EPL 2020-21 review: Protest mars Matchday 34 headliner between Manchester United and Liverpool

The English Premier League 2020-21 is nearly done with its Matchday 34. Manchester City is just a step away from lifting its seventh league title. Meanwhile, defending champion Liverpool's top-four fate hangs in balance, with a crucial tie against Manchester United being postponed.

<p>It is the business-ends phase for the 2020-21 English Premier League, as Matchday 34 has almost ended, with the top sides having had their commitments done. Manchester City is undoubtedly the uncrowned champion, while the race for the top-four continues to remain intense as we review the matchday involving the top sides.</p>

It is the business-ends phase for the 2020-21 English Premier League, as Matchday 34 has almost ended, with the top sides having had their commitments done. Manchester City is undoubtedly the uncrowned champion, while the race for the top-four continues to remain intense as we review the matchday involving the top sides.

<p><strong>Leicester City gets held by a ten-man Southampton</strong><br />Leicester's bid for a top-four finish might have taken a slight hit as it settled for a 1-1 draw against a ten-man Southampton (15th-placed) away from home. With Johnny Evans being the goal-scorer for the Foxes, it stays at the third spot.</p>

Leicester City gets held by a ten-man Southampton
Leicester's bid for a top-four finish might have taken a slight hit as it settled for a 1-1 draw against a ten-man Southampton (15th-placed) away from home. With Johnny Evans being the goal-scorer for the Foxes, it stays at the third spot.

<p><strong>Manchester City has it easy against Crystal Palace</strong><br />City edged a step closer to its seventh league title win following a smooth 2-0 win over 13th-placed Palace in London, with Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres being the goal-scorers. All it needs now is a win to seal its fate. Although cross-city rival Manchester United's loss on Sunday would have done it for City, it did not happen and will have to wait until the next matchday.</p>

Manchester City has it easy against Crystal Palace
City edged a step closer to its seventh league title win following a smooth 2-0 win over 13th-placed Palace in London, with Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres being the goal-scorers. All it needs now is a win to seal its fate. Although cross-city rival Manchester United's loss on Sunday would have done it for City, it did not happen and will have to wait until the next matchday.

<p><strong>Chelsea sails smoothly through Fulham</strong><br />Chelsea solidified its stance for a top-four finish, surpassing relegation-threatened Fulham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Kai Havertz scoring a brace. The Blues would still fancy the second spot in the coming matchdays.</p>

Chelsea sails smoothly through Fulham
Chelsea solidified its stance for a top-four finish, surpassing relegation-threatened Fulham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Kai Havertz scoring a brace. The Blues would still fancy the second spot in the coming matchdays.

<p><strong>Everton upset by Aston Villa</strong><br />In the only upset of the week, eighth-placed Everton was handed a shocking 1-2 defeat at Goodison Park by tenth-placed Aston Villa. While the Toffees is still in the European race, the Villans would now envision its chances as well.</p>

Everton upset by Aston Villa
In the only upset of the week, eighth-placed Everton was handed a shocking 1-2 defeat at Goodison Park by tenth-placed Aston Villa. While the Toffees is still in the European race, the Villans would now envision its chances as well.

<p><strong>Arsenal survives Newcastle United challenge</strong><br />Arsenal did well to go past Newcastle 2-0, away from home. While The Magpies was reduced to ten men in the 90th minute, Gunners had already done the job against 11 men. Consequently, Mikel Arteta and co would still hope for a European finish, besides eyeing the UEFA Europa League glory.</p>

Arsenal survives Newcastle United challenge
Arsenal did well to go past Newcastle 2-0, away from home. While The Magpies was reduced to ten men in the 90th minute, Gunners had already done the job against 11 men. Consequently, Mikel Arteta and co would still hope for a European finish, besides eyeing the UEFA Europa League glory.

<p><strong>Tottenham Hotspur bulldozes past Sheffield United</strong><br />Tottenham came up with one of its finest gameplays of the season, following the ouster of Jose Mourinho, as it hammed four past a relegated Sheffield United at home, with Gareth Bale scoring a hat-trick, while Son Heung-min was on the scoring sheet too. It is now in serious contention for a top-four finish rising to fifth.</p>

Tottenham Hotspur bulldozes past Sheffield United
Tottenham came up with one of its finest gameplays of the season, following the ouster of Jose Mourinho, as it hammed four past a relegated Sheffield United at home, with Gareth Bale scoring a hat-trick, while Son Heung-min was on the scoring sheet too. It is now in serious contention for a top-four finish rising to fifth.

<p><strong>Manchester United-Liverpool tie marred by protesters</strong><br />The highly-anticipated English El Clasico clash between fierce rival Manchester United and Liverpool did not get underway after United fans stormed into Old Trafford to protest against the Glazers' ownership. With the COVID protocols being breached, officials and organisers had no choice but to postpone it concerning the safety of the players.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>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</strong></p>

Manchester United-Liverpool tie marred by protesters
The highly-anticipated English El Clasico clash between fierce rival Manchester United and Liverpool did not get underway after United fans stormed into Old Trafford to protest against the Glazers' ownership. With the COVID protocols being breached, officials and organisers had no choice but to postpone it concerning the safety of the players.

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