Premier League Matchweek 24 | Spurs’ scorpion-kick finish

EPL Matchweek 24 | Step inside the action with our detailed analysis of every match from this thrilling weekend…

Saturday, January 31^st : EPL Matchweek 24

Brighton and Hove Albion (1 – 1) Everton | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Brighton | Everton
Venue: American Express Stadium📍

Brighton Squad | Brighton and Hove Albion (1 – 1) Everton | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• De Cuyper
• Grob
• Mitoma
• Dunk
• Verbruggen
• van Hecke
• Baleba
• Welbeck
• Ayari
• Rutter
• Kadioglu

Substitute Players

• Igor Julio
• Brajan Gruda
• Yankuba Minteh
• Charalampos Kostoulas
• James Milner
• Olivier Boscagli
• Jason Steele
• Joël Veltman
• Harry Howell

Everton Squad | Brighton and Hove Albion (1 – 1) Everton | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Armstrong
• O’Brien
• Garner
• Tarkowski – Defender- (Player of the Match)
• Pickford
• Barry
• Dewsbury-Hall
• Keane
• Gueye
• Ndiaye
• Branthwaite

Substitute Players

• Nathan Patterson
• Dwight McNeil
• Beto
• Mark Travers
• Tyler Dibling
• Séamus Coleman
• Charly Alcaraz
• Merlin Röhl
• Tim Iroegbunam

Match Summary

Everton snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw at Brighton as Beto scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time. Brighton had taken the lead through Grob in the 73rd minute, which was his first goal in a Brighton shirt since Grob left to join his boyhood club, Borussia Dortmund, in August 2024.

After Everton’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who had recently left Chelsea to join Everton, missed a close-range chance, it seemed Everton’s hopes were gone.

However, Beto capitalized on a rebound off Bart Verbruggen to equalise the score for Everton and earn a well deserved draw-point.

This point lifted Everton to eighth place in the Premier League, three points clear of 13th-place Brighton.

Highlights of the Game

• Early on, Brighton’s Welbeck’s backheel shot was easily saved by Everton’s keeper, Pickford. Welbeck later combined nicely with Mitoma, but Mitoma’s chip missed the goal.
• Everton didn’t have a single shot in the first half. Seven minutes after the break, Everton’s Dewsbury-Hall came close, but his shot went wide instead.
• Everton’s Barry stole a loose pass and set up Dewsbury-Hall, but he couldn’t get it past Brighton’s keeper, Verbruggen.
• Everton’s Tarkowski’s header was accidentally blocked by his teammate O’Brien. Brighton soon scored when Brighton’s Charalampos Kostoulas, who was substituted in the 70^th minute, fooled Everton’s defense, and Grob slotted the ball past Everton’s keeper, Pickford.
• Mitoma had a goal ruled out for offside.
• Everton finally equalized the score in the 97th minute when James Garner’s cross reached O’Brien, whose shot was saved, but Beto was substituted in the 89^th minute, and he was there to tap in the rebound shot successfully, giving Everton a draw point.

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Managerial Quotes

Brighton (Fabian Hürzeler)

“I think we did enough to win, but it’s about results as well. We have to find a way to manage the key moments better.”

Note: Hürzeler felt the team did enough in terms of performance to deserve the win.

However, he stressed how football ultimately comes down to results. His comments reflect frustration with how the team handled decisive moments, suggesting that better control in those situations could have changed the outcome.

Everton (David Moyes)

“It looked like it was going to get away from us. I didn’t think we deserved to be 1-0 down. I didn’t think we’d conceded too many opportunities, but they got a goal, and it looked like we weren’t going to get back into the game… But we deserved it, we kept at it, and we got it in the end.”

Note: The coach admitted the game at one point seemed to be slipping away, even though he felt the team did not deserve to be behind. He pointed out that the opposition had not created many chances, but their goal made it difficult for his side to regain control. In the end, he emphasized the team’s persistence, which highlighted their continued effort and belief, which ultimately earned them the result.

