Aston Villa beat Newcastle to take the title race to a close fourth-place finish on Sunday in Manchester United’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to lift Arsenal’s hopes of winning.
Unai Emery’s men were level on points with Manchester City, whose title chances were improved by Villa’s impressive 2-0 victory at Newcastle.
Michael Carrick’s dream job as United boss continued thanks to Matheus Cunha’s stunning victory a week after dominating City in the Manchester derby.
“A really agonizing one,” remarked Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. “But now it’s time to be very close to those players who have inspired us all to win,” he said.
Arsenal had a lead when a penalty error by Martin Zubimendi was saved by Bryan Mbeumo.
The visitors won the opening match of the second half thanks to Patrick Dorgu’s brilliant strike.
Arsenal were blunt as an attacking force from open play, not for the first time this season, despite their lofty position in the top league.
But when Mikel Merino cornered them on 84 minutes, they could rely on their skill from set pieces to equalize.
The Gunners’ hopes of winning their first league title in 22 years were shattered when Cunha fired a powerful shot from outside the box just as it was about to happen.
To increase United’s chances of playing in the Champions League for the first time in three years, Victory also helped them reach the top four.
To come here and score three goals, go one down, go back, then set back, and keep going, Carrick remarked. It was a significant moment for us, he said.
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With their first victory at St. James’ Park in 21 years, Villa kept alive their long-awaited bid for a league title.
“Wow, the power they have,” reads the statement “We are competing against Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham” said Emery. However, we are engaged in a fight and remain there.
Ollie Watkins scored with a brilliant strike from outside the box just before the hour mark when the England international headed in Lucas Digne’s cross.
Even with their ninth place finish, Newcastle is only four points clear of the top five, which is likely to guarantee a place in the Champions League.
With a 3-1 victory at Selhurst Park, Chelsea added more pain to Crystal Palace.
Despite announcing he would leave the Eagles when his contract expires at the end of the season, Oliver Glasner promised to do everything in his power to turn around the team’s miserable run.
After Jaydee Canvot’s poor backpass freed Estevao to sprint clear and fire in Chelsea’s opener on 34 minutes, Palace are now winless in 11 games and have never recovered.
The Brazilian then doubled the Blues’ advantage just before half-time when he met compatriot Joao Pedro.
Liam Rosenior has won four games in five since taking over at Stamford Bridge, and Enzo Fernandez’s penalty sealed it with a penalty.
By only taking Brentford for the second time this season, Nottingham Forest significantly improved their chances of surviving.
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