Premier League Recap: Man Utd Held by Brentford, Tottenham and Villa Win in Top 4 Race

Despite being vastly outplayed, Mason Mount’s first goal for the Red Devils in the 96th minute appeared to take all three points away from Erik ten Hag’s team. But three minutes later, Kristoffer Ajer gave Brentford a response, their only point in seven games.

Spurs required a second-half comeback after Tahith Chong’s goal gave Luton an unexpected lead after just three minutes. Spurs have now come from behind to win four of their previous five home games.

Spurs were impacted by Ange Postecoglou’s halftime substitute once more when, only six minutes after the Welsh international’s debut, Issa Kabore diverted Brennan Johnson’s cross into his own net.

Son finally had some luck in the game as his deflected effort slipped past Thomas Kaminski for his 15th goal of the year. Son had missed several opportunities earlier in the contest.

“Until the end I was getting frustrated but I wanted to stay calm as captain,” Son remarked.
“We don’t want it to always end like this, it could be nicer when we have it earlier.”

After a short while, Tottenham’s victory moved them up to fourth place, but Villa rallied and won the Midlands derby with to goals from Moussa Diaby and Ezri Konsa.

Chelsea’s manager, Mauricio Pochettino, faced more criticism at Stamford Bridge after his team drew 2-2 with bottom-of-the-table Burnley in the second half despite failing to capitalize on having an extra man.

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After Lorenz Assignon was brutally sent off for bringing down Mykhailo Mudryk inside the area, it seemed as though the Blues would easily win. Vincent Kompany, the manager of Burnley, was also sent off for overstepping the mark in his complaints.

The ensuing penalty was coolly chipped in by Cole Palmer, but Josh Cullen’s spectacular finish from outside the box two minutes into the second half brought the 10 men level.

In Chelsea’s FA Cup quarterfinal victory over Leicester two weeks prior, Raheem Sterling was jeered off the field, but he believed he had set up the winning goal with a flick that Palmer smashed into the far corner.

Nine minutes from time, Dara O’Shea headed in a corner, but Chelsea was unable to hold out once more. “Today we didn’t show the capacity, the energy, the hunger that is the minimum to compete in the Premier League,” Pochettino stated.

In the defensive phase, we gave up too many goals. I am quite angry and dissatisfied because of this.” – Newcastle comeback: After a stunning comeback to win 4-3 at St. James’ Park, Newcastle got to within one point of West Ham in seventh place.

Aleksander Isak’s early penalty gave Newcastle the lead, but goals from Mohammed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen, and Michail Antonio erased that lead.

But 13 minutes from time, a second Isak spot kick ignited the comeback, and Harvey Barnes, a substitute, scored twice to send Eddie Howe reeling down the touchline in ecstasy.

“A lot of emotions in that game, we were swinging all over the place,” stated Howe.
“The last 10 minutes was amazing to be part of.”
After a 2-1 loss against Bournemouth, Everton’s winless streak in the Premier League reached a club record 12, leaving the Toffees in a precarious position just three points above the relegation zone.

Chris Wood’s goal difference helped Nottingham Forest escape the bottom three, one goal ahead of Luton, in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Sheffield United, rooted to the bottom of the table, was denied only their fourth victory of the year as they conceded twice in the closing moments to draw 3–3 with Fulham.

On Sunday, all three of the contenders for the title will compete.
In a match that is crucial to the title battle, Liverpool may take the lead when they host Brighton prior to Manchester City and Arsenal’s kickoff at the Etihad.