In Saturday’s match of the 17th round of the English Premier League, the players of Manchester City clearly managed to beat West Ham 3:0 and temporarily got to the top of the table by a point ahead of Arsenal.
However, the “Gunners” were able to return to the first place in a few hours, at 21.00 CET they presented themselves on the field of Everton.
“Citizens” achieved their fifth league victory in a row. Erling Haaland contributed two goals, Tijjani Reijnders added another accurate shot.
It was Haaland’s 103rd and 104th goals in the Premier League, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s record, the Portuguese scored 103 goals for Manchester United in 2003-2009 and 2021-22.
However, the Norwegian gunner needed 122 games less for 104 hits. He has already scored 19 times in this league season.
VIDEO: Erling Haaland’s second goal
With Martin Dúbravka in goal, Burnley managed a 1:1 draw at Bournemouth and ended a seven-match losing streak.
The Slovakian goalkeeper conceded in the 68th minute when Antoine Semenyo beat him with a precise shot from outside the penalty area towards the far post.
The guests were always on the short end of the ball and only shot at the home goal in the 86th minute.
However, in the 90th minute, the penultimate team in the table saved a point, substitute Armando Broja scored with a header.
VIDEO: Reece James’ goal from a free kick
In the next match, Newcastle United drew with FC Chelsea 2:2. The home team led 2-0 after 20 minutes thanks to two goals by German striker Nick Woltemade, but they did not keep the promising lead.
“The Blues” equalized in the second half with strikes from Reece James and Joao Pedro. The “Magpies” moved to 11th place with 23 points, Chelsea remained in fourth place with 29 points.
Premier League – Round 17:
Newcastle United – Chelsea FC 2:2 (2:0)
Goals: 4. Woltemade, 20. Woltemade – 49. R. James, 66. Pedro
AFC Bournemouth – FC Burnley 1:1 (0:0)
Goals: 68. Semenyo – 90. Number
/M. Dubravka (Burnley) caught the whole game/
Brighton & Hove Albion – AFC Sunderland 0:0
Manchester City – West Ham United 3:0 (2:0)
Goals: 5. a 69. Haaland, 38. Reijnders
Wolverhampton Wanderers – FC Brentford 0:2 (0:0)
Goals: 63. a 83. Lewis-Potter
