Premier League Matchday 24 Recap: Results and Table Update
The 24th round of Premier League matches has concluded, bringing several notable outcomes. Liverpool secured a 2-0 away victory against Bournemouth, maintaining their lead at the top. Arsenal delivered a stunning 5-1 thrashing of Manchester City, keeping pace with the leaders. Nottingham Forest impressed with a dominant 7-0 win over Brighton. Here’s a summary of all the results:
- Nottingham Forest 7-0 Brighton
- Newcastle 1-2 Fulham
- Everton 4-0 Leicester
- Ipswich 1-2 Southampton
- Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool
- Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa
- Manchester United 0-2 Crystal Palace
- Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
- Arsenal 5-1 Manchester City
- Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
Following these matches, Arne Slot’s Liverpool remain at the summit of the league table. The Reds maintain a six-point advantage over Arsenal, though the London side has played one extra game. Arsenal’s commanding win over Manchester City sees the defending champions drop out of the Champions League spots. Chelsea capitalized on City’s stumble, claiming the fourth position after a 2-1 derby win against West Ham.
Nottingham Forest recorded the round’s most emphatic victory with their 7-0 demolition of Brighton. Both Newcastle and Aston Villa missed opportunities to solidify their European ambitions, suffering defeats in their respective fixtures. Manchester United’s struggles continued with a 0-2 home loss to Crystal Palace, while Tottenham returned to winning ways at Brentford. In the relegation battle, Southampton secured a surprise away win at Ipswich.
Current Standings
Liverpool lead the pack with 56 points, while Southampton occupy the bottom spot with 9 points. The current top four, in order, are Liverpool, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and Chelsea – all in Champions League qualification positions. Manchester City, Newcastle, and Bournemouth hold the fifth, sixth, and seventh places respectively. Tottenham sit in fourteenth, with Manchester United just above in thirteenth. The relegation zone currently consists of Leicester City, Ipswich, and Southampton.
Upcoming Fixtures
Due to domestic cup commitments, the Premier League’s 25th round of matches is scheduled for February 14th, 15th, and 16th.