Last Updated on February 27, 2024 7:32 pm by Erwin Noguera
Matchday 26 of the English Premier League is history, and the battle for the top of the standings continues between Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal.
All three teams won their games this weekend, which keeps the difference at just 2 points from first to third place. That makes us much more confident that we will have thrills until the last day of the season.
Liverpool delivered by crushing Luton midweek, later beating Chelsea 1-0 in the EFL Cup Grand Final. Arsenal crushed Newcastle 4-1, while City struggled more than enough against Bournemouth but still managed to take a narrow win to stay in contention at the top.
Aston Villa also won again to confirm their place in the top four of the table, while Tottenham and Manchester United fell and moved away from the fight for Champions League places.
Premier League Matchday 26 – Arsenal vs. Newcastle
When and Where?
Saturday, February 24, 3:00 pm ET at the Emirates Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Arsenal 1.33
Newcastle 8.20
Draw Offs:
5.50
Where Can I Watch it?
fuboTV Canada, Paramount+, NBC Sports, and Star+/ESPN
The game went as expected, with the locals setting the tone from the start of the match. The Gunners’ siege was so intense that they conceded an own goal in the 18th minute by Sven Botman. With the score at 1-0, Arsenal continued to attack the Magpies and, in the 24th minute, they made it 2-0 thanks to a goal by Kai Havertz.
In the second half, specifically in the 65th minute, Bukayo Saka made it 3-0 to turn the match into a thrashing by the Gunners. However, it didn’t stay that way, as 4 minutes later, Jakub Kiwior scored the 4-0 to give the home team absolute peace of mind.
Finally, minutes before the end of the game, Newcastle scored the consolation goal through Joe Willock in the 84th minute.
Result: Arsenal (4) – (1) Newcastle
Premier League Matchday 26 – Brighton vs. Everton
When and Where?
Saturday, February 24, 10:00 am ET at the Falmer Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Brighton 1.82
Everton 4.00
Draw Offs:
3.92
Where Can I Watch it?
fuboTV Canada, Paramount+, NBC Sports, and Star+/ESPN
Brighton and Everton gave us a very intense match full of emotions that ended with a 1-1 score.
Both teams displayed all their potential in the first and second half, looking to score the goal that would lead them to victory. Although the home team had many chances to score, the ineffectiveness of their forwards prevented them from taking the lead.
It was not until the 73rd minute that Everton opened the scoring with a great goal by Jarrad Branthwaite. That undoubtedly shocked Brighton, who were dominating from start to finish. Then, in the 81st minute, Billy Gilmour received a red card to leave the locals with many more worries at the end of the game.
However, in the 90+5th minute, Lewis Dunk was able to score the final 1-1 to give his team a point in this difficult match.
Result: Brighton (1) – (1) Everton
Premier League Matchday 26 – Manchester United vs. Fulham
When and Where?
Saturday, February 24, 10:00 am ET at the Old Trafford Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Manchester United 1.552
Fulham 5.35
Draw Offs:
4.44
Where Can I Watch it?
fuboTV Canada, Paramount+, NBC Sports, and Star+/ESPN
One of the surprise results of the Premier League matchday 26 was Manchester United’s 1-2 defeat against Fulham at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils couldn’t make the most of their home advantage to take a victory that would have been great for them in their fight to climb the table.
The match was entertaining, as both had many chances to score throughout the 90 minutes. However, the first 45 minutes ended with a 0-0 draw.
At the start of the second half, Fulham went on the attack and managed to open the scoring in the 65th minute thanks to Calvin Bassey’s goal. From this moment on, United kept attacking to equalize the score, but it was not until the 89th minute when Harry Maguire scored the 1-1 after a rebound left by the Fulham goalkeeper.
Finally, when we all thought that the match would end in a draw or victory to the pushy Red Devils, Alex Iwobi scored 2-1 in the 90+7 minute to give the visitors the triumph.
Result: Manchester United (1) – (2) Fulham
Premier League Matchday 26 – Bournemouth vs. Manchester City
When and Where?
Saturday, February 24, 12:30 pm ET at the Vitality Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Bournemouth 6.75
Manchester City 1.416
Draw Offs:
5.00
Where Can I Watch it?
fuboTV Canada, Paramount+, NBC Sports, and Star+/ESPN
Manchester City had to suffer a little too much in their away match against Bournemouth, but they managed to win 1-0.
As expected, Pep Guardiola’s team dominated the match from start to finish. However, the Bournemouth defense and goalkeeper, Neto, prevented all of the Citizens’ approaches.
After several dangerous chances, Manchester City was able to score the only goal of the match in the 24th minute through Phil Foden. From then on, the team kept trying, but they were unsuccessful and ended up with a narrow victory.
Result: Bournemouth (0) – (1) Manchester City
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