The Premier League weekend of April 12-13, 2025, delivered thrilling matches and significant shifts in the standings. Liverpool took a decisive step towards clinching the title, while Manchester United’s woes deepened with another heavy defeat.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham United
Liverpool secured a crucial 2-1 victory over West Ham United, bringing them within two wins of the Premier League title. Luis Díaz opened the scoring, assisted by Mohamed Salah, who set a new record for most goal involvements in a season. Virgil van Dijk’s late header sealed the win, pushing West Ham into 17th place and intensifying their relegation fears.
Newcastle United 4-1 Manchester United
Manchester United suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United, marking their 14th league loss of the season—their worst performance since the Premier League began in 1992. Despite a brief equalizer from Alejandro Garnacho, United collapsed in the second half, showing a lack of composure, coordination, and intensity.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive frailties were exposed in a 4-2 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Despite goals from Tel and Richarlison, Spurs’ backline struggled to contain Wolves’ attack, leaving them 15th in the table and increasing pressure on coach Ange Postecoglou.
Chelsea 2-2 Ipswich Town
Chelsea managed to salvage a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge. After trailing 2-0 at halftime, an own goal by Axel Tuanzebe and a strike from Jadon Sancho leveled the match. Despite dominating possession, Chelsea couldn’t find a winner, leaving them fifth in the table.
Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
Arsenal’s title hopes took a hit with a 1-1 draw against Brentford. Despite a strong performance, the Gunners couldn’t secure all three points, leaving them 10 points behind leaders Liverpool. Pundit Robbie Mustoe defended Arsenal’s efforts, citing injuries and a congested fixture list as contributing factors.
Other Results
- Manchester City 5-2 Crystal Palace
- Brighton 2-2 Leicester City
- Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton
- Southampton 0-3 Aston Villa
As the season approaches its climax, the title race, European qualification spots, and relegation battles remain fiercely contested. The upcoming fixtures promise more excitement and drama in the Premier League.
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