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Defeated on Wednesday evening at Everton (2-0, 29th day of the Premier League), Liverpool sees the title slip further away. Manchester United suffered against Sheffield United (4-2).
There are encounters that should not be lost. The one that Liverpool played against Everton on Wednesday was for two reasons. Firstly because it was the Mersey derby, then because the Reds, already defeated two days ago by Crystal Palace (0-1), had virtually no room for error to hope to maintain a small hope of a championship title. But in the face of ToffeesJürgen Klopp’s men therefore faltered and the defeat (2-0) was a huge blow to the head for them.
However, Liverpool had outrageous possession of the ball (77%). But opposite, an Everton still fighting to maintain itself knew how to transcend itself and take advantage of its opportunities. At least two in any case, with Jarrad Branthwaite opening the score in the first period (1-0, 27th), then the break goal from the inevitable Dominic Calvert-Lewin (2-0, 58th). Enough to seal Everton’s first victory over Liverpool since February 2021. In the standings, the Reds are three points behind leaders Arsenal and one more behind Manchester City, but Cityzens have two games in hand. THE Reds are moving away from the title and at the same time, Everton has done the same with the red zone since it is now eight points ahead of Luton (18th). A real breath of fresh air.
European Manchester United
At the same time, Manchester United hosted Sheffield United. And faced with the red lantern more than ever at the bottom this season, the Red Devils yet trembled. Led twice, Erik ten Hag’s protégés at least had the strength of character to come back together each time. And finally, they turned the match over to their side at the hour mark. Once again, it was Bruno Fernandes who sounded the revolt, the Portuguese notably scoring a double (61st, 81st). The other two goals were scored by Harry Maguire and Rasmus Hojlund.
And since Newcastle lost on Crystal Palace (2-0), Manchester United took the opportunity to overtake them and climb to sixth place, synonymous with Europe and qualification for the Europa Conference League. A good operation for the Mancuniens who will however still have to fight to hope to finish European. Finally, in the last match of the evening, Wolverhampton was surprised at home by Bournemouth (0-1)
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