The midweek round of Premier League action began with wins for Crystal Palace and Leicester City. In the opening matches of Matchday 14, Palace secured a narrow 1-0 victory away at Ipswich thanks to Mateta’s goal, while Leicester defeated West Ham 3-1 at home, with goals from Vardy, El Khannouss, and Daka. Fulkrug scored the lone goal for the Hammers.
On Wednesday, it’s the turn of Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea. The Citizens, who have dropped to 5th in the table after four consecutive losses, host Nottingham Forest, aiming to overcome their toughest period yet under Pep Guardiola’s tenure.
League leaders Liverpool, fresh from a 2-0 weekend win over Manchester City at Anfield, face a challenging trip to St. James’ Park to take on Newcastle. The Magpies have been inconsistent this season but remain a formidable opponent at home.
Premier League, Forest holds Liverpool as City and Chelsea falter
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Chelsea, enjoying a strong run with six consecutive positive results across the Premier League and Conference League, look to continue their form under Enzo Maresca. The Blues, who recently scored three past Aston Villa, now face Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium.
The highlight of the round, however, is the clash at Emirates Stadium between Arsenal and Manchester United, famously dubbed "The Battle of Old Trafford." This historic rivalry has roots dating back to the early 1980s, particularly during Sir Alex Ferguson’s time at the helm of the Red Devils, when he squared off against Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal in countless memorable encounters.
At 9:15 PM, United will aim to build on their dominant 4-0 win over Everton, while Arsenal seeks a fourth consecutive victory after defeating Nottingham, Sporting Lisbon, and West Ham in recent weeks. The stage is set for another thrilling chapter in this storied rivalry.
