NEW DELHI: The Premier League roared back to life on Tuesday after a brief winter break, featuring early goals, pivotal victories, and a goal-scoring spree that saw a total of 16 goals across five matches.
Arsenal jump to second
Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest, with Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka finding the net in the second half.
Jesus, often criticized for lacking clinical finishing, showcased his prowess by breaking the deadlock in the 65th minute and setting up Saka’s decisive goal in the 72nd.
The win propelled Arsenal into second place, just two points behind leaders Liverpool.
Aston Villa‘s streak ends
Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s impressive home record came to an end as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle. Fabian Schar’s two goals and an own goal from Alex Moreno secured the win for Newcastle, halting Villa’s bid for a Champions League spot. Villa remain in fourth place but face increasing competition for a top-four finish.
Adebayo scored in just 18 seconds
Luton’s Elijah Adebayo stole the spotlight with a remarkable performance, scoring three goals in a 4-0 thrashing of Brighton. Adebayo’s first goal came after just 18 seconds, setting the tone for a dominant display that lifted Luton out of the relegation zone.
More quick goal & a draw
Arsenal jump to second
Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest, with Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka finding the net in the second half.
Jesus, often criticized for lacking clinical finishing, showcased his prowess by breaking the deadlock in the 65th minute and setting up Saka’s decisive goal in the 72nd.
The win propelled Arsenal into second place, just two points behind leaders Liverpool.
Aston Villa‘s streak ends
Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s impressive home record came to an end as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle. Fabian Schar’s two goals and an own goal from Alex Moreno secured the win for Newcastle, halting Villa’s bid for a Champions League spot. Villa remain in fourth place but face increasing competition for a top-four finish.
Adebayo scored in just 18 seconds
Luton’s Elijah Adebayo stole the spotlight with a remarkable performance, scoring three goals in a 4-0 thrashing of Brighton. Adebayo’s first goal came after just 18 seconds, setting the tone for a dominant display that lifted Luton out of the relegation zone.
More quick goal & a draw
- The night also featured a quickfire goal from Sheffield United’s Ben Brereton Diaz, who found the net after 21 seconds in a 3-2 loss to Crystal Palace.
- Fulham and Everton played out a goalless draw in the remaining fixture.
Reds can restore big lead: Liverpool have the chance to restore a five-point lead when they face Chelsea at home on Wednesday.
Newcastle end losing streak: Villa’s unexpected loss at home to Newcastle raised questions about their Champions League aspirations, as they now sit precariously in fourth place. Newcastle, previously struggling, climbed to seventh after ending a run of six losses in their last seven league games.
The Premier League’s midweek action delivered drama, excitement, and unexpected outcomes, setting the stage for an intriguing battle in the final months of the campaign.
(With inputs from AP)
