Premier League Roundup: Everton Stun Liverpool, Manchester United and Crystal Palace Secure Wins
The Premier League fixtures on Wednesday provided us with some dramatic action. Here’s how it all went down.
The Big One: Everton 2-0 Liverpool
The Toffees took a massive step towards safety with a 2-0 win over their Merseyside rivals, derailing Liverpool’s title charge in the process. Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin were the heroes for Everton, scoring the goals that secured a vital three points.
Manchester United Come from Behind to Beat Sheffield United
Manchester United came from behind twice to beat bottom-of-the-league Sheffield United 4-2, leapfrogging Newcastle United into sixth place in the process.
Crystal Palace Secure Comfortable Win Over Newcastle United
Crystal Palace continued their push into midtable with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United, courtesy of two goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Bournemouth Edge Out Wolves
Bournemouth secured a 1-0 win over Wolves, moving them above Brighton and into 10th place in the Premier League table.
Player of the Day: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
The Everton striker was a handful all evening, winning a penalty and scoring the second goal in the Toffees’ 2-0 win over Liverpool.
Stat of the Day
Sheffield United have now conceded 92 goals in the Premier League this season, the most in a 38-game season.
What This Means
Liverpool’s title hopes are all but over, while Manchester United’s win over Sheffield United boosts their European hopes. Newcastle United’s push for Europe takes a hit, and Sheffield United are all but relegated.
