On January 30th, Premier League action saw Arsenal and Newcastle come out on top in their respective matches, with Arsenal’s victory over Nottingham Forest putting them in second place in the league standings.
Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, with goals from Jesus and Saka helping them clinch the win. Despite facing a tightly defensive Nottingham Forest, Arsenal managed to break the deadlock in the 65th minute and ultimately secure all 3 points. The victory puts them in second place, just two points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Newcastle, on the other hand, defeated Aston Villa 3-1, ending their four-game losing streak. Swiss defender Schaal played a crucial role in Newcastle’s victory, contributing to two goals in the first half and helping them secure a comfortable lead. Despite a late goal from Villa’s Watkins, Newcastle held on for the win, moving up to seventh place in the league standings.
In other Premier League action, Brighton and Newcastle both suffered defeats, while Fulham drew 0-0 with Everton and Crystal Palace secured a 3-2 victory over Sheffield United.
With the Premier League title race heating up, all eyes will be on Liverpool’s upcoming match against Chelsea and Manchester City’s game against Burnley as the top teams vie for crucial points in the standings.