Premier League Matchday 21 Results and Standings Update
The 21st round of Premier League matches has concluded, bringing some unexpected turns in the title race. League leaders Liverpool were held to a draw by Nottingham Forest, while Chelsea and Manchester City also dropped points. Arsenal capitalized by winning the North London derby, closing the gap on Liverpool. Here’s a summary of the results:
- Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth
- West Ham 3-2 Fulham
- Brentford 2-2 Manchester City
- Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool
- Newcastle 3-0 Wolves
- Everton 0-1 Aston Villa
- Leicester City 0-2 Crystal Palace
- Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham
- Ipswich Town 0–2 Brighton
- Manchester United 3-1 Southampton
Despite the draw, Liverpool maintains a four-point lead at the top of the table over Arsenal, who have played one more game. Chelsea’s winless streak extended to five matches after a draw with Bournemouth, complicating their title aspirations. Manchester City stumbled again, while Manchester United secured a win against bottom-placed Southampton. Newcastle’s victory over Wolves propelled them into fourth place, and Aston Villa’s narrow win at Everton moved them into the top five.
Current Standings
Liverpool leads with 47 points, while Southampton sits at the bottom with just 6 points. The top four – Liverpool, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle – are currently in Champions League qualification spots. Chelsea, Manchester City, and Aston Villa occupy fifth to seventh places respectively. Tottenham finds themselves in 14th, with Manchester United in 12th. Ipswich, Leicester City, and Southampton occupy the relegation zone.
Upcoming Fixtures
The 22nd round of Premier League matches is scheduled for January 18-20, 2025.