Premier League
Arsenal – Manchester City: Arteta’s Side Hold Out Against City Attacks (2-0)
A wonderful sequence of buildup play put Arsenal 1-0 up in the first half. Manchester City dominated the ball, but were unable to break down Arsenal’s
West Ham United – Watford: Hammer Comes Down On The Hornet’s Nest (3-1)
Relegation six-pointers are always matches of high emotion and drama. A rattling experience for fans of either side, a delight for the neutrals. Two early West
Leicester City – Sheffield United: Leicester Earns Three Crucial Points In The Champions League Race (2-0)
After an even start, Leicester City, in their 3-4-3 formation, got the upper hand through the middle of the first half by exposing Sheffield United’s defensive
Arsenal – Liverpool: Litany Of Liverpool Errors Hands Arsenal The Win (2-1)
A match dominated by Liverpool ended in defeat as costly errors from Virgil van Dijk and Alisson handed Arsenal the victory at the Emirates Stadium. The
Manchester United – Southampton: Southampton Scupper United’s Top Four Hopes (2-2)
Southampton flew out of the blocks, pressing aggressively in their 4-4-2 shape to control the early proceedings. Manchester United eventually responded, but typical issues emerged in
Wolverhampton Wanderers – Everton: Wolves Dominate Against A Problematic Everton (3-0)
In a battle between two formations with three center-backs, something unheard of in the Premier League ten years ago, Wolves proved to be everything that Everton
Tottenham Hotspur – Arsenal: Passive Spurs Prevail Over Arsenal’s Tame Offense (2-1)
Arsenal once again used a 3-4-3 system and were able to control possession of the ball and pose certain problems for Spurs in the buildup phase.
Sheffield United – Chelsea: No Place For Rusty Defending In Steel City (3-0)
Sheffield United exposed Chelsea’s defensive issues in full view and compromised the visitor’s Champions League hopes; for the entirety of the match, the hosts got into
Sheffield United – Wolverhampton Wanderers: Late Winner For Sheffield United After Stalemate (1-0)
Two teams known for their respective three-at-the-back systems played out a match which was largely a stalemate, until John Egan’s dramatic late winner secured victory for
Chelsea – Watford: Lampard’s In-Game Adjustments Deliver The Win (3-0)
Lampard’s continuous tinkering with his team’s shape helped convert Chelsea’s control into goals. A dominant display asserted the hosts back into the Premier League’s top four,