MADRID 19 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Manchester City beat Ipswich (0-6) on matchday 22 of the Premier to return to the ‘Top 4’ of the classification, while Manchester United and Tottenham extended their worrying dynamic with defeats against Brighton (1- 3) and Everton (3-2).
Pep Guardiola’s men performed at Portman Road as they had not done at home for a long time, recovering sensations before a stretch of maximum demand in the Premier and Champions League. The return of Ruben Dias, the good level of Phil Foden, author of a double, and also a better version of Kevin De Bruyne allow a City that climbed to fourth position in the League to be optimistic.
With 38 points, tied with fifth place, which is Newcastle, Guardiola’s team is still very far from the leadership of Liverpool, 12 points and one more game, but the crisis seems forgotten. Foden’s double and Mateo Kovacic’s double settled the match in the first half, but Jeremy Doku and Erling Haaland joined the party.
Furthermore, Nottingham Forest is still perched on those Champions League positions as the revelation of the season after a 3-2 defeat to Southampton, with a perfect first half from Nuno Espírito Santo’s team. Meanwhile, the campaign continues to be very unfortunate for United and Tottenham, closer to relegation than to Europe.
The Red Devils, who came back in agony from their last match at Old Trafford three days ago, stumbled again and doubts increased about Ruben Amorim’s ability to lift the team. Brighton, in the opposite direction to their rival, scored 1-3, given by goalkeeper Onana in a serious error.
On the other hand, the ‘Spurs’ gave in to an Everton that is seeking a resurgence in David Moyes’ second stage as coach. The sixth day without a win for the Londoners leaves Ange Postecoglou in a delicate situation, while Goodison Park celebrated three golden points to move away from the relegation zone.
–PROGRAM AND RESULTS OF DAY 22 IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE.
-Saturday.
Newcastle – Bournemouth 1-4.
Brentford – Liverpool 0-2.
Leicester – Fulham 0-2.
West Ham – Crystal Palace 0-2.
Arsenal – Aston Villa 2-2.
-Domingo.
Everton – Tottenham 3-2.
Manchester United – Brighton 1-3.
Nottingham Forest – Southampton 3-2.
Ipswich – Manchester City 0-6.
-Monday.
Chelsea – Wolverhampton.