Arsenal on course for the Champions League
arsenal won the classic against at the start of the 34th matchday in the Premier League Manchester United 3:1 and by beating the direct competitor took a big step towards qualifying for the Champions League.
arsenal secured fourth place in the table ahead of their archrival with 60 points Tottenham. the Spurs came in Brentford not beyond a 0-0 draw. For the Red Devils on the other hand, participation in the premier class is a long way off, already six points behind the Gunnerswho also have a catch-up game up their sleeves.
Momentum taken from Chelsea success
arsenal went after the win at FC during the week Chelsea to work confidently from the start. Manchester United on the other hand, was just as vulnerable as in the 0:4 beating in Liverpoolthe Gunners used the first chance against the sleepy one United-Defense: The shot from Bukayo Saka could David DeGea still fend off, but Nuno Tavares scored unchallenged in the follow-up for the early lead (2nd).
Saka increased after almost half an hour for those who were still dominant Gunners per penalty. Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned to the starting XI, made the connection for United (34th) and at the same time scored his 100th goal in the Premier League.
Fernandes misses a penalty as United’s crisis deepens
After the break, the Red Devils stronger. Bruno Fernandes After a handball from Tavares from the penalty spot, he missed a huge opportunity to equalize and only put the penalty on the post. Granit Xhaka (70th) restored the old distance with a powerful shot from 20 meters, the first goal of the season for the Swiss.
During the week had the 0: 4 beating at FC Liverpool the crisis of meaning in the Red Devils aggravated. Coach Ralf Rangnick had spoken of an embarrassing performance and then confirmed that the team was in urgent need of renovation. Erik ten Hag, who was officially confirmed as the new coach on Thursday, can take on this task in the new season.
Liverpool in the explosive city duel against Everton
At Liverpool, after the gala against record champions United, confidence for the title fight has grown, with six games still to play. Liverpool may be just as leaders City don’t allow yourself to slip – the duel against the city rivals everton promises additional explosiveness: The “toffees” currently only have one point ahead of the relegation zone, but also one game more in the back hand.
“This derby has always had a special meaning“Said Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp at the BBC. “This time it’s maybe even more important, there’s a lot at stake for both teams.”
Liverpool still has the chance of a historic ‘quadruple’ of four titles: league, Champions League and two cup wins in England.
The highlights of the game between Liverpool and Everton are also available on Sunday from 7:15 p.m. in the sports show.
Source: red/dpa/sid