Liverpool hit an surprising bump of their Premier League title cost, falling 3-2 to a spirited Fulham aspect on Sunday, whereas Southampton made undesirable historical past with the earliest-ever relegation after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham.
Chelsea’s Champions League hopes additionally took a success as they have been held to a scoreless draw by Brentford at Stamford Bridge.
Fulham earned the win with sharp attacking play and took full benefit of Liverpool’s uncharacteristic defensive lapses, holding their European hopes alive.
Despite the setback – simply their second league loss this season – Liverpool stay in management on the prime with 73 factors from 31 video games, 11 away from Arsenal, who drew 1-1 at Everton. Manager Jürgen Klopp’s aspect now want simply 11 factors from their last seven matches to seal the title.
Alexis Mac Allister gave the champions-elect an early lead earlier than the Reds conceded three poor targets in 14 minutes.
Ryan Sessegnon rifled residence an outstanding first-time volley after Curtis Jones did not clear a cross, and a sequence of errors from Andy Robertson allowed Alex Iwobi to attain.
Rodrigo Muniz accomplished the turnaround, successful a second ball with a pointy first contact forward of Virgil van Dijk, then ending by Caoimhin Kelleher’s legs.
Liverpool substitute Luis Díaz poked residence with almost 20 minutes to play, however Fulham held on for the victory and moved as much as eighth with 48 factors.
“Great win for us,” Fulham supervisor Marco Silva instructed Sky Sports. “Our first half was very, very good in all aspects of the game.”
Southampton’s loss to Spurs confirmed their demotion to the second tier regardless of having seven video games remaining.
The Saints wanted a victory to remain alive after Seventeenth-place Wolverhampton Wanderers moved as much as 32 factors with Saturday’s comeback win at Ipswich Town.
But the south-coast membership stay rooted to the underside with simply 10 factors from 31 video games – 22 factors from security.
“We knew it was probably going to be inevitable at some point. We haven’t been good enough all season … It is a sad day and one that this group of players will learn from,” Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale instructed Sky Sports.
Tottenham took the lead by Brennan Johnson, and the Welsh winger doubled the benefit simply earlier than halftime with a neatly taken objective.
Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes pulled one again within the ninetieth minute, however hopes of a comeback have been extinguished when Spurs transformed a late penalty by Mathys Tel to seal all three factors.
The end result lifted Tottenham to thirteenth within the standings with 37 factors.
Chelsea prolonged their long term and not using a Premier League away win.
Bryan Mbeumo pressured a superb save from Robert Sanchez, and Sepp van den Berg headed over from shut vary within the last 10 minutes earlier than Cole Palmer shot narrowly over with the final kick of the sport.
The Blues haven’t gained away within the league since beating Spurs 4-3 in early December. They sit fourth within the desk, occupying the ultimate assured Champions League spot.
Brentford, who haven’t gained at residence since early December, remained twelfth.
Manchester United hosted crosstown rivals Manchester City in Sunday’s late recreation, whereas Newcastle United journey to Leicester City on Monday.
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