Manchester City apply pressure on Arsenal with 3-0 win over Fulham
Manchester City have cranked up the pressure on Arsenal in the title race after dismantling Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium tonight, reports BritPanorama.
Pep Guardiola’s side now sits just three points behind the Gunners, who travel to Brentford on Thursday knowing their rivals are breathing down their necks.
The decisive period in the match came during a devastating 15-minute spell before half-time. Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring after Sander Berge’s wayward clearing header fell kindly for the Ghanaian, netting his fifth goal in eight appearances since his January move.
Semenyo then set up Nico O’Reilly six minutes later, before Phil Foden released Erling Haaland to fire home City’s third. Fulham have now lost three matches on the bounce.
In another critical encounter, Burnley pulled off one of the most extraordinary comebacks of the season at Selhurst Park, beating Crystal Palace 3-2 for their first Premier League victory since late October. Scott Parker’s side looked dead and buried after Jorgen Strand Larsen struck twice in the opening half-hour against his former club. But Burnley managed to score three times in seven minutes before the break, turning the game around.
Liverpool became the first side to win at the Stadium of Light this season, benefitting from Virgil van Dijk’s header in a dominant display. The breakthrough came just after the hour when Van Dijk nodded home from a corner. Despite the win, concerns arose regarding Wataru Endo, who sustained an ankle injury and was stretchered off.
Aston Villa grabbed a late winner against Brighton, thanks to Jack Hinshelwood’s unfortunate own goal in the 86th minute. The Seagulls largely controlled the match but could not find the back of the net, while Villa remains in third place, solidifying their Champions League position.
Nottingham Forest experienced frustration, held to a goalless draw by bottom club Wolves. Sean Dyche’s side dominated but couldn’t convert their chances, provoking boos from the home crowd at full-time.
The results set the stage for a thrilling title race and relegation battle, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the Premier League as teams vie for their respective goals.