Leeds United (0 – 4) Arsenal | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Leeds | Arsenal
Venue: Elland Road📍

Leeds Squad | Leeds United (0 – 4) Arsenal | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Gudmundsson
• Struijk
• Aaronson
• Gruev
• Darlow
• Rodon
• Calvert-Lewin
• Ampadu
• Stach
• Justin
• Bogle

Substitute Players

• Lucas Perri
• Sean Longstaff
• Joël Piroe
• Noah Okafor
• Ao Tanaka
• Sebastiaan Bornauw
• Sam Byram
• Wilfried Gnonto
• Facundo Buonanotte

Arsenal Squad | Leeds United (0 – 4) Arsenal | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Madueke
• Timber
• Zubimendi
• Gyökeres
• Havertz
• Saliba
• Raya
• Magalhães – Defender- (Player of the Match)
• Rice
• Trossard
• Hincapié

Substitute Players

• Cristhian Mosquera
• Ben White
• Martin Ødegaard
• Gabriel Jesus
• Eberechi Eze
• Gabriel Martinelli
• Kepa Arrizabalaga
• Christian Nørgaard
• Riccardo Calafiori

Match Summary

Arsenal returned to winning ways with a clean sheet and dominating victory of 4-0 against Leeds, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.

Arsenal’s Madueke stepped onto the field for the injured Saka, and set up Zubimendi’s opener(0-1) and caused Leed’s Darlow’s own goal in the first half(0-2). Gyokeres also ended his six-game goal drought with a second-half strike (0-3), and Gabriel Jesus got substituted in the 76^th minute to add a late goal(0-4).

Leeds struggled to challenge Arsenal and stay in 16th position, which is six points clear of the relegation zone.

Highlights of the Game

• Leeds started well, with Ampadu shooting from the edge of the box, but the ball went over the bar.
• Arsenal took control, and in the 27th minute, Madueke’s great cross found Zubimendi, who headed it in to give Arsenal the opening goal. (0-1)
• Eleven minutes later, Madueke swung in a corner, and Darlow accidentally punched it into his own net, giving Arsenal their second goal of the game. (0-2)
• In the 69th minute: Arsenal’s substitute of the 61^st minute, Martinelli’s smart cross reached Gyokeres, who finished it first time past Leeds ’ keeper Darlow. (0-3)
• Gabriel Jesus came off the bench and almost scored with a header before turning past Leeds ’ Struijk and calmly slotted the ball into the bottom-right corner late in the game. (0-4)

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Managerial Quotes

Leeds (Daniel Farke)

“Out of the game, they didn’t have many chances in the first half. We gave away too many set pieces. If you concede two goals against Arsenal like this, it is a long afternoon. There’s no need to score an own goal… If you have Gyokeres and Jesus, they can punish you, and this happened today. Their quality today was too good, and we have to accept it.”

Note: The coach felt his team stayed largely in the game early on, as the opposition did not create many clear chances in the first half. However, he pointed to too many conceded set pieces and costly mistakes, including an own goal, which made things much harder against a side with the attacking quality of players like Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Jesus. In the end, he sounded honest and accepting of the outcome, admitting that the opponent’s quality on the day simply proved too strong.

Arsenal (Mikel Arteta)

“The team showed a real dominance, resilience, and character, and obviously quality. I really liked the attitude of the team.”

Note:  The coach praised the team for showing clear dominance, resilience, and strong character throughout the match, along with the quality they displayed on the pitch. His words reflect clear satisfaction with the players’ mentality and performance, particularly their attitude and commitment during the game.

Wolverhampton Wanderers (0 – 2) Bournemouth | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Wolves | Bournemouth
Venue: Molineux Stadium📍

Wolves Squad | Wolverhampton Wanderers (0 – 2) Bournemouth |EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Bueno
• Agbadou
• Mané
• Hee-Chan
• Sá
• Bueno
• André
• Gomes
• Arokodare
• Mosquera
• Gomes

Substitute Players

• Matt Doherty
• David Møller Wolfe
• Jørgen Strand Larsen
• Jhon Arias
• Pedro Lima
• Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
• Sam Johnstone
• Jackson Tchatchoua
• Jerome Abbey

Bournemouth Squad | Wolverhampton Wanderers (0 – 2) Bournemouth | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Jiménez
• Smith
• Scott
• Evanilson
• Kroupi – Midfielder- (Player of the Match)
• Hill
• Petrovic
• Senesi
• Cook
• Adli
• Truffert

Substitute Players

• Ryan Christie
• Bafodé Diakité
• Enes Ünal
• Alex Tóth
• Christos Mandas
• Rayan
• Veljko Milosavljevic
• Remy Rees-Dottin
• Malcom DaCosta

Match Summary

Bournemouth’s new signing, Rayan, got substituted in the 68^th minute and made an immediate impact by setting up Scott’s late goal as Bournemouth defeated Wolves with a 2-0 score at Molineux. Kroupi opened the scoring for Bournemouth in the 33rd minute with a smart finish after a flowing move (1-0).

Wolves had early chances, including a disallowed goal for Mane and a missed chance by Arokodare, and Gomes had hit the post instead. Rayan’s assist allowed Scott to seal the win in stoppage time (2-0).

