The 34th round of the Premier League was held this evening (Thursday) with the Liverpool city derby in focus in which Everton beat Liverpool 0:2 and apparently destroyed their championship dreams. Manchester United beat Sheffield United last in the table 2:4, after coming back twice on the way to a crazy turnaround. In addition, Crystal Palace beat Newcastle 2-0 thanks to a brace from Jean-Philippe Mattea to record a third consecutive win under Oliver Glasner, while Bournemouth beat Wolves 0-1 in a hard-fought game.
Everton – Liverpool 0:2
A fatal blow to Jurgen Klopp’s team in the championship race. The guest succumbed to the Toffees with goals from Jared Burnthwaite who took advantage of a defensive error in the 27th minute, and Dominic Calvert Lewin who powerfully struck in from a corner kick in the 58th minute. In doing so, the Reds remain three points behind Arsenal, and are one point above Manchester City, who have two games in hand.
In order to get back into the picture in the championship race, Klopp’s team will need two stumbles from each of their rivals in the little that remains until the end of the season. The Mighty Reds will host West Ham in the next round for a tough game and will hope to recover, while the Blues will hope to continue the positive momentum when they host Brentford.
Alexis McAllister vs. Dominic Calvert Lewin (Reuters) Andrew Robertson vs. Jack Harrison (Reuters)
27th minute, a goal! Everton went up to 0:1: Jared Burnthwaite took advantage of a difficult defensive error and pushed home from close range to give the hosts the lead
Everton players celebrate (Reuters) Abdulai Dokora vs. Virgil van Dijk (Reuters) Dominic Soboslai vs. James Tarkowski (Reuters) Dwight McNeil vs. Ibrahima Konata (Reuters) Jurgen Klopp, his last derby (Reuters)
58th minute, a goal! Everton went up to 0:2: Dominique Calvert Lewin rose above Trent Alexander Arnold and slammed in powerfully after a corner kick. Klopp’s trainees are in complete shock
Dominic Calvert Lewin scores (Reuters) Dominic Calvert Lewin celebrates (Reuters) Liverpool players in shock (Reuters)
Manchester United – Sheffield United 2:4
What a great game we got at Old Trafford. The visitors, who may be officially relegated in the next round, took the lead twice with goals from Jayden Bogle and Brereton Diaz. The host showed character and came back twice en route to a crazy victory, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes (double) and Rasmus Hoylund scoring for the much-maligned Eric Ten Brother’s side.
The Red Devils, who rose to sixth place at the expense of Newcastle, will host Vincent Kompany’s Burnley in the next round and hope to continue the winning streak, while the last in the table will be hosted by tough Newcastle and if they lose as mentioned, they will be officially relegated.
Alejandro Granacho against Anel Ahmadhodzic (Reuters) Bruno Fernandes (Reuters)
36th minute, a goal! Sheffield United went up to 0:1: Jayden Bogle took advantage of a catastrophic mistake in the defense, subdued Andre Unana and raised the latter in the table to a surprising lead
Sheffield United players celebrate (Reuters) Manchester United players are disappointed (Reuters)
42nd minute, a goal! Manchester United drew 1:1: Alejandro Granacho picked up a wonderful ball for Harry Maguire who made no mistake and slotted home to equalize for the hosts
Manchester United players celebrate (Reuters)
Minute 50, a goal! Sheffield United went up to 1:2: Brereton Diaz scored after Ben Osborne’s assist and made a huge 1:2 for the guest
Brereton Diaz celebrates (Reuters)
62nd minute, a goal! Manchester United draws 2:2: Bruno Fernandes leveled the score with a penalty for Erik ten Haag’s side
Bruno Fernandes and Kobe Mayno celebrate (Reuters)
81st minute, a goal! Manchester United went up to 2:3: Bruno Fernandes completed a personal double on the way to a wonderful transformation of the Red Devils
Bruno Fernandes is crazy (Reuters)
85th minute, a goal! Manchester United went up to 2:4: Rasmus Hoylund joined the celebration at Old Trafford, the brothers racing to victory in style
Manchester United players are happy (Reuters)
Crystal Palace – Newcastle 0:2
Oliver Glasner’s side continued to look excellent en route to an impressive win over the Magpies. The hosts celebrated a couple of Jean-Philippe Mattea (’55 and ’88) on the way to a third victory in a row. The Whites and Blacks, who dropped to seventh place, will host Sheffield United, last in the table, in the next round and will hope to return to winning ways. On the other hand, the Eagles will host Fulham for a very intriguing match.
Alexander Issac vs. Dean Henderson (Reuters) Bruno Guimaraes vs. Adam Wharton (Reuters)
55th minute, a goal! Crystal Palace went up 0:1: Jean-Philippe Mettet coolly finishes after a great tackle from Jordan Ayew, the Eagles celebrate
Crystal Palace players celebrate (Reuters) Anthony Gordon against Chris Richards (Reuters)
88th minute, a goal! Crystal Palace went up to 0:2: Matete completed a huge brace and doubled the lead for Oliver Glasner’s men
Crystal Palace players celebrate (Reuters)
Wolves – Bournemouth 1:0
It was tough, but in the end Andoni Ireola’s side prevailed over the stubborn hosts. A single goal by Antoine Samaniou in the 37th minute decided the match, Milos Karkaz was sent off in the 79th minute. Gary O’Neill’s side had two goals disallowed. The Cherries will meet Roberto de Zerbi’s Brighton in the next round and will try to record a second win in a row. In contrast, the Wolves will hope to recover against Luton.
Pablo Serbia vs Lewis Cook (Reuters)
37th minute, a goal! Bournemouth went up to 0:1: Antoine Semanio scored from close range and put the guests ahead 0:1
Antoine Samagno celebrates (Reuters) Max Kilman against Dominic Solanke (Reuters)
79th minute, red card! Milos Karkaz made a sharp tackle on an opposing player and left his team with 10 players
The referee draws a red card for Milosh Karkaz (Reuters)
