This week’s English Premiership action was marked by excitement and high scoring. In the 12th round, four matches resulted in many goals, making it one of the most prolific weeks of the season. Liverpool dominated Brentford 3:0 at Anfield, with Salah netting two goals and Jota also scoring. Nunez had two goals disallowed for offside after VAR reviews. Noorgard and Ajer of Brentford, and Matip of Liverpool, received yellow cards.
Aston Villa continued their impressive season with a 3:1 victory over Fulham at Villa Park. McGinn and Watkins scored for Villa, along with an own goal by Robinson. Jimenez scored for Fulham, which received five yellow cards, while Aston Villa saw two of their players booked.
Brighton and Sheffield United played an evenly matched game that ended in a 1:1 draw. This result earned Sheffield an additional point in the standings.
The match between West Ham and Nottingham Forest was a thrilling encounter, ending in a 3:2 victory for West Ham, marked by numerous twists and an overall captivating performance.
Chelsea and Manchester City played a spectacular draw, ending 4:4. Chelsea’s goals came from Silva, Sterling, Jackson, and Palmer, while Akanji, Haaland (with two goals), and Rodri scored for Manchester City.
Premiership, 12th Round Results:
- Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham
- Brighton 1-1 Sheffield United
- Liverpool 3-0 Brentford
- West Ham 3-2 Nottingham Forest
- Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City
