“The 26th round of the English Championship has begun”, — write: football.ua
The home team seized the initiative from the first minutes and later opened the scoring. Pedro came face to face with the goalkeeper and confidently beat his opponent. Subsequently, the teams exchanged goals from the penalty spot: in the 58th minute, Palmer realized his shot, and ten minutes later, Nmecha answered well.
In the 73rd minute, the guests restored parity. After a series of ricochets near the Blue goal, the ball bounced to Okafor: the midfielder rolled it into an empty net for one of the easiest goals of his career. It is interesting that these were the only shots in the plane of the goal of Sanchez. In the final minutes of added time, Palmer could have given his team the win, but missed the target.
As a result, Chelsea loses important points in the fight for a ticket to the Champions League, occupying the 4th place with 44 points. However, if Manchester United scores at least one point, they will pass the pensioners. Leeds, in turn, climbed to the 15th step with 30 points.
Chelsea — Leeds United 2:2
Goals: Pedro, 24, Palmer, 58 (pen) – Nmecha, 67 (pen), Okafor, 73
Chelsea: Sanchez — Gusteau, Achimpong (Fofana, 79), Chaloba, Cucurella (Gato, 46) — Caicedo, Santos (Delap, 79) — Palmer, Fernandez, Estevan (Netu, 64) — Pedro
Leeds United: Darlow — Rodon, Borno (Okafor, 55), Biyol — Justin, Ampadu, Gruev, Gudmundsson — Bogle, Aaronson (Longstaff, 90) — Nmecha (James, 82)
Warning: Gusteau, Achimpong, Palmer – Gudmundsson, Borno, Justin, Longstaff
Bournemouth in the majority won a strong-willed victory over Everton (1:2)
Toffees opened the scoring in the first half. Newly crowned winner of the Africa Cup of Nations, Ndiaye confidently converted the penalty. After the break, Iraola’s wards were able to turn the tide of the match. In the 61st minute, the winter rookie of the Cherries, Ryan, equalized the score. It is interesting that the young Brazilian is noted for his productive action in all his games in the Premier League.
Later, the guests took the lead – Adli sent the ball into the net. In the 69th minute, the hosts remained in the minority: O’Brien let his team down by receiving a straight red card.
In the end, “Bournemouth” held on to win, and the Cherries were able to catch up with Everton. Now the teams share the 8th place, having 37 points each.
Vitaly Mykolenko played almost the entire game. The Ukrainian was replaced in added time, the defender received a rating of 6.7.
Everton – Bournemouth 1:2
Goals: Ndiaye, 42 (pen) – Vitor, 37, Adli, 64
Everton: Pickford — O’Brien, Tarkovsky, Brenthwaite, Mykolenko (Keane, 90) — Garner, Gouet — George (Betu, 62), Dewsbury Hall, Ndiaye — Barry (Armstrong, 62)
Bournemouth: Petrovic — Jimenez, Gill, Senesi, Truffer — Scott, Toth (Unal, 58) — Vitor (Smith, 90), Christy (Krupi, 58), Adli (Cook, 80) — Evanilson
Warning: Betu — Brooks, Jimenez
Withdrawal: O’Brien, 69
Tottenham failed to win again this year: this time Newcastle got in the way (1:2)
In the last minute of the first half, the Magpies took the lead – defender Tiav scored. After the break, the home side restored parity through Gray’s effort, only to concede a second time in no time. This time Londoners were upset by Ramsey. Tottenham made as many as 12 shots at the Pope’s goal, but it was not possible to equalize the score.
As a result, Franko’s wards cannot win 9 matches in a row in the Premier League. Spurs dropped to 16th place. The distance from the departure zone is 3 points. Newcastle have established themselves in the middle of the tournament table, having 36 points to their credit.
Tottenham — Newcastle United 1:2
Goals: GRay, 64 – Tiav, 45+5, Ramsey, 68
Tottenham: Vicario – Gray, Dregushin, van de Ven, Spence – Gallagher (Colo Muani, 70), Bissuma (Palignah, 46), Sarr – Odober (Tel, 35), Solanke, Simmons
Newcastle United: Pope – Trippier, Thiaw, Bothman, Burn – Ramsey (Tonali, 75), Guimaraes (Holl, 90), Willock (Osula, 88) – Elanga (Murphy, 75), Gordon (Woltemade, 88), Barnes
Warning: Sarr, Spence, Simons — Burn, Guimaraes