Bournemouth extend their unbeaten run to four games and climb to 12th place, while Wolves remain at the bottom, seven points from safety.

Highlights of the Game

• Wolves thought they scored early when Mane’s shot hit the post, but it was ruled offside because Rodrigo Gomes was in the way.
• Bournemouth took the lead just after half an hour: Scott and Adli combined, and Kroupi smashed the ball past Wolves’ keeper, Sa, from the edge of the box.
• Later, Adli was stopped by Sa in the 43rd minute, and Sa also blocked Jimenez’s shot just after the second half started.
• Wolves tried to fight back, but Petrovic saved Arokodare’s close-range shot, and Wolves’ substitute of the 70^th minute, Strand Larsen, also missed a volley after coming on.
• Wolves’ Gomes hit the post from Bueno’s corner in the 83^rd
• Bournemouth sealed the win when Rayan came off the bench and set up Scott for an easy tap-in goal (2-0)

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Managerial Quotes

Wolves (Rob Edwards)

“Scoring goals has been a problem. Without putting the ball in for the lads, I can’t do anything about that. We created chances today, and the performance was good, the second half was very good… We have to fight until the end of the 38th game, and we will do that.”

Note: The coach admitted that finishing chances has been a persistent issue for the team. He further stressed that without converting opportunities into goals, there is only so much he can influence from the sidelines.

At the same time, he took positives from the overall performance, particularly the strong second half, where the team created chances and played well.

Despite the frustration, his words reflect determination and belief, making it clear that the squad will keep fighting until the end of the 38-game season.

Bournemouth (Andoni Iraola)

“I think it is a very important and good win for us. It is always difficult to win away, but we feel like the game has been level.”

Note: The coach described the result as an important and positive win for his team, while also acknowledging how challenging away victories can be. By saying the game felt level, he suggested that the contest was closely fought and not entirely one-sided. His words reflect satisfaction with the result, while recognizing that the match was competitive and required strong effort to secure the win.

Chelsea (3 – 2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Chelsea | West Ham
Venue: Stamford Bridge📍

Chelsea Squad | Chelsea (3 – 2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Hato
• Garnacho
• Badiashile
• Fernández
• Sánchez
• Caicedo
• Delap
• Chalobah
• Palmer
• Gusto
• Gittens

Substitute Players

• Marc Cucurella
• Pedro Neto
• Andrey Santos
• João Pedro – Forward- (Player of the Match)
• Reece James
• Teddy Sharman-Lowe
• Wesley Fofana
• Josh Acheampong
• Marc Guiu

West Ham Squad | Chelsea (3 – 2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Bowen
• Wan-Bissaka
• Soucek
• Mavropanos
• Castellanos
• Pablo
• Areola
• Fernandes
• Todibo
• Summerville
• Hadji Malick Diouf

Substitute Players

• Mads Hermansen
• Kyle Walker-Peters
• Maximilian Kilman
• Callum Wilson
• Adama Traoré
• Soungoutou Magassa
• Ollie Scarles
• Freddie Potts
• Mohamadou Kanté

Match Summary

Chelsea pulled off a stunning comeback and defeated West Ham with a 3-2 score after being 2-0 down at half-time. West Ham had early goals from Bowen and Summerville, but Chelsea’s triple half-time changes sparked the fightback.

Substitutes Joao Pedro and Marc Cucurella scored headers to level the game, and Fernandez scored a stoppage-time winner. West Ham missed a big chance through Todibo, who later received a red card for a foul on  Chelsea’s Joao Pedro.

Chelsea moved into the top four, while West Ham remains at 18th place, five points from safety.

Highlights of the Game

• West Ham took the lead after seven minutes when Bowen’s cross curled into the far corner.
• They doubled the score to 2-0 in the 36th minute as Bowen set up Wan-Bissaka, and Summerville finished first-time.
• Chelsea fought back after the coach made changes in the team: Joao Pedro headed in Fofana’s cross in the 57th minute to make it 2-1.
• Chelsea kept pushing, and Cucurella scored on the rebound after Delap hit the crossbar, leveling the game with 20 minutes left.
• Todibo missed a great chance by hitting the post, and Chelsea went ahead when Joao Pedro set up Fernandez for the stoppage-time winner.
• Tempers boiled over, and Todibo was sent off, making it a rough second half for West Ham.

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Managerial Quotes

Chelsea (Liam Rosenior)

“I have to say, the fans were magnificent in the second half… They were right to boo. I would have booed us in the first half. Our performance was nowhere near the level it needed to be in terms of our energy and our decision-making.”

