MADRID, 12 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Arsenal did not fail (0-2) in their visit to bottom side Wolverhampton this Saturday on matchday 16 of the Premier to increase their lead in English football before the break for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, also thanks to the defeat of Manchester City at home against Brentford (1-2).
Mikel Arteta’s team left a discreet first half, despite a ball to the wood by Gabriel Jesus. After the break, the march was more noticeable with Martin Odegaard’s 0-1. The Norwegian rounded off the leader’s victory with a brace. Thus, the ‘gunner’ team has 37 points, five more than the second, while the Wolves trust that Julen Lopetegui will perform the miracle.
The day began with surprises in the morning session. City conceded their second loss of the season against a Brentford team who regained their role as giant killers. A brace from Ivan Toney, immediate vindication of his non-inclusion in England’s World Cup squad, sealed the away win at the Etihad Stadium.
The English striker knocked down the defending champion in the 98th minute, after also putting Brentford ahead in the 16th minute. Foden equalized just before the break and Pep Guardiola’s team pressed harder in the second half, where Ilkay Gundogan missed a very clear. Brentford did not back down and created danger until they hit the bell with Toney’s tenth Premier goal.
In addition, Newcastle added its fifth victory in a row, 10 days without losing, to defend Tottenham the third position that it had lost hours before. A great goal by Joe Willock in the 67th minute gave the locals victory over a Chelsea team that has not won for five games and is eight points behind the ‘Champions’ zone.
For their part, the Spurs squeezed the ‘Magpies’, although in the end they remain fourth, with one more comeback this year. Those of Antonio Conte left in nothing the great double of the Spanish striker Rodrigo, who put Leeds ahead twice. Rodrigo Bentancur, with a double in one minute (83′), unleashed madness in London in the final 4-3.
Meanwhile, Liverpool beat Southampton (3-1) where Nathan Jones made his debut on the bench. The Brazilian Roberto Firmino, who will not be in the World Cup, opened the can but Adams kept the visiting faith at Anfield (1-1). However, a brace from Darwin Núñez settled the match before the break for a ‘red’ team that is once again approaching the European zone in the table.
-Saturday, November 12.
Manchester City – Brentford 1-2.
Bournemouth – Everton 3-0.
Liverpool – Southampton 3-1.
Nottingham Forest – Crystal Palace 1-0.
Tottenham – Leeds United 4-3.
West Ham – Leicester 0-2.
Newcastle – Chelsea 1-0.
Wolves – Arsenal 0-2.
-Sunday 13.
Brighton – Aston Villa 15.00.
Fulham – Manchester United 17.30.
