alexander-Arnold 54’, Jota 84’ Liverpool rounded off the year in stunning fashion with a commanding 5-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium, maintaining their unbeaten streak across all competitions and stretching their lead at the Premier League (PL) summit to eight points. First Half: Ruthless Reds Take Control West Ham entered the clash in fine form, unbeaten in their previous four matches, but they were no match for a relentless Liverpool side. The visitors asserted their dominance from the outset, with Alphonse Areola producing a series…

Tottenham vs Wolves Report Scorers: Bentancur 12’, Johnson 45+3’; Hwang 7’, Larsen 87’ A late goal from Jørgen Strand Larsen secured a valuable 2-2 draw for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Tottenham Hotspur, maintaining Vítor Pereira’s unbeaten start as Wolves manager and heaping further pressure on Ange Postecoglou. First Half: A Rapid Start and Missed Opportunities Wolves began brightly, taking the lead in the 7th minute through a well-executed set-piece. A short free-kick to the edge of the box found Hwang Hee-chan, who curled a precise shot in off the post, leaving Fraser Forster rooted to the spot. Spurs, in a familiar…

Everton vs Nottingham Forest Report Scorers: Wood 15’, Gibbs-White 61’ Nottingham Forest continued their remarkable Premier League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park, securing a fifth consecutive league win for the first time in their top-flight history. The result lifted the Tricky Trees into second place, while Everton’s attacking woes persisted in front of an increasingly frustrated home crowd. First Half: Wood Breaks the Deadlock A scrappy opening saw both sides struggling to find rhythm, but Forest capitalised on the first real moment of quality in the 23rd minute. Chris Wood and Anthony Elanga combined expertly…

Fulham vs Bournemouth Report Scorers: Jimenez 40’, Wilson 72’; Evanilson 51’, Ouattara 89’ Bournemouth extended their unbeaten Premier League run to seven matches with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage. A late equaliser from Dango Ouattara ensured the Cherries maintained their place in the top six, while Fulham’s home form remained steady despite the disappointment of dropping points in the dying moments. First Half: Fulham Strikes Against the Run of Play Bournemouth started brightly, showing why they had won their last three away matches. David Brooks was at the heart of their early chances, testing Bernd Leno with…

Crystal Palace vs Southampton Report Scorers: Chalobah 31’, Eze 52’; Dibling 14’ Crystal Palace capped off 2024 with a well-deserved 2-1 victory over bottom-placed Southampton, as Eberechi Eze’s stunning second-half volley ensured the Eagles remained unbeaten in their final Premier League fixture of the year. The result extends Palace’s gap to the relegation zone to six points while piling more misery on Southampton, who are rooted at the foot of the table. First Half: Dibling Breaks the Deadlock, Palace Respond The Eagles started brightly, with Eze testing Aaron Ramsdale early on, but the visitors struck first. Kyle Walker-Peters’ dazzling solo run…

Leicester vs Manchester City Report Scorers: Savinho 21’, Haaland 74’ Manchester City returned to winning ways on the road, earning their second Premier League victory since October with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Leicester City. A debut goal for Savinho and Erling Haaland’s 17th league strike of the season ensured Pep Guardiola’s side ended 2024 on a high. First Half: Savinho Breaks the Deadlock City entered the game knowing they needed a result to narrow the gap on the league leaders, and they started brightly. Erling Haaland saw an early effort saved by Jakub Stolarczyk, and City’s high tempo soon bore…

Manchester United vs Newcastle Preview Newcastle to win Over 2.5 goals Manchester United host Newcastle United at Old Trafford in a crucial Premier League clash. While the Red Devils are enduring a December to forget, Newcastle arrive in red-hot form and looking to consolidate their top-five standing. Manchester United: A December to Forget Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are in turmoil after a dismal December that has seen them lose four Premier League matches, leaving them in an unthinkable 14th place. Amorim’s five defeats in his first ten matches mark the worst start for a United manager since 1932, and with a…

Aston Villa vs Brighton Preview Draw or Villa win Over 1.5 goals Aston Villa host Brighton & Hove Albion in a pivotal Premier League match at Villa Park. Both sides have contrasting forms and aspirations, with Villa aiming to maintain their fortress-like home record and Brighton looking to break their winless streak. Aston Villa: Fortress Villa Park Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are a team of two extremes. While their five successive away defeats have hindered their progress, they’ve turned Villa Park into a stronghold, losing just one of their last 12 home games across all competitions (W7, D4). This stellar home…