Note: The coach praised the fans for their reaction in the second half, acknowledging that their boos in the first half were justified. He admitted that the team’s performance initially lacked the necessary energy and decision-making, showing honesty and self-awareness. Overall, he highlighted the importance of fan support while holding the team accountable for their first-half shortcomings.

West Ham (Nuno Espírito Santo)

“With all the respect I have for Chelsea, this should have been our game; we should have had it.”

Note: The coach expressed clear frustration, feeling that the team deserved to win the match. He acknowledged Chelsea respectfully but made it clear that, in his view, his team should have taken control and claimed the result. His words convey a mix of disappointment and confidence, highlighting a sense of missed opportunity.

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Liverpool (4 – 1) Newcastle United | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Liverpool | Newcastle United
Venue: Anfield📍

Liverpool Squad | Liverpool (4 – 1) Newcastle United | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Kerkez
• Gakpo
• Mac Allister
• van Dijk
• Becker
• Wirtz
• Ekitiké – Forward- (Player of the Match)
• Konaté
• Gravenberch
• Salah
• Szoboszlai

Substitute Players

• Wataru Endo
• Federico Chiesa
• Curtis Jones
• Giorgi Mamardashvili
• Andy Robertson
• Trey Nyoni
• Calvin Ramsay
• Amara Nallo
• Rio Ngumoha

Newcastle United Squad | Liverpool (4 – 1) Newcastle United | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Elanga
• Ramsey
• Trippier
• Thiaw
• Gordon
• Tonali
• Pope
• Burn
• Barnes
• Willock
• Hall

Substitute Players

• Sven Botman
• Yoane Wissa
• William Osula
• Jacob Murphy
• Nick Woltemade
• Aaron Ramsdale
• Alex Murphy
• Leo Shahar
• Lewis Miley

Match Summary

Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle 4-1 at Anfield, with Hugo Ekitike scoring twice. Newcastle opened the scoring through Gordon(1-0), but Liverpool’s Ekitike quickly turned the game around with two goals (1-2).

Wirtz then added another with a composed finish (1-3), and Konate scored from Newcastle’s Pope’s mistake in stoppage time. (1-4)

The win ends Liverpool’s five-game winless run, moving them into fifth, while Newcastle slips to 10th after consecutive losses.

Highlights of the Game

• Newcastle’s Barnes hit the post from a free-kick in the 26th minute. However, they took the lead 10 minutes later when Gordon fired past Liverpool’s keeper Becker. (1-0)
• Liverpool equalised in the 41st minute: Wirtz weaved through defenders and set up Ekitike to score (1-1).
• Before half-time, Ekitike put Liverpool ahead, finishing Kerkez’s long ball into the bottom-right corner. (1-2)
• Just after the break, Ekitike missed a chance for a hat-trick, slicing wide after taking the ball from Burn.
• Wirtz made it 3-1 in the 67th minute, calmly finishing after linking up with Salah.
• Liverpool sealed the 4-1 win in stoppage time when Konate bundled in a corner that Pope had spilled.

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Managerial Quotes

Liverpool (Arne Slot)

“In the first 25 minutes to half an hour, we had a difficult game, and we went 1-0 behind, but there’s a lot that’s been said about the noise [smiles] around the club — I think the Liverpool fans showed what we mean by noise. The fans really helped us, and the 15 minutes before halftime, it was a great combination of the players showing what they were showing, and the fans were so loud. At halftime, we were all of a sudden 2-1 up, and then in the second half we had more than enough chances to go to 3-1 earlier, but in the end, 4-1 is a great win for us.“

Note: The coach reflected on a challenging start, conceding early in the first 25 to 30 minutes, but praised the impact of the fans, noting how their energy lifted the team in the crucial minutes before halftime. He highlighted the team’s strong response to take the lead by halftime and recognized the many chances they created in the second half, describing the 4-1 result as a well-earned and satisfying win.

Newcastle United (Eddie Howe)

“I haven’t seen the league table. I am digesting the result. Our league form has not been consistent or strong enough throughout the campaign… There is still time left. There are a lot of points to play for… And we have to be positive. We are in the middle of a really tough spell of fixtures, the one thing I am not going to do is turn on my team.“

Note: The coach admitted he hasn’t focused on the league table yet and is still processing the result, while acknowledging that the team’s form hasn’t been consistent enough so far. He emphasized that there is still time and many points left to play for, urging positivity despite a tough run of fixtures. Throughout, he sounded supportive and determined, making it clear that he stands by his team and will not criticize them publicly.

