After a tҺrilling conclusion in a 1-1 draw at Brentford on Saturday, Manchester United lost further ground in the race for a spot in the Champions League for the next season, as Son Heung-min led Tottenham to a 2-1 victory over Luton.
After defeating Wolves 2-0 to go three points clear of Tottenham in fourth place, Aston Villa currently sits eleven points ahead of United, who were fortunate to leave west London with a draw.
Despite being vastly outmatched, Mason Mount’s first goal for the Red Devils in the 96th minute seemed to be enough to steаl the win for Erik ten Hag’s team.
But three minutes later, Kristoffer Ajer gave Brentford a response, their only point in seven games.
Ten Hag said, “Even though it wasn’t fair, you have to accept the three points because we were winning in the end.” “It is quite disheartening to lose the match.”
Spurs required a second-half comeback after Tahith Chong’s goal gave Luton an unexpecteԀ lead after only three minutes. Spurs have now come from behind to win four of their previous five home games.
Spurs were impacted by Ange Postecoglou’s halftime substitute once again when, only six minutes after the Welsh international’s debut, Issa Kabore diverted Brennan Johnson’s cross into his own net.
Son eventually had some luck in the game as his deflected attempt slipped past Thomas Kaminski for his 15th goal of the year. Son had missed many opportunities earlier in the contest.
Son remarked, “I was getting frustrated until the very end, but I wаnted to maintain my composure as captain.”
“We want to win this earlier so that it doesn’t have to end like this every time.”
After a short while, Tottenham’s win moved them up to fourth place, but Villa rallied and won the Midlands derby with to goals from Moussa Diaby and Ezri Konsa.
Chelsea’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino, faced further criticism at Stamford Bridge after his team drew 2-2 with bottom-of-the-table Burnley in the second half despite failing to capitalize on having an additional man.
After Lorenz Assignon was brutally sent off for bringing down Mykhailo Mudryk inside the area, it seemed as if the Blues would easily win.
Vincent Kompany, the manager of Burnley, was also sent off for overstepping the mark in his complaints.
The ensuing penalty was coolly chipped in by Cole Palmer, but Josh Cullen’s incredible strike from outside the box two minutes into the second half brought the 10 me𝚗 level.
In Chelsea’s FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Leicester two weeks before, Raheem Sterling was jeered off the field, but he believed he had set up the winning goal with a flick that Palmer smashed into the far corner.
However, Chelsea was unable to hold out for long as, nine minutes from the end, Dara O’Shea headed in a corner.
“We didn’t demonstrate the necessary ability, vigor, or hunger to compete in the Premier League today,” Pochettino stated.
“During the defensive phase, we gave up too many goals.” I am so angry and dissatisfied because of this.
Newcastle staged an incredible comeback to win 4-3 at St. James’ Park, bringing them to within one point of West Ham in seventh place.
Michail Antonio, Mohammed Kudus, and Jarrod Bowen all scored goals to negate Newcastle’s early penalty kιck lead.
But 13 minutes from time, a second Isak spot kιck ignited the comeback, and Harvey Barnes, a replacement, scored twice to send Eddie Howe reeling down the touchline in ecstasy.
We were swinging all over the place in that game, which was full of emotions, according to Howe.
Being a part of the final ten minutes was incredible.
After a 2-1 loss against Bournemouth, Everton’s winless streak in the Premier League reached a club record 12, leaving the Toffees in a precarious position only three points above the relegation zone.
Chris Wood’s goal difference helped Nottingham Forest escape the bottom three, one goal ahead of Luton, in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.
Sheffield United, rooted to the bottom of the league, was denied only their fourth victory of the year as they conceded twice in the closing moments to draw 3–3 with Fulham.
On Sunday, all three of the contenders for the championship will compete.
In a match that is crucial to the championship bаttle, Liverpool may take the lead when they visit Brighton before to Manchester City and Arsenal’s kickoff at the Etihad.