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Brentford vs Chelsea Report Scorers: N/A Chelsea missed a golden opportunity to consolidate their place in the Premier League top four after being held to a 0-0 draw by Brentford in a flat west London derby. Despite extending their unbeaten run at the Gtech Community Stadium to over 85 years, Enzo Maresca’s rotated side lacked the cutting edge needed to break down a resolute Brentford team, who comfortably kept the Blues at bay. Lacklustre First Half as Rotation Takes Its Toll Coming off a high-energy victory over Tottenham Hotspur just three days prior, Maresca opted to rest several key players with…

Premier League Rule Changes The English Premier League, since its inception in 1992, has undergone numerous rule changes aimed at enhancing the game’s fairness, excitement, and integrity. These amendments have addressed various aspects, including gameplay mechanics, officiating technologies, and player conduct. Today EPLNews provides a comprehensive overview of significant rule changes in the EPL’s history, both great and not so good. The Back-Pass Rule (1992) Coinciding with the EPL’s inaugural season, the back-pass rule was introduced to discourage time-wasting and promote attacking play. Prior to this change, players could pass the ball back to their goalkeeper, who was permitted to handle…

Leicester City vs Newcastle Preview Newcastle to win Over 2.5 goals Leicester City are on the brink of an instant return to the Championship following a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in midweek. With the Foxes sitting 12 points from safety ahead of the round, their Premier League survival hopes are all but extinguished, and the statistics surrounding their current run make for grim reading. They now face a relentless Newcastle United, who are pushing hard to return to the UEFA Champions League next season. With all of the top seven winning in midweek, Eddie Howe’s side must keep pace, and…

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest Report Scorers: Rogers 13’, Malen 15’; Silva 58’ Aston Villa kept their top-four hopes firmly on track with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at Villa Park, making it 17 home games unbeaten in the Premier League. Early goals from Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen set the tone, and although Forest responded strongly in the second half, Unai Emery’s side held firm to secure a vital three points ahead of a crucial UEFA Champions League tie against PSG. First Half: Villa Ruthless as Forest Sleepwalk Villa wasted no time in asserting themselves, catching Forest cold…

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Report Scorers: Mateta 3’, Munoz 55’; Welbeck 31’ Red cards: Nketiah 78’, Guehi 90+1’; van Hecke 90+6’ Crystal Palace claimed a fiery M23 derby victory over rivals Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park, with early goals, late drama, and three red cards in a pulsating encounter. A brilliant strike from Jean-Philippe Mateta and a deflected second-half winner from Daniel Muñoz secured the Eagles’ first-ever top-flight double over Brighton, as they held firm despite being reduced to nine men in a chaotic finale. First Half: Mateta Off to a Flyer, Welbeck Responds The match exploded into life…

Ipswich vs Wolves Report Scorers: Delap 16’; Sarabia 72’, Larsen 84’ Wolverhampton Wanderers produced a clinical second-half comeback at Portman Road to inflict yet another crushing blow on Ipswich Town’s survival hopes, with Jørgen Strand Larsen continuing his excellent form to net the winner and secure Wolves’ Premier League status in all but name. Playing at Ipswich in the top-flight for the first time in over four decades, Wolves had to come from behind after a moment of opportunism from Liam Delap, but second-half strikes from Pablo Sarabia and Strand Larsen turned the tide emphatically in favour of Vítor Pereira’s…

West Ham vs Bournemouth Report Scorers: Fullkrug 61’, Bowen 68’; Evanilson 38’, 79’ West Ham United and Bournemouth shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the London Stadium, with Evanilson’s brace securing a valuable away point for the Cherries in a match that came to life after a drab first half. The result extends both sides’ winless streaks and leaves their European ambitions hanging in the balance. First Half: Little Spark Until Late Flurry Both sides entered the match desperate to return to winning ways. West Ham, smarting from a narrow defeat to Wolves in midweek, began cautiously, dominating…

Everton vs Arsenal Report Scorers: Ndiaye 49’ (P); Trossard 34’ Everton extended their winless Premier League run to six matches, but their hard-fought 1-1 draw against title-chasing Arsenal at Goodison Park may have handed their city rivals Liverpool a huge boost in the title race. Despite being second-best for much of the contest, David Moyes’ side battled back, taking a valuable point in a game that ultimately did more to shape the top of the table than the bottom. For Arsenal, this felt like a missed opportunity. With Liverpool having already overcome Everton in the Merseyside derby, Mikel Arteta’s men couldn’t…

Manchester United vs Manchester City Preview Draw or City win Over 2.5 goals A Premier League Manchester derby without title implications or top-four tension is a rare occurrence. But as Manchester United sit in the bottom half of the table and Manchester City begin the round outside the top four, this clash is about pride and bragging rights as much as points. For United, it’s a chance to regain momentum ahead of a crucial UEFA Europa League quarter-final against Lyon. For City, the derby could reignite their Champions League qualification hopes, with Pep Guardiola’s men in unfamiliar territory as they fight…

Fulham vs Liverpool Preview Liverpool to win Both teams to score Fulham welcome Premier League leaders Liverpool to Craven Cottage in a clash that holds significance for both ends of the top half. Marco Silva’s side are attempting to revive their European push, while Arne Slot’s men continue to march relentlessly toward a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title. Though the two sides enter this fixture on very different trajectories, Fulham have proven stubborn at home and boast players capable of upsetting the odds — especially in front of a Craven Cottage crowd that’s witnessed some surprise results this season. Fulham:…