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The European football weekend delivered excitement and significant results across the major leagues. In the Premier League, Liverpool secured a crucial victory over Manchester City, winning 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring, netting his 30th goal of the season, before Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the win, allowing the Reds to strengthen their grip on the top spot with an 11-point lead over their closest rivals.
Arsenal, on the other hand, suffered a setback in the title race, losing 1-0 at home to West Ham, with Jarrod Bowen scoring the decisive goal. In a thrilling encounter, Newcastle edged Nottingham Forest 4-3 in a dramatic finish, with Alexander Isak scoring twice to complete a late comeback.
Aston Villa came from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1, thanks to a brace from Marco Asensio, assisted twice by Marcus Rashford. The victory boosts Unai Emery’s side’s European ambitions, while Chelsea suffered yet another defeat, further complicating their league position.
In the Bundesliga, Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen continue to impress, defeating Holstein Kiel 2-0 and setting a new away unbeaten record with 28 consecutive matches without a loss on the road. This achievement sends a strong message to Bayern Munich in the ongoing title race.
In La Liga, Atlético Madrid cruised past Valencia with a 3-0 victory at the Mestalla. Julián Álvarez starred with a first-half brace, while Ángel Correa sealed the win late in the game. There were also key victories for Real Madrid (2-0 against Girona) and Barcelona (2-0 against Las Palmas), keeping the title race tight.
In Ligue 1, Lille claimed an important 2-1 victory over Monaco, solidifying their position in the European spots. Meanwhile, fans were treated to an entertaining clash between Saint-Étienne and Angers, which ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw with constant twists and turns.
