Liverpool opened match day 14 with 7 goals at Selhurst Park to an inform Crystal Palace with Robert Firmino and Mohamed Salah scoring twice as Liverpool ended a five-game winless run away from home in the Premier League. Takumi Minamino open the scoring sheet who had an impressive performance, Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson also got a goal to their name to see Liverpool go four point clear of Leicester city who are second on the log after beating Tottenham.
Manchester United also scored 6 at home for the first time in more than nine years and their second home win this season after mauling Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United. Scott McTominay scored twice in the opening three minutes as Manchester United cruised to a 6-2 win over Leeds United in Sunday’s epic Premier League clash. The midfielder drilled home inside 66 seconds and added a second with a calm finish 104 seconds later – the fastest a player has ever netted a brace in the competition. Bruno Fernandes also got a brace for himself while Daniel James and Lindelof completed the route. The win put Man United 3rd on the log sitting behind Leicester City with just a point less with one match at hand.
Manchester City struggles to a 1-0 win at Southampton courtesy of goal from Raheem Sterling. Man City started without G. Jesus nor Sergio Aguero despite failing to win any of their last two games which ended in a draw and against a prolific side who has been in top gear this season. The win nevertheless still keeps them a point behind Southampton on 8th position.
Tottenham goes down the table with Jose Mourinho men loosing back to back in the premier league after loosing to Liverpool in midweek, Leicester City also defeated them by 2 goals to nothing at their home ground in London. A Jamie Vardy penalty and own goal from Tobby Alderweird saw Leicester leapfrogged Tottenham and dent a blow on Mourinho’s title challenge. Tottenham are now totally out of the top 4, they find theirselves 6th on the log after the defeat with 25points after round 14.
Chelsea returned to winning ways after back to back defeat in the premier league. Chelsea were made to work hard for their victory against West Ham at Stamford Bridge, although Tammy Abraham’s second-half brace set up a serene finish. Thiago Silva opened the scoring in 10 mins with a header from a corner kick. Westham mounted all pressure on Chelsea but Thiago stood strong at the back and ensure a clean sheet before Tammy Abraham got his second half brace to eventually seal the victory for Lampard. Chelsea are now fifth on same points with Tottenham who are sixth with 25points each.
Other Results
Everton 2 – 1 Arsenal
Newcastle United 1 – 1 Fulham
Brighton & Hove Albion 1 – 1 Sheffield United
West Bromwich Albion 0 – 3 Aston Villa
Burnley 2 – 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers