Chelsea strengthened their grip on the Premier League by winning (3-0) in Newcastle on Saturday for the 10th day, taking advantage of Liverpool’s draw against Brighton (2-2) and City’s defeat against Crystal Palace (0- 2), while United gave themselves some air by dominating Tottenham (3-0).
. Chelsea get out of the Magpies trap
Despite a valiant resistance from their hosts, the Blues ended up cracking Newcastle and come back with three valuable points from Saint-James’ Park.
With 25 units on the clock, the Londoners are 3 steps ahead of Liverpool (2nd) and 5 over City (3rd).
The joy of Chelsea defender Reece James, congratulated by German defender Antonio Rudiger, after opening the scoring on Newcastle’s lawn on October 30, 2021 on Matchday 10 of the Premier League / AFP
Thomas Tuchel’s men had to wait for a double from their side Reece James to open the way to success (1-0, 65th and 2-0, 77th).
In the process, Jorginho transformed a penalty (3-0, 81st) obtained by Kaï Havertz.
With a trip to Malmö on Tuesday which could be capital in the Champions League and the reception of Burnley (17th) next Saturday, Chelsea will have the opportunity to spend a quiet November international break.
. Liverpool let points slip away
Quickly endowed with a two-goal advantage, Liverpool had to be content with a draw against an attractive and unapologetic Brighton.
Jordan Henderson had put the Reds in front, well served by the 6th assist from Mohamed Salah (1-0, 4th) this season.
Senegalese Liverpool striker Sadio Mané scores the second goal against Spanish Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez on Matchday 10 of the Premier League on October 30, 2021 at Anfield Road Stadium / AFP
Sadio Mané then made the break with a superb diving header (2-0, 24th).
But the tide turned when Mané was refused a double by the VAR (34th), before the Seagulls were rewarded for their efforts by Enok Mwepu who reduced the score shortly before the break (2-1, 41st) .
Belgian Brighton midfielder Leandro Trossard (c) equalizes (2-2) against Liverpool on Matchday 10 of the Premier League on October 30, 2021 at Anfield Road Stadium / AFP
It was finally the Belgian Leandro Trossard who gave his team a deserved point after a magnificent collective action (2-2, 65th).
“In the second half we weren’t good enough. I didn’t like the attitudes at all. It was like + oh my God, it’s so hard +, but it was clear already before the match” , railed Jürgen Klopp who hopes that the Reds will ensure qualification for the knockout stages of C1 on Wednesday by beating Atlético Madrid at Anfield.
. Manchester City finds its demons
Deprived of offensive and defensive realism, Manchester City was beaten at home by Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace.
Spanish Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola in the 2-0 home loss to Crystal Palace on Premier League Matchday 10 on October 30, 2021 at the Etihad Stadium / AFP
With 68% possession, and only 3 shots on target out of 14, and an opponent who scored on 2 of his 3 attempts on target, this defeat is very similar to others suffered by the Citizens.
Wilfried Zaha, at the start of the match (0-1, 6th), and Conor Gallagher – player loaned by Chelsea to whom he is doing a good service -, at the very end (0-2, 88th), while City was at ten after the expulsion of Aymeric Laporte (45 + 2), offered their French coach the first major success on the bench of the Eagles, who remain despite everything only 13th.
. United change everything and bounce back
With a system of three central defenders and the association of Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani in attack, Manchester United (5th with 17 points) reacted by dominating the ghostly Spurs (3-0).
Uruguayan Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is congratulated by Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring the second goal against Tottenham on Matchday 10 of the Premier League on October 30, 2021 in London / AFP
The formula will deserve to be reviewed, but the beautiful volley from Ronaldo on a measured service from Bruno Fernandes (1-0, 39th) and the decisive pass from “CR7” for the small stung ball from Cavani (2-0, 64th) , gave a glimpse of beautiful things, even if everything was not perfect.
Off the bench, Marcus Rashford completed a success (3-0, 86th) which eases the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before another crucial meeting in Bergamo in C1 on Tuesday.
. Arsenal is back
Unbeaten since the end of August, Arsenal has moved up to 6th place, after their victory (2-0) at Leicester (10th with 14 points).
Since the correction (5-0) received at Manchester City on August 28, Arsenal has won 7 matches, 2 draws and took Leicester by the throat to open the scoring by Gabriel, from the head (1-0, 5th).
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe celebrates his goal with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Arsenal’s win at Leicester on Saturday October 30 in the Premier League / AFP
In the 18th, it was Emile Smith-Rowe who took advantage of the opposing defensive laxity and picked up a ball that was trailing in front of goal to double the stake (2-0, 18th). What to give back some ambitions to the Gunners this season.
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