MADRID, 31 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Liverpool beat Chelsea 4-1 this Wednesday in a match on matchday 22, which served as Anfield to honor Jürgen Klopp, while Manchester City beat Burnley 3-1 to maintain the pace in the highest zone of the Premier League.
In the Reds' stadium, Darwin Núñez took center stage with five of his team's seven shots in the first 20 minutes, including a volley that hit the post. However, Diogo Jota opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after a slalom that ended with him getting between the centre-backs and beating the rival goalkeeper with a low shot from close range.
The young right back Conor Bradley made it 2-0 in the 39th minute, with a cross shot as soon as he entered the Chelsea area and making a good assist from Luis Díaz. Just before the break, Núñez hit the post with a penalty. But Klopp's pupils did not blame him and Dominik Szoboszlai headed home the third (65'), from Bradley's cross.
Although Christopher Nkunku reduced the gap in the 71st minute, with a shot that hit the post, Liverpool continued in roller mode and scored the final 4-1 thanks to Díaz (79'), clinching a good cross at the far post. of Núñez from the left wing.
This victory placed the 'red' team in the lead with 51 points, followed by Manchester City that has 46 points and a match still pending on the calendar. Thus, Pep Guardiola's men defeated Burnley thanks to a double from Julián Álvarez in just 22 minutes and another goal from Rodri Hernández right at the start of the second half.
Tottenham Hotspur are not far behind (4th, 43 pts.), who came back at home (3-2) against Brentford with goals from Destiny Udogie, Brennan Johnson and Richarlison. This result left the 'bees' with 22 points, close to a relegation zone where Burnley follows with 12 points.
–RESULTS AND SCHEDULES OF DAY 22 IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE.
-Martes.
Nottingham Forest – Arsenal 1-2.
Fulham – Everton 0-0.
Luton – Brighton 4-0.
Crystal Palace – Sheffield United 3-2.
Aston Villa – Newcastle 1-3.
-Wednesday.
Manchester City – Burnley 3-1.
Tottenham – Brentford 3-2.
Liverpool – Chelsea 4-1.
-Thursday, February 1.
West Ham – Bournemouth 20.30.
Wolves – Manchester United 21.15.