The English Premier League 2020-21 is 33 matchdays old now, as the race for the title is seemingly set to be won by Manchester City. However, the battle for top-four and European slots is still alive, as the top English clubs battled it out this weekend. In the same light, we present the Matchday 33 review considering the top sides.
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Liverpool fails to win at Anfield againDefending champion Liverpool's season at Anfield this season, especially this year, has been tricky, having earlier lost six games in a row, which derailed its title defence. On Saturday, it faced off against 16th-placed Newcastle United at home and was held to a 1-1 draw, squandering its early lead by Mohamed Salah. The Reds has dropped to the sixth spot, while it is to battle in the remaining games for a top-four spot.
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Chelsea edges past 10-man West Ham UnitedFourth-placed Chelsea took on fellow Londoner and fifth-placed West Ham United in an away encounter on Saturday. Despite the Hammers earning a red card in the 81st minute, it turned out to be a thriller. Nonetheless, Timo Werner's sole goal in the 43rd sealed the deal.
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Leeds United holds Manchester United in an intense clashWith ninth-placed Leeds hosting second-placed United for the first time since the 2000s on Sunday, it was expected to be a fierce clash, considering that the former considers the latter as its rival. It indeed turned out to be fervent, with both sides playing attacking football but failing to find the back of the net and settling goalless to share the honours. Although the Red Devils' title hopes have taken a setback following the draw, it remains unbeaten in 24 EPL away ties.
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Leicester City survives unexpected Crystal Palace challengeIn another unexpectedly intense clash, third-placed Leicester hosted 13th-placed Palace on Monday. Although it should have been an easy win for the Foxes, it had to bounce back for a 2-1 win after the Eagles scored the opener.
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Arsenal fumbles again at EmiratesArsenal's horrific season in the EPL seems to be getting no respite, as it succumbed to a 0-1 loss to eighth-placed Everton on Friday. With this loss, the Gunners has slipped to the tenth spot and is in a severe threat of missing out on a European place for next season unless it manages to win the UEFA Europa League this season.NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitise, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona
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