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Liverpool Open Seven-Point Lead in Premier League

City held, Chelsea stumble to Fulham as Tottenham stuck in the Forest plus all other action on Boxing Day

Liverpool have opened seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as the title favorite survived a scare in its 3-1 win against Leicester.
Meanwhile, Manchester United lost 2-0 to lowly Wolves— a game United captain Bruno Fernandez was shown a red card.

Erling Haaland missed a penalty as flailing Manchester City failed to end its depressing run with a 1-1 draw against Everton, but it was United’s travails and Liverpool’s remarkable run that took center stage on Thursday.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s side was shocked by Jordan Ayew’s early strike at Anfield, but the Reds recovered their composure to equalize just before the interval through Cody Gakpo.

England midfielder Curtis Jones marked his 100th top-flight appearance with the second goal soon after halftime.

Mohamed Salah’s 19th goal this season wrapped up Liverpool’s 11th win in its last 13 games in all competitions.

Manchester United recored a third successive loss in all competitions to leave new boss Ruben Amorim with five defeats in his first 10 games.

Struggling Defending Champion Manchester City has just one win in their last 13 matches in all competitions as Pep’s side end 2024 with unwanted history.

Elsewhere at the Stamford Bridge, Chelsea was stunned by Fulham’s late fightback in a dramatic West London derby. It was Chelsea’s first home defeat against Fulham in 46 years.

Nottingham Forest climbed to third place after a 1-0 win against sputtering Tottenham at the City Ground. Forest’s fourth successive win was sweet revenge for boss Nuno Espírito Santo against Tottenham who will end the year in 11th position on the table.

Newcastle swatted aside 10-man Aston Villa 3-0, moving up to fifth place after winning three consecutive league games for the first time since 2023.

Jarrod Bowen’s 59th-minute goal gave West Ham a 1-0 win at last-place Southampton after the visitors saw Guido Rodriguez’s red card overturned by VAR.

Bournemouth and Crystal Palace shared a goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium.

 

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