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Premier League Stats 2024: How Did Top Clubs and Players Perform Last Year? As the festive season fades into memory, football fans can take solace in the thrilling journey that lies ahead in the Premier League. The new year offers fresh opportunities for triumph and redemption across the top-flight table. While some managers may feel the weight of unresolved challenges, others might quietly relish the successes of the past year. For every club, 2024 was either a celebration or a chapter to swiftly forget. With the countdown to midnight now in the rear-view mirror, teams have set aside their brief…
Brentford vs Arsenal Preview Draw or Arsenal win Over 2.5 goals Friday night’s goalless draw between Brentford and Brighton might have been a surprising result given both teams’ recent attacking prowess, but it added a valuable second away point to Brentford’s Premier League campaign (D2, L7). As they prepare to face Arsenal, Thomas Frank’s side will relish returning to the Gtech Community Stadium, where they’ve been formidable this season, collecting a joint-high 22 home points in the league (W7, D1, L1). This upcoming clash promises to be a fascinating encounter as Brentford aim to regain their form at home, while…
Manchester United vs Newcastle 0-2 Report: Magpies Win At Old Trafford To Leave Amorim’s Men In 14th Place
Manchester United vs Newcastle Report Scorers: Isak 4’, Joelinton 19’ Manchester United’s poor form hit a new low as Newcastle United cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford, handing Ruben Amorim his fifth league defeat in December alone – a dismal feat not endured by the Red Devils since 1962. First Half: Newcastle Take Command Early The Magpies wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Alexander Isak opening the scoring in the fourth minute. The Swede rose highest to meet Lewis Hall’s inch-perfect cross, heading past a static André Onana to continue his stunning form with a sixth consecutive…
Aston Villa vs Brighton Report Scorers: Watkins 36’ (P), Rogers 47’; Adingra 12’, Lamptey 81’ A thrilling encounter at Villa Park ended in a 2-2 draw as Aston Villa battled back from an early setback against Brighton & Hove Albion, who extended their Premier League winless run to seven matches. First Half: Adingra Punishes Villa’s Error The match began with Brighton taking full advantage of a Villa defensive mishap. Ezri Konsa’s poor handling of a hopeful long ball from Lewis Dunk allowed Simon Adingra to pounce, curling a precise shot past Emiliano Martínez into the far corner. Moments later, Julio Enciso…
Ipswich vs Chelsea 2-0 Report: Tractor Boys Finally Win At Home At 2024’s Last Time Of Asking
Ipswich vs Chelsea Report Scorers: Delap 12’ (P), Hutchinson 53’ Ipswich Town finally broke their home Premier League (PL) duck this season with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over a struggling Chelsea side, who now find themselves in a perilous position in the title race after a disappointing festive period. First Half: Early Penalty Sets Ipswich on Their Way The Tractor Boys started brightly, showcasing their intent from the outset. Nathan Broadhead had an early effort blocked by Tosin Adarabioyo, but Ipswich wouldn’t have to wait long to take the lead. In the 12th minute, Filip Jörgensen clumsily brought down Liam Delap…
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 2-2 Report: Late Larsen Goal Leaves Visitors Unbeaten Since Managerial Change
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 0-2 Report: Tricky Trees End The Year Strongly And In The Top 3
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…