Aston Villa (0 – 1) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Aston Villa | Brentford
Venue: Villa Park📍

Aston Villa Squad | Aston Villa (0 – 1) Brentford |  EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Maatsen
• Detano
• Buendía
• Bogarde
• Torres
• Martínez
• Konsa
• Luiz
• Abraham
• Rogers
• Sancho
• Cash

Substitute Players

• Victor Lindelöf
• Tyrone Mings
• Ross Barkley
• Harvey Elliott
• Lucas Digne
• Amadou Onana
• Leon Bailey
• Marco Bizot
• George Hemmings

Brentford Squad | Aston Villa (0 – 1) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Ouattara
• Kayode
• Henderson
• Ajer
• Kelleher – Goalkeeper- (Player of the Match)
• Thiago
• Jensen
• van den Berg
• Janelt
• Schade
• Henry

Substitute Players

• Aaron Hickey
• Ethan Pinnock
• Hákon Valdimarsson
• Yehor Yarmoliuk
• Nathan Collins
• Keane Lewis-Potter
• Mikkel Damsgaard
• Romelle Donovan
• Luka Bentt

Match Summary

Brentford opened the scoring through Ouattara in a stunning stoppage-time goal as Brentford defeated Aston Villa 1-0, despite Brentford’s Schade being sent off for violent conduct; the other ten men held firm. Villa’s Abraham had a potential equaliser disallowed as they continued to attack.

The win lifts Brentford to seventh, five points off the top four, while Villa trail leaders Arsenal by seven points.

Highlights of the Game

• Villa’s Abraham broke through in the 15th minute, but Brentford’s keeper, Kelleher, saved his shot.
• Villa’s Konsa missed from Luiz’s cross, and Villa looked in control until Brentford’s Schade was sent off for kicking Cash.
• Brentford took the lead four minutes later when Ouattara blasted the ball into the top-left corner after his cross bounced off Villas Torres.
• Early in the second half, Villa’s Abraham thought he had scored, but VAR ruled it out because Villa’s substitute in the 45th minute, Bailey, had touched the ball out of play first.
• Brentford’s keeper, Kelleher, made two more saves from Cash, and Villa’s Rogers’ rebound volley had hit the crossbar instead.
• Late in stoppage time, Bailey curled a shot over, and Torres headed wide from Villa’s final chance.

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Managerial Quotes

Aston Villa (Unai Emery)

” I have to accept the referee’s decision, but I think it isn’t fair.”

Note: The coach accepted the referee’s decision but expressed clear frustration, suggesting he felt the call was unfair. His words show a mix of professionalism and honesty, highlighting his disappointment without letting it overshadow his respect for the game’s rules. Overall, he comes across as calm but candid about the moment that affected his team.

Brentford (Keith Andrews)

“We did pretty well, and it was a game of two halves. In the first half, we were excellent until the sending off with the ball… We played with personally and could have created more opportunities.”

Note: The coach reflected on a game of two halves, praising the team’s excellent first-half performance before the sending-off disrupted their rhythm. He highlighted that the players showed personality and intent throughout the match and suggested that they could have created more opportunities, showing a mix of satisfaction and constructive critique.

Manchester United (3 – 2) Fulham | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Man United | Fulham
Venue: Old Trafford📍

Man United Squad | Manchester United (3 – 2) Fulham | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Shaw
• Cunha
• Mainoo
• Martínez
• Lammens
• Maguire
• Fernandes – Midfielder- (Player of the Match)
• Mbeumo
• Casemiro
• Diallo
• Dalot

Substitute Players

• Altay Bayindir
• Noussair Mazraoui
• Joshua Zirkzee
• Tyrell Malacia
• Leny Yoro
• Manuel Ugarte
• Ayden Heaven
• Benjamin Sesko
• Shea Lacey

Fulham Squad | Manchester United (3 – 2) Fulham | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Castagne
• Wilson
• Iwobi
• Andersen
• Leno
• Cuenca
• Berge
• Robinson
• Jiménez
• Smith Rowe
• Chukwueze

Substitute Players

• Kenny Tete
• Calvin Bassey
• Harrison Reed
• Tom Cairney
• Jonah Kusi-Asare
• Kevin
• Benjamin Lecomte
• Josh King
• Ryan Sessegnon

Match Summary

Manchester United looked set for a comfortable win after goals from Casemiro and Cunha put them 2–0 ahead against Fulham at Old Trafford. But Fulham fought back late, with Jimenez scoring an 85th-minute penalty, before Kevin fired in a brilliant equaliser to make it 2–2.

