Last Updated on April 28, 2023 3:17 pm by Erwin Noguera
The Matchday 33 of the Premier League is history, and the fight for European competition places is becoming increasingly intense. Moreover, with Manchester City’s victory over Arsenal, Pep Guardiola’s side has likely snatched the title from Arteta’s men, who were undoubtedly looking like champions just a few weeks ago.
Newcastle continues to win and consolidate their position in the top four to secure their ticket to the next Champions League. Meanwhile, Manchester United, despite drawing the previous day, is in the fight and has some games in hand, so they have the upper hand in the fight for the fourth position.
Liverpool continues with their foot on the accelerator, but Chelsea is still not giving their foot on the gas and continues to leave much to be desired on each matchday.
Here is a summary of what happened on matchday 33 of the Premier League.
Premier League Matchday 33 – Roundup – Chelsea vs. Brentford – Info
When:
Wednesday, April 26 at 02:00 PM ET at Stamford Bridge
Moneyline odds:
Chelsea -143
Brentford +390
Draw Offs:
+290
Where Can I Watch it?
SiriusXM FC, USA Network, and Telemundo
Even at Stamford Bridge Chelsea is not getting back on its feet. Graham Potter was brought in when Thomas Tuchel was sacked but could not turn around a club that was losing ground. Frank Lampard took over as manager on an interim basis following the Englishman’s sacking. However, the Blues have lost all five games under his stewardship.
The most recent defeat to Brentford should accelerate the managerial search. As a result, West London is under increasing pressure.
Chelsea repeated the lineup that played against Real Madrid in the Champions League Quarterfinals, but they had the same result. The team failed to find a way to score a goal, and they were crushed in every way by a Brentford side that perfectly took advantage of their poor form.
César Azpilicueta opened the game’s scoring but with an own goal. After that, everything seemed to indicate that Chelsea could turn the score around in the second half, but Brentford struck a second blow in the 78th minute to end the home team’s hopes.
Chelsea (0) – (2) Brentford
Premier League Matchday 33 – Roundup – FC Arsenal vs. Manchester City – Info
When:
Wednesday, April 26 at 03:00 PM ET at the Etihad
Moneyline odds:
FC Arsenal +440
Manchester City -181
Draw Offs:
+350
Where Can I Watch it?
SiriusXM FC, USA Network, and Telemundo
Manchester City are on the verge of clinching the Premier League after leaving Arsenal (4-1) on the floor during a very painful KO. The law of the reigning champions prevailed thanks to an extremely fantastic game at the Etihad Stadium and Kevin de Bruyne’s footballing recital, which included two goals and an assist against his favorite rival.
The scoreline was crushing, but it could have been even more so if Erling Haaland, the most lethal striker on the planet, had not experienced a streak of bad luck in front of the goal before being able to score a 90+5 goal.
With Pep Guardiola in the dugout, Manchester City are playing extraordinary soccer. A coach who is continually improving and a system that is developing. It was time to switch to a back four, and the Catalan took advantage of Arsenal’s weaknesses in the open field to inflict devastating blows. The Gunners tried to focus their game on their powerful flanks with Saka and Martinelli, without success.
The first half was a massacre by Manchester City, who scored in the 7th minute (De Bruyne) and 45+1 (John Stones). To make matters worse, the Citizens increased the lead to 3-0 in the 54th minute thanks to the Belgian’s second goal. Arsenal got some control of the game and pulled one back after a very late goal by Rob Holding in the 85th minute. Finally, Haaland completed the 4-1 thrashing in the 90th+5th minute thanks to Phil Foden’s pass, with the English man still being one of the most effective strikers of the team in goal contributions per minute.
FC Arsenal (1) – (4) Manchester City
Premier League Matchday 33 – Roundup – Liverpool vs. West Ham – Info
When:
Wednesday, April 26 at 02:45 PM ET at the London Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Liverpool -112
West Ham +285
Draw Offs:
+285
Where Can I Watch it?
SiriusXM FC, USA Network, and Telemundo
Liverpool’s resurgence is taking shape. The Reds have now won three straight Premier League games (and have five matches without defeat), despite the difficulties, including occasions when they had to come from behind, allowing them to maintain their Champions League aspirations. Despite the best efforts of David Moyes’ side, goals from Cody Gakpo and Joel Matip gave the Anfield side three crucial points.
West Ham started extremely inspired and with an attack that surprised Liverpool throughout. Thanks to this, they scored the match’s first goal in the 12th minute through Lucas Paqueta. From then on, the Hammers were far ahead of Liverpool, but this only lasted a few minutes, as Cody Gakpo equalized the score in the 18th minute.
After that, Liverpool, of course, went on the offensive and took control of the ball. Finally, after much persistence throughout the match, in the 67th minute, Joel Matip scored the winning goal, giving the Reds a 2-1 victory.
Liverpool (2) – (1) West Ham
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