IKEJABIRD SPORTS EPL MATCHDAY 26 Saturday Match Review… ..Smith Rowe’s killer instinct earns Champions League-hunting Arsenal vital victory over Brentford.
After a bitterly frustrating first half for the Gunners, their top scorer this season made the crucial breakthrough with a superb solo strike. He raced towards the penalty area, jinked inside two Brentford defenders and bent a wonderful finish past the outstretched hand of David Raya and into the far corner. It was a moment of inspiration from Arsenal’s top scorer just when his team needed it most, and it proved the catalyst for a vital 2-1 victory for the Champions League-hunting hosts.
..Lukaku records just seven touches against Crystal Palace as Chelsea striker flops again.
The striker was an anonymous figure at Selhurst Park as his side laboured to victory. Romelu Lukaku was a virtual spectator in Chelsea’s narrow victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, barely featuring in the game at all and not even reaching double figures in touches.
..Ziyech saves Blues against Eagles
Chelsea struggled to show clarity in the attacking third against Crystal Palace, but a late strike from Hakim Ziyech secured victory as Thomas Tuchel’s men prevailed 1-0. For Palace, this result means they have now lost their last three games at Selhurst Park. Chelsea dominated possession in the first half and looked in control of the contest, but they failed to muster any dangerous chances despite having the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech leading the attacking line. Crystal Palace decided to sit back and play on the counter, often trying to limit the ‘Blues’ while rarely risking any forays forward.
..Liverpool duo Mane & Salah set Premier League record with goals against Norwich.
Liverpool duo Mane & Salah set Premier League record with goals against Norwich. Jurgen Klopp’s men had to come back from behind to beat the Canaries 3-1, with the Senegal and Egypt internationals once more proving vital. In turning the tables on the visitors, Mane and Salah also secured themselves a piece of Premier League history. It was the 30th time the pair have both netted in the same Premier League game, a mark that no other partnership has managed in the competition’s history
..Salah, Mane & Diaz deliver as Liverpool keep title charge on course with Norwich win.
Salah, Mane & Diaz deliver as Liverpool keep title charge on course with Norwich win. Anfield was rocking after the Reds recovered from going a goal down to beat Norwich, with all three of their starting forwards on target Anfield was bouncing here as Liverpool kept up their Premier League title push with victory over Norwich. It finished 3-1, though the scoreline tells only half the story.
..Man City 2-3 Spurs, Kane double seals famous victory for visitors.
Man City 2-3 Spurs : Kane double seals famous victory for visitors The drama! The passion! Drink it all in! Harry Kane has come to haunt Manchester City – and the price could prove to be legendary! The England captain strikes twice in the second half – including a second in injury-time – to hand Tottenham an absolutely crucial win, reversing Antonio Conte’s slump of form and putting their European aspirations back on track.
..Harry Kane and Heung-min Son officially equaled the most prolific partnership record in Premier League history during Tottenham’s meeting with Manchester City on Saturday evening.
Harry Kane and Heung-min Son equal Premier League record with Chelsea during Tottenham vs Man City. The pair combined for Spurs’ second of the game with Son crossing for Kane, taking their total goal involvements up to 36. Prior to that, Chelsea legends Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard held it. In recent weeks, Kane and Son have looked like one of few positives for Antonio Conte’s side in the race to qualify for next season’s Champions League.