Just when it seemed the match would end in a draw, Utd’s Fernandes set up the substitute of the 74^th minute, Benjamin Sesko, in stoppage time to finish confidently and seal a dramatic 3–2 victory for United.

This was their third straight win under Michael Carrick’s management.

Highlights of the Game

• Sub Benjamin Sesko scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United defeated Fulham 3-2 at Old Trafford.
• Earlier, Sesko had hit the post while United were 2-0 up, almost costing them a goal.
• Fulham came back late: Jimenez scored an 85th-minute penalty, and Kevin’s strike soon equalised the score to 2-2.
• United had taken the lead through Casemiro’s header from a Fernandes free-kick, and Fernandes then set up Cunha to make it 2-0 early in the second half.
• In stoppage time, Fernandes set up Sesko, who finished high into the net to seal the win with a score of 3- 2.
• The victory gives United three wins in a row under Michael Carrick, moving them into fourth, while Fulham drops to eighth.

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Managerial Quotes

Man United (Michael Carrick)

“I’m so, so pleased. Everyone in the changing room, players, staff, delighted for him, absolutely delighted for him, and the reception he got when he came back in the changing room told us everything.”

Note: When asked how much confidence he thinks Benjamin Sesko will have after getting that winning goal, the coach expressed genuine joy and pride, highlighting the happiness of everyone in the changing room, from players to staff. He emphasized how delighted they all were for Benjamin Sesko and noted that the warm reception he received reflected the team’s support and belief in him. Overall, the coach sounded heartfelt and encouraging, showing the confidence boost Sesko gained from the moment.

Fulham (Marco Silva)

“100% sure. We showed our character, attitude, and commitment. It was a great reaction from all of us. The players who came in helped the team, and the players who are there all the time helped as well. It was a great reaction from all of us. Unfortunately, we don’t take points, but we take much more from it.“

Note: In the post-match conference, Silva was asked if he could put the disappointment of defeat behind him, and he responded by emphasizing the team’s strong character, attitude, and commitment, praising their reaction as a collective effort. He highlighted the contributions of both the regular starters and the players who came in, showing that everyone played a part in the team’s performance. While he acknowledged the disappointment of not taking points, he stressed that the team gained valuable lessons and positives from the experience.

Nottingham Forest (1 – 1) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Nott’m Forest | Crystal Palace
Venue: The City Ground📍

Nott’m Forest Squad | Nottingham Forest (1 – 1) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Williams
• Domínguez
• Anderson
• Murillo
• Sels
• Gibbs-White – Midfielder- (Player of the Match)
• Jesus
• Milenkovic
• Sangaré
• Hudson-Odoi
• Aina

Substitute Players

• Morato
• Taiwo Awoniyi
• Dan Ndoye
• Angus Gunn
• Lorenzo Lucca
• Omari Hutchinson
• Ryan Yates
• James McAtee
• Zach Abbott

Crystal Palace Squad | Nottingham Forest (1 – 1) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Muñoz
• Richards
• Sarr
• Hughes
• Pino
• Lacroix
• Henderson
• Lerma
• Johnson
• Riad
• Mitchell

Substitute Players

• Christantus Uche
• Nathaniel Clyne
• Jaydee Canvot
• Remi Matthews
• Kaden Rodney
• Walter Benítez
• Zach Marsh

Match Summary

Nottingham Forest held on for a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace despite going down to ten men, moving six points clear of the relegation zone. Gibbs-White gave Forest an early lead, but Williams was sent off just before half-time for handling a header, allowing Palace’s Sarr to equalise from the penalty spot. Palace couldn’t find a winner, extending their winless run to nine games. Forest stay at 17th place, level on points with Leeds, while Palace rise to 14th position.

Highlights of the Game

• Forest started strong, and Gibbs-White scored early after a long throw caused chaos, putting the ball into the bottom-left corner. (1-0)
• Palace tried to fight back, but Munoz headed over, and Sarr fired a shot well over the bar.
• Just before half-time, Forest’s Williams was sent off for handling a header on the line, and Palace’s Sarr scored the penalty to make it 1-1.
• After the break, Hughes missed a good chance, and Johnson’s header went wide, failing to trouble Forest’s substitute keeper in the 45^th minute, Gunn.
• Forest nearly won when Ndoye’s low shot went wide, and the game ended 1-1.

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Managerial Quotes

Nott’m Forest (Sean Dyche)

“The half-time changes the whole feeling of the game. We had some real quality play. The mistake forces the corner. I think it’s an instinctive reaction from Neco Williams. I’m not going to question him on that.”

