Premier League: Last minute bankruptcy for United – Liverpool is approaching

The fight for the premier class in the Premier League will be exciting again. Manchester United suffered a last-minute defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion, with Liverpool FC getting closer.

Up to the 99th (!) minute on Thursday evening (May 4th, 2023) it was 0-0 between United and the Europa League aspirants from southern England in a tough and uneventful game. But shortly before that, the video assistant had reported and reported a possible handball by United defender Luke Shaw after a corner kick.

Mac Allister’s winning goal

Referee André Marriner looked at the scene and pointed to the point after two minutes – another two minutes later Alexis Mac Allister converted the 1-0 winner in the 10th minute of added time.

United remain fourth, but their once-huge lead over Liverpool has shrunk to four points. Brighton climbed to sixth place and now has the very best chance of doing international business.

Haaland’s goal record puts Manchester City on top

The night before, Manchester City were back in the lead from their title rivals thanks to a goal record from Erling Haaland FC Arsenal accepted. The Norwegian star attacker scored on Wednesday (May 3rd, 2023) in the 70th minute in the 3-0 (0-0) against the defending champion West Ham United his 35th goal of the season.

Cole and Shearer relieved

Andy Cole and Alan Shearer had scored 34 goals in the past in the Premier League. Man City are one point ahead of Arsenal on 79 points and have played a game fewer.

Defender Nathan Aké had previously scored the opening goal with a header in the 52nd minute, Phil Foden (85th) made the final score. Team manager Pep Guardiola gave ex-Bielefeld Stefan Ortega confidence in goal, but Ilkay Gündogan was missing from the starting lineup.

Salah redeems Liverpool against Fulham

In another catch-up game, he sat down FC Liverpool against Fulham with 1:0 (1:0) through. Liverpool goalgetter Mohamed Salah made the decision in favor of the “Reds“.

With this hard-fought success, coach Jürgen Klopp’s team moved up to four points behind the fourth-placed record champions Manchester United approach, who, however, has played two games less.