EPL: Man United out of Top 4, Chelsea meet Liverpool

Chelsea meet Liverpool

LONDON – The English Premier League season 2022/23 completed matchday 29 after all the ten games played from last Saturday to Monday.

In the last match of this gameweek, Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 against Everton in the away game, grabbing one point to rise to fourth place in the EPL table.

The Spurs have the same points as Newcastle and Manchester United, pushing the Red Devils out from the top four with better goals difference, but two more games played.

The battle of top four is getting intense, in order to grab the tickets into the UEFA Champions League next season, as there are only nine games left.

Newcastle have a bright opportunity to secure third of fourth place at the end of this season, after they beat United 2-0 last Sunday.

Scorer list: Kane and Keane

At Goodison Park, Everton lost a player as Abdoulaye Doucoure got a red card in the 58th minute, resulting from his rude attack on Tottenham’s top striker Harry Kane.

Then, Kane scored the opening goal through a penalty kick in the 68th minute, the Englishman’s 250th goal in the EPL.

The visiting team also lost a man as Lucas Moura was sent off in the 88th minute after a violent tackle.

The Toffees finally secured one point, thanks to the equaliser from Michael Keane through a fantastic long shot in the 90’.

The home team is now in 15th place with 27 points, still at the risk of relegation.

Upcoming: Chelsea Vs Liverpool

The Premier League continues this Tuesday, featuring the clash of the giants between Chelsea and Liverpool in the make-up game of matchday 8.

The rivalry of the depressing duo is being focused on which one could recover and advance into higher position in the EPL standings.

The Blue Lions meet a big challenge after they sacked their head coach Graham Potter last Sunday, and have Bruno Saltor as their caretaking manager.

The London club hopes that the Spanish could bring his squad to reclaim their reputation in Stamford Bridge, after their 0-2 loss to Aston Villa last week at the home stadium.

Also, Chelsea is desperate to return to top ten in the standings, to hold a chance into the European competition next season.

Leicester City Vs Aston Villa

Meanwhile, Leicester City will face Aston Villa at the same day in the EPL make-up game of matchday 7.

The Blue Foxes are in second bottom of the EPL table, forcing them to sack their club manager Brendon Rodgers last Sunday.

The former Premier League champion set their priority as escaping from the relegation zone in their remaining ten matches.

Meanwhile, Leeds United will play against Bournemouth tonight.

The White Roses who are in 18th place, also struggling to avoid dropping into the EFL Championship next season.

The battle of relegation is getting intense this season, as nine teams in the bottom half of the EPL table have only a gap of seven points.

Southampton, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Everton and Wolverhampton are other potential clubs to leave the Premier League after May.