The season was already a failure for Manchester United, but now there was the next low point. Crystal Palace inflicted a bitter 0:4 (0:2) blow on the record champions on Sunday (May 6th, 2024). The “Red Devils” remain eighth in the Premier League and have probably lost their last chance to reach the top 5. The gap to fifth place is six points.
Already in the first half, Michael Olise (12th) and the former Mainz player Jean-Philippe Mateta (40th) ensured a comfortable lead of the 14th place in the table. from London. After the break, Crystal Palace added Tyrick Mitchell (58th) and Olise again (66th), causing another blow in the neck and the heaviest defeat for Man United this season.
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Their coach Erik ten Hag has been criticized for a long time, but still has the opportunity to win a title in this otherwise messed up season with a win in the FA Cup final against local rivals Manchester City (May 25, 2024).
Liverpool back on the road to success
Liverpool FC had previously kept its theoretical chances of winning the championship title alive with a 4-2 (2-0) win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (May 5th, 2024). With two games to go, Liverpool are five points behind league leaders Arsenal and four points behind defending champions Manchester City, who still have a game in hand. It was the penultimate home game under Jürgen Klopp, who will be leaving the Reds after this season.
Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott celebrates his goal against Tottenham.
Mohamed Salah (16th) and Andrew Robertson (45th) scored for the hosts at Anfield before the break. After the break, Cody Gakpo (50th) and Harvey Elliott (59th) even increased the score to 4-0. After that, Liverpool lost the line a bit, Richarlison (72nd) and Heung-Min Son (77th) made things exciting again with their goals. After the defeat, Spurs, fifth in the table, no longer have a realistic chance of making it into the Champions League.
Arsenal and Man City without any problems
League leaders Arsenal had already won 3-0 against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday and increased their points account to 83 points on matchday 36. But champions Manchester City also completed their mandatory task confidently and still have the title win in their own hands after the 5-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Skyblues (82) are one point behind Arsenal but still have one more game to play.
Erling Haaland shone with his first Premier League four-pack and kept Manchester City on course for their fourth championship title in a row. The Norwegian star striker scored a hat-trick in the first half – and added another goal after the break.
Erling Haaland cheers with Phil Foden von Manchester City
Havertz wins a penalty to give Arsenal the lead
Bukayo Saka put Arsenal on course with a safely converted penalty just before half-time (45th minute) after Kai Havertz was brought down in the penalty area by Bournemouth keeper Mark Travers.
Leandro Trossard made the preliminary decision, in the middle of a stormy phase for the guests, the Belgian striker (70th) finished after careful preparatory work by Declan Rice. Rice, the Gunners’ best man, also made the final score 3-0 in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka celebrate a goal for Arsenal
Strong week for Chelsea
Chelsea FC celebrated an even greater success on Sunday (May 5th, 2024). With goals from Cole Palmer (15th), Conor Gallagher (30th), Noni Madueke (36th) and Nicolas Jackson (48th/81st), the “Blues” defeated West Ham United 5-0 (3-0 ). Chelsea had already put in a convincing performance against Tottenham (2-0) during the week and is making a bit of amends at the end of a disappointing season.
Ipswich Town return to the Premier League after 22 years
Ipswich Town returns to the English Premier League after 22 years. The 1981 UEFA Cup winners completed their move from the third to the first division with a 2-0 win against Huddersfield Town.
Ipswich Town fans celebrate promotion to the Premier League
Previously, former champions Leicester City had already achieved promotion to the upper house. Leeds United, with German coach Daniel Farke, has to go into the playoffs as third in the Championship.