Key Leeds duo on the bench, Spurs star keeps place, Blues midfielder ruled out – originally posted on Sportslens.com
The 35th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial matches at both ends of the EPL table.
We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend.
Manchester City will have to wait to clinch the title after losing 2-1 at home to Chelsea – Hakim Ziyech and Marcos Alonso scored for the Blues.
Manchester United eased to a 3-1 success at Aston Villa – Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Edinson Cavani were on target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
Leicester City’s top-four hopes suffered a setback as they crashed to a 4-2 home defeat against Newcastle United – Callum Wilson (2), Joe Willock and Paul Dummett scored for the visitors.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin bagged the winner as Everton recorded a hard-fought 1-0 victory at West Ham United.
Sadio Mane and Thiago Alcantara scored for Liverpool in their 2-0 win over Southampton at Anfield.
Leeds United ran out comfortable 3-1 winners at home to Tottenham Hotspur – Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo were on the scoresheet.
Christian Benteke and Eberechi Eze scored for Crystal Palace in their 2-0 victory at Sheffield United.
Wolverhampton Wanderers recovered from a goal down to secure a 2-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion – Adama Traore and Morgan Gibbs-White got the goals.
West Bromwich Albion have been relegated to the Championship after losing 3-1 at Arsenal – Emile Smith Rowe, Nicolas Pepe and Willian scored for the Gunners.
Fulham have also lost their top-flight status after losing 2-0 at home to Burnley – Ashley Westwood and Chris Wood were on target for Sean Dyche’s side.
Week 35 EPL Results
Friday, May 7
Leicester City 2-4 Newcastle United
Saturday, May 8
Leeds United 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Sheffield United 1-2 Crystal Palace
Manchester City 1-2 Chelsea
Liverpool 2-0 Southampton
Sunday, May 9
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Aston Villa 1-3 Manchester United
West Ham United 0-1 Everton
Arsenal 3-1 West Bromwich Albion
Monday, May 10
Fulham 0-2 Burnley
Premier League Highlights
NICOLAS PEPE!!
Arsenal letting off some steam here
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— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 9, 2021
Premier League Table
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