Note: The coach reflected on how the half-time changes shifted the momentum of the game, praising the team for moments of real quality play. He acknowledged the mistake that led to the corner but described it as an instinctive reaction from Neco Williams, showing understanding and trust in his player. Overall, he sounded calm and supportive, focusing on the positives while accepting small errors as part of the game.

Crystal Palace (Oliver Glasner)

“Mixed feelings today. We were down 1-0 after the first long throw-in they had, but then the reaction was great. We did well, but then we didn’t create good chances.”

Note: The coach expressed mixed feelings about the match, noting that going 1-0 down early after the opposition’s long throw-in put them on the back foot. He praised the team’s reaction, showing resilience and determination, but also highlighted their struggle to create clear scoring opportunities, reflecting a sense of frustration despite the positive moments.

Tottenham Hotspur (2 – 2) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Spurs | Man City
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium📍

Spurs Squad | Tottenham Hotspur (2 – 2) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Udogie
• Dragusin
• Simons
• Bissouma
• Solanke- Forward- (Player of the Match)
• Gallagher
• Kolo Muani
• Gray
• Palhinha
• Vicario
• Romero

Substitute Players

• Mathys Tel
• Wilson Odobert
• Pape Matar Sarr
• Antonín Kinsky
• Souza
• Callum Olusesi
• Rio Kyerematen
• Jun’ai Byfield
• James Rowswell

Man City Squad | Tottenham Hotspur (2 – 2) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Cherki
• Nunes
• Haaland
• Khusanov
• Silva
• Rodri
• Donnarumma
• Guéhi
• Semenyo
• O’Reilly
• Aït-Nouri

Substitute Players

• James Trafford
• Tijjani Reijnders
• Nathan Aké
• Omar Marmoush
• Nico González
• Phil Foden
• Ryan McAidoo
• Max Alleyne
• Rico Lewis

Match Summary

Spurs’ Solanke scored a stunning scorpion-kick as Tottenham came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Man City.

City, led at half-time through Cherki and Semenyo, but Spurs hit back eight minutes into the second half, and later Solanke equalised the score with a brilliant flick from Gallagher’s cross. Solanke’s brace set up a tense finish, with Spurs’ Simons’ curling shot saved by City’s Donnarumma.

The draw point lifts Spurs to 14th place, while City remain in second place, six points behind Arsenal.

Highlights of the Game

• Man City went ahead in the 11th minute when Cherki’s low shot went into the bottom-left corner after Spurs’ Bissouma lost the ball. (1-0)
• Haaland, who assisted the goal, nearly scored himself but chipped over the bar soon after.
• City made it 2-0 in the 44th minute: Rodri intercepted a poor clearance, passed to Silva, who set up Semenyo to finish neatly.
• Spurs fought back after half-time, and Solanke scored to make it 2-1, showing great strength by pushing past City’s Khusanov, who was trying to stop him. Then he managed to get his shot past City’s defender Guehi.
• Spurs’ Solanke completed the comeback in the 70th minute with a stunning scorpion-kick from Gallagher’s cross over Donnarumma.
• City’s keeper Donnarumma made key saves from Odobert and Simons, and the game ended at 2-2.

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Managerial Quotes

Spurs (Thomas Frank)

“I’m extremely happy that we finally got a point out of a big second half. It felt like a big point, of course, because we’re playing against the best team in the Premier League in the last seven years, eight years. They’re playing to compete for the title.”

Note: The coach expressed genuine happiness at securing a point, emphasizing the significance of the strong second-half performance. He highlighted the quality of the opposition, noting that they were facing one of the best teams in the Premier League over the last seven or eight years, and framed the result as a meaningful achievement given the challenge. Overall, he sounded proud and satisfied with the team’s effort against top-level competition.

Man City (Pep Guardiola)

“It is a setback, but we are still there, we move on and move. There are 14 games to go and a lot of points. We will see.”

Note: The coach described the situation as a setback but emphasized that the team is still in the race and ready to keep moving forward. He focused on the long season ahead, reminding that there are 14 games left and plenty of points to play for, showing a calm, determined, and forward-looking mindset.

