Man City Falters Again
Manchester City’s Premier League woes continued as they managed only a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, marking their eighth failure to win in nine league games.
- First Half Action:
- Daniel Muñoz struck early for Palace, capitalizing on Will Hughes’ pass to put the hosts ahead after just four minutes.
- Erling Haaland responded with a towering header from Matheus Nunes’ cross, bringing his season tally to 13 league goals, tied with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race.
- Second Half Drama:
- Palace regained the lead through Maxence Lacroix’s header from Hughes’ corner.
- Rico Lewis equalized with a stunning strike but was later sent off, leaving City with 10 men in the final minutes.
City remains fourth, eight points adrift of leaders Liverpool, further denting their title defense hopes.
Manchester City’s English defender #82 Rico Lewis (C) reacts as he receives a red card during the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park in south London on December 7, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
Merseyside Derby Postponed
The highly anticipated derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park was called off due to safety concerns arising from Storm Darragh, which brought high winds and heavy rain to western England.
- Everton stated, “The safety of fans, staff, and players is of paramount importance.”
- The match will be rescheduled, delaying the final derby at Goodison Park.
Brentford Stuns Newcastle
Brentford showcased their dominance at home, defeating Newcastle 4-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
- Highlights:
- Bryan Mbeumo opened with a solo stunner, while Yoane Wissa, Nathan Collins, and Kevin Schade added to Brentford’s tally.
- Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes struck in vain as defensive errors cost the Magpies.
Brentford rose to seventh, while Newcastle slipped to 12th.
Villa Rises to Fifth
Aston Villa edged past Southampton 1-0 at Villa Park, with Colombian striker Jhon Durán scoring the lone goal, exploiting defensive lapses from the Saints.
Sunday’s Fixtures
With Liverpool’s postponement, Arsenal and Chelsea have the chance to close the gap at the top. Arsenal visits Fulham, while Chelsea faces Tottenham in high-stakes encounters.
Stay tuned for Manchester United’s evening clash against Nottingham Forest as the Red Devils aim to recover from their midweek loss to Arsenal.
