Arsenal Drop Points, City Get Closer, and the Race for Top 4 & Relegation

Apr 16, 2023

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Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle react to Match Round 31 of the 2022-23 Premier League season.

(1:56) Arsenal got out to an early 2-0 lead, but couldn't hold on as they dropped points away at West Ham, drawing 2-2. Arsenal still hold a 4 point lead at the top of the table, but concerns remain over Mikel Arteta's squad.
(21:00) Manchester City continue to put pressure on Arsenal as they win again, beating Leicester City 3-1 at home to spoil Dean Smith's debut. Erling Haaland scored his 32nd goal of the Premier League campaign in the win, as City now trail Arsenal by 4 points.
(28:17) Manchester United went to Nottingham Forest with a number of first team injuries but took all three points, winning 2-0. Antony and Diogo Dalot scored the goals, as United look to lock up a Champions League spot.
(38:34) Tottenham struggled again, losing at home to Bournemouth 3-2, giving up a goal in the 95th minute. The win for Bournemouth was important for their survival hopes, and another win for Gary O'Neil was enough to earn Robbie Mustoe's Underappreciated Performer of the Week
(44:17) Aston Villa continue to impress, beating an in-form Newcastle United 3-0. Ollie Watkins scored a brace, as European football is becoming more and more realistic for Unai Emery's squad. Alex Moreno has been a great addition to the club, and he was Robbie Earle's Underappreciated Performer of the Week
(49:30) Chelsea continue to struggle this season, losing Frank Lampard's third match in three as they fall at home to Brighton 2-1. The loss sees Chelsea stay in 11th place in the league, while Brighton sit in 7th.
(55:43) Wolves beat Brentford 2-0 with Diego Costa scoring his first goal for the club. Wolves move up to 13th place in the league, trying to avoid the drop zone.
(57:45) Crystal Palace look like a different squad under Roy Hodgson, winning again against bottom of the league Southampton 2-0 behind two Eze goals. Palace are now in 12th place, 9 points above the relegation zone.
(59:31) Everton struggled at home against Fulham, losing 3-1. Everton are ahead only on goal difference ahead of Nottingham Forest, sitting in 17th place, one spot above relegation.