Manchester City turned a deficit into a win at Everton on Wednesday (December 27, 2023). City rivals United had accomplished the same thing the day before. Liverpool are currently top of the English league table Premier League.
The “Citizens” won 3-1 at Everton FC after being 0-1 down at half-time and moved up to fourth place in the table. Manchester had significantly better chances in the first half hour, but Everton took the lead through Jack Harrison (29th). But after the break, the club world champion turned the tables. Phil Foden (53′) and Julian Alvarez (64′) turned the game in favor of Pep Guardiola’s team, Bernardo Silva completed the clear victory (87′).
“Reds” ahead at least until Thursday
Previously the Liverpool FC On Boxing Day we secured the lead in the table again, at least for the time being. Coach Jürgen Klopp’s team won Burnley FC 2:0 (1:0). Manchester United were able to celebrate a home win after being 2-0 down. Chelsea FC picked up a win on Wednesday.
Liverpool lived up to their role as favorites early on and took the lead through Darwin Nunez (6th minute). The guests continued to dominate the game after that, but missed further good opportunities until the break.
The “Reds” were the better team even after the change. The VAR conceded the goal from Harvey Elliott (55th) because Mohamed Salah was offside. Diogo Jota (90th) made the decision.
Manchester United turns game against Aston Villa
Manchester United turned around with a 3-2 win Aston Villa a residue. It was very quiet Old Trafford, when John McGin (22nd) and Leander Dendoncker (26th) shot Aston Villa into the lead. But the second part of the game belonged to the hosts. Alejandro Garnacho first made the connection (59th) and then even equalized (71st). When Rasmus Højlund scored the third goal of the “Red Devils” (82′), the venerable stadium in the northwest of England was upside down.
United’s Rasmus Hojlund celebrates his winning goal against Aston Villa
Villa missed the chance to catch up with league leaders Liverpool, Man United moved up to sixth place. Arsenal can win against on Thursday West Ham regain the lead in the table.
Bernd Leno pushes ball boys – and apologizes
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno caused a commotion with a ball boy on Boxing Day – and quickly apologized. The nine-time German national soccer player Fulham FC had the boy during the 0:3 AFC Bournemouth took the ball out of his hand and pushed the boy after it, as could be seen on TV pictures.
Apparently Leno hadn’t moved quickly enough before the boy gave him the ball. During the next break in play, Leno was seen apologizing to the ball boy and the two hugged. It is unclear whether the action will have consequences for the German goalkeeper.
Justin Kluivert, Dominic Solanke and Luis Sinisterra scored the goals for Bournemouth.
Nottingham surprises Newcastle
Thanks to goals from New Zealander Chris Wood (45th + 1, 53rd and 60th), relegation candidate Nottingham Forest celebrated 3-1 (1-1). Newcastle United the first victory under the new one Team manager Nuno Espirito Santo. At the same time, it was the first success after seven league games without a win.
Wood turned the game around after former Dortmund player Alexander Isak (23’/foul penalty) had given the hosts the lead.
Espirito Santo, once Coach the Wolverhampton Wanderers and from Tottenham Hotspur, had Nottingham took over last week after his predecessor Steve Cooper was fired. On his debut, the Portuguese suffered a 2-3 defeat against AFC Bournemouth conceded.
Newcastle loses touch
Newcastle currently has four defeats from its last five league games and is threatened Champions League-Losing sight of ranks.
Celebrated in the table cellar Luton Town a 3:2 (1:0) win at the bottom Sheffield United. After the interim 1-2 deficit, two own goals from Jack Robinson (77th) and Anis Slimane (81st) gave the guests victory.
Chelsea with a late win
On Wednesday, Chelsea FC scored three important points. The “Blues” defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after goals from Mykhaylo Mudryk and Noni Mandueke. Michael Olise scored the interim equalizer. Manduele scored late in the 89th minute to give Chelsea the win.
