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Published on 2024-04-07 04:01:50
Bukayo Saka converted a penalty in the 33rd minute, while additional goals from Kai Havertz in the 62nd minute and Trossard in the 86th minute secured a 3-0 victory for Arsenal against Brighton, placing them at the top of the Premier League table and keeping their title aspirations alive. Meanwhile, Bruno Guimaraes scored his fourth goal of the season to help Newcastle defeat Fulham at Craven Cottage. Guimaraes found the back of the net late in the game after a build-up play involving substitute Harvey Barnes, with Fabian Schar seeing his earlier effort disallowed. Newcastle are now just one point behind sixth-placed Manchester United and are in contention for a spot in European competitions next season. Despite missed opportunities from Willian, Joao Palhinha, and Rodrigo Muniz, Fulham remained in 13th place in the league standings.
In another match, Manchester City continued to challenge for the title with a comeback victory against Crystal Palace, where Kevin de Bruyne scored his 100th goal for the club. Palace took an early lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta, but De Bruyne equalized with a fantastic finish in the first half. Mateta’s goal came after just three minutes as he capitalized on a pass from Adam Wharton, while De Bruyne responded with a curling shot 10 minutes later.
Although City faced a strong attacking threat from Palace, they took control in the second half. Rico Lewis scored within two minutes of the restart, followed by goals from Haaland and De Bruyne, who reached his milestone century with a powerful strike. Despite a late consolation goal from Odsonne Edouard, Palace fell short as City secured a crucial victory in the title race. With the win, City leveled on points with Liverpool, who were set to face Manchester United in a highly anticipated match.
Overall, Arsenal, Newcastle, and Manchester City emerged victorious in their respective matches, with each team showcasing their determination and skill on the field. As the title race heats up, fans can expect more thrilling moments and intense competition in the coming weeks.
