Thanks to double packer Salah: The FC Liverpool has in the Premier League on Saturday (October 21, 2023). Derby against FC Everton decided for themselves. is the leader of the table Manchester City, the FC follows arsenal.
Liverpool fought their way to a 2-0 (0-0) win against their local rivals after being in the majority for more than half. Mohamed Salah scored the goals in the 75th minute with a hand penalty and after a counterattack in stoppage time (90th + 7).
Salah redeems the “Reds”
In the 37th minute things weakened Everton himself. Ashley Youngwho had already received a yellow card after 18 minutes for his tough tackle on Luis Diaz, was sent off with a yellow-red card after another foul on Diaz.
Liverpool had a hard time despite the outnumbered situation until Michael Keane a handball occurred and Salah converted the penalty. Increased in the final phase Everton the pressure, but a counterattack from Liverpool by Darwin Núñez and Salah brought the decision.
Man City are top of the league for now
In the table of Premier League lies Liverpool one point behind league leaders Manchester City. The “Citizens” won against the surprise team Brighton & Hove Albion 2:1 (2:0).
Julian Alvarez (7th) and Erling Haaland with his ninth league goal of the season (19th). Manchester City in the lead, shortened for the guests Barca-Loan Ansu Fati (73′).
On Monday evening (October 23rd, 2023) could happen Tottenham Hotspurcurrently in fourth place, with a win against FC Fulham take back the championship lead.
Chelsea squandered a two-goal lead against Arsenal
The FC arsenal missed the chance in the London derby on Saturday evening Man City to overtake, but was allowed to recover after a two-goal deficit Stamford Bridge at least still happy about one point.
Cole Palmer (15th) with a penalty and Mykhailo Mudryk (48th) put the hosts in the lead. Despite many missed opportunities Chelsea the preliminary decision what Declan Rice (77th) and substitute Leandro Trossard (84th) finally punished. Both teams had chances in seven minutes of stoppage time. But the points remained divided.
United win in Sheffield
In the evening, a few hours after the death of club icon Bobby Charlton, Manchester United won 2-1 (1-1) at bottom team Sheffield United. Manchester climbed to eighth place in the Premier League. 2-1 at bottom club Sheffield United.
“We want to win for Sir Bobby”, midfielder Scott McTominay explained before the game. The Scot promptly took center stage: McTominay gave Manchester the lead (28th) before almost conceding a penalty in return – Oliver McBurnie equalized (34th). Shortly before the end, Diogo Dalot (77th) scored the winning goal.
Even before kick-off, things had become emotional at Bramall Lane: Captain Bruno Fernandes led United onto the field with a wreath in his hand, which he placed in the center circle. Fans and players from both teams then remembered Charlton with sustained applause. McTominay, who has been wearing the United jersey since he was five years old, had visibly paid tribute to Charlton before the game. “Each of us is thinking about him today, so it won’t be easy for us. Our thoughts are with his family”said the 26-year-old.