Arsenal’s fantastic form has continued since the world cup break, this week defeating Spurs away in a heated London Derby. The gunners had the chance to capitalize on United upsetting City and had to chance to go further ahead but needed to defeat Spurs who are chasing the Champions league.
Arsenal started strong with a deflection from a Saka cross that snuck in through a mistake from Lioris. Odegaard then sealed the win with a super strike from outside the box. Can this win really give Arsenal belief that this could be their year, as we enter the 2nd half of the season?
Manchester U and Geordies Win
Manchester United needed to beat Man City in the blockbuster Derby on Saturday. Wining would keep Man U’s resurgence going and push their claims for a Champions League place.
United went behind after a scoreless first half, with Grealish coming off the bench to give City the lead. However, United kept pressing and were rewarded with a controversial equalizer before Rashfords 82min winner. Tanking United to only 1 point ahead of Manchester City.
Newcastle United remained in 3rd position with a tough fought victory at home at the expense of an impressive Fulham. Fulham did miss a penalty in the entertaining victory & missed the chance to go 5th as Newcastle kept their title push very much alive.
And the Rest of the Action...
Saturday’s other fixtures saw Brighton win 3-0 at home to a disappointing Liverpool. Everton lost 2-1 at home to Southampton in a relegation battle whilst Notts Forest kept their strong winter up with a 2-0 win at home to Leicester.
Wolves won 1-0 at home West Ham to move out of the bottom 3 whilst Brentford won 2-0 at home to Bournemouth. ON Friday night Aston Villa won 2-1 against Leeds whilst Sunday’s early kick off saw Chelsea win 1-0 in their London derby with Crystal Palace.
Wesley Tronson is an award winning sport writer who spent 7 years in England in soccer and banking. He is now a senior regional manager in banking in Queensland