Tuesday, February 3^rd: EPL Matchweek 24 Highlights

Sunderland (3 – 0) Burnley | EPL Matchweek 24

Club Reports: Sunderland | Burnley
Venue: Stadium of Light📍

Sunderland Squad | Sunderland (3 – 0) Burnley | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Mandava
• Talbi
• Alderete
• Le Fée
• Brobbey
• Roefs
• Ballard
• Sadiki
• Mukiele – Defender- (Player of the Match)
• Hume
• Diarra

Substitute Players

• Dennis Cirkin
• Lutsharel Geertruida
• Chris Rigg
• Eliezer Mayenda
• Luke O’Nien
• Romaine Mundle
• Wilson Isidor
• Simon Moore
• Jenson Jones

Burnley Squad | Sunderland (3 – 0) Burnley | EPL Matchweek 24

Starting XI Lineup

• Walker
• Tuanzebe
• Edwards
• Ugochukwu
• Foster
• Estève
• Dúbravka
• Florentino
• Anthony
• Humphreys
• Pires

Substitute Players

• Joe Worrall
• Jacob Bruun Larsen
• Max Weiss
• Loum Tchaouna
• Zian Flemming
• James Ward-Prowse
• Armando Broja
• Hannibal Mejbri
• Josh Laurent

Match Summary

Diarra and Talbi starred as Sunderland bounced back in the league with a 3-0 win against struggling Burnley. An early own goal by Burnley’s Tuanzebe through a deflected Diarra’s shot had set Sunderland ahead. Sunderland’s Diarra added a second goal midway through the first half.

Talbi sealed the win with a stunning 72nd-minute strike. The victory lifts Sunderland into eighth, while Burnley’s winless run stretches to 15 games, leaving them 19th and 11 points from safety.

Highlights of the Game

• Sunderland went ahead after just nine minutes when Diarra’s shot was deflected in by Tuanzebe after some neat play with Brobbey.
• Later, Sunderland’s Diarra added a second goal in the 32^nd minute with a powerful finish from Mukiele’s cross.
• Burnley’s Tuanzebe was taken off at half-time, and Flemming and Broja came on just after the hour.
• Sunderland almost scored a third when Brobbey’s shot was saved by Burnley’s keeper, Dubravka, and Sunderland’s Mukiele’s follow-up went over the bar.
• Later, after a small clash between Dubravka and Hume, Talbi scored a brilliant long-range goal, cutting inside and curling it off the underside of the crossbar to make it 3-0.

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Managerial Quotes

Sunderland (Régis Le Bris)

On Habib Diarra: “ He is really competitive, and for the squad it gives us freshness which is needed.”

On Chemsdine Talbi: “For our wingers, our strikers and offensive players, they need to take risks. If he tries this shot from outside the box, it shows confidence.”

Note: While commenting on Habib Diarra, the coach highlighted the player’s competitive nature and explained how it brings a sense of freshness and energy to the squad, emphasizing the positive impact this attitude has on the team’s dynamics and overall performance.

Regarding Chemsdine Talbi, the coach emphasized how his attacking players need to take risks and show initiative, highlighting that attempts like shots from outside the box reflect confidence. He praised the mindset of trying something bold, showing that he values creativity and self-belief in the team’s offensive approach. Overall, he sounds encouraging and focused on fostering a fearless attitude in attack.

Burnley (Scott Parker)

“We were nowhere near it. We fell way short in all the basics of the game. We weren’t for a second in this game. Hugely disappointing.”

Note: The coach was very clear in his disappointment, admitting that the team fell far short in all the basic aspects of the game. He emphasized that they were never really in the match and described the performance as hugely disappointing, showing frustration and honesty about how badly things went.

FAQs | EPL Matchweek 24

Q1. What was the most talked-about goal in EPL Matchweek 24?

The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly Dominic Solanke’s incredible “scorpion-kick” goal for Tottenham Hotspur in their 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Solanke’s acrobatic finish looped over the keeper to secure a late point, and it’s already being hailed as a top contender for the Goal of the Season.

Q2. Which team caused the biggest upset of Matchweek 24?

The biggest shock came from Villa Park, where Brentford pulled off a gritty 1-0 victory against title-chasers Aston Villa. Thanks to a heroic performance from goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and a rock-solid defense, the Bees kept a rare away clean sheet and put a massive dent in Villa’s top-four hopes.

Q3. How did the Liverpool vs. Newcastle match impact the Golden Boot race?

Liverpool’s 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle saw young star Hugo Ekitike net two clinical goals in just two minutes. This performance brought his season tally to 10 goals, making him the youngest Liverpool player to hit double figures since Michael Owen. His partnership with Florian Wirtz is proving to be one of the deadliest in the league.

Q4. Who is leading the Premier League table after Matchweek 24?

Arsenal strengthened their grip on first place after a dominant 4-0 win over Leeds United. With Manchester City being held to a draw by Spurs and Aston Villa losing to Brentford, the Gunners have successfully “flipped the narrative,” moving several points clear of the chasing pack as they head into the final third of the season.