MADRID, 12 Nov. (PRESS EUROPE) –
Arsenal did not fail (0-2) in their visit to bottom club Wolverhampton this Saturday on matchday 16 of the Premier League to extend their lead in English football ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup break, thanks in part to the defeat of Manchester City at home against Brentford (1-2).
Mikel Arteta’s team left a decent first half, despite a ball on the wood from Gabriel Jesus. After the break, the march was more evident with Martin Odegaard’s 0-1. The Norwegian completed the leader’s victory with a brace. Thus, the ‘gunner’ team has 37 points, five more than the second, while the Wolves are confident that Julen Lopetegui will do the miracle.
The day started with surprises in the morning session. City suffered their second defeat of the season against a Brentford who recovered the role of giant killer. A brace from Ivan Toney, immediate vindication of his non-inclusion in England’s World Cup squad, sealed the visitor’s victory at the Etihad Stadium.
The England striker knocked out the holders in the 98th minute, having also given Brentford the lead in the 16th minute. Foden equalized just before the break and Pep Guardiola’s side pushed harder in the second half, where Ilkay Gundogan he missed a very clean shot. Brentford didn’t back down and created danger until the bell rang with Toney’s tenth Premier League goal.
In addition, Newcastle added a fifth consecutive win, 10 games without losing, to defend third position from Tottenham who had lost hours earlier. A great goal from Joe Willock in the 67th minute gave the locals victory over a Chelsea side who have gone five games without winning and are eight points adrift of the ‘Champions’ zone.
For their part, Spurs have crushed the ‘Magpies’, though they ultimately remain fourth, with another comeback this season. Antonio Conte’s men let Spanish striker Rodrigo’s great brace scoreless, giving Leeds the lead twice. Rodrigo Bentancur, with a brace in one minute (83′), unleashed the madness in London in the 4-3 final.
Meanwhile, Liverpool beat Southampton (3-1) where Nathan Jones made his debut as a substitute. The Brazilian Roberto Firmino, who will not participate in the World Cup, opened the can but Adams maintained the confidence of the guests at Anfield (1-1). However, a double from Darwin Núñez decided the match before the break for a “red” side once again moving closer to the European zone in the table.
–RESULTS AND PROGRAM OF THE 16TH PREMIER LEAGUE.
-Saturday November 12th.
Manchester City 1-2 Brentford.
Bournemouth 3-0 Everton.
Liverpool 3-1 Southampton.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace.
Tottenham 4-3 Leeds United.
West Ham 0-2 Leicester.
Newcastle 1-0 Chelsea.
Wolves 0-2 Arsenal.
– Sunday 13.
Brighton-Aston Villa 15.00.
Fulham-Manchester United 17.30.
