Published on Apr 14, 2025
Another weekend of Premier League football delivered its usual dose of drama, surprises, and shifting fortunes. As the season reaches its business end, every goal, point, and performance carries added weight. From Liverpool’s title push to Chelsea’s top-four frustrations, here are five major takeaways from the action.
Liverpool Edge Closer to the Premier League Title
Liverpool took another significant step toward the Premier League crown with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United. Luis Díaz opened the scoring, but it was Virgil van Dijk who sealed the win with a towering late header. Mohamed Salah also made headlines by setting a new record for the most goal involvements in a single Premier League season. The Reds now need just two more wins to secure the title, and depending on Arsenal’s results, could wrap things up as early as next weekend. Jürgen Klopp’s side continues to show consistency and composure when it matters most.
Manchester United Hit New Low with Heavy Defeat to Newcastle
Manchester United’s season hit a new nadir following a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Newcastle United. It marked their 14th league defeat of the campaign and ensured their lowest-ever Premier League points total. Former captain Roy Keane led the criticism, questioning the team’s character and calling out Bruno Fernandes for providing "meaningless soundbites" instead of leadership. The result has only intensified the pressure on manager Ruben Amorim, whose tactics and authority are being called into question with each passing week.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Defensive Weaknesses Laid Bare in Wolves Loss
Tottenham Hotspur’s European ambitions suffered a major blow after a 4-2 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The match exposed serious flaws in Spurs' back line, with Cristian Romero coming under fire for both his on-pitch errors and post-match behavior walking straight down the tunnel without acknowledging the fans. With 17 losses already this season, Spurs now find themselves relying heavily on success in the Europa League, where they remain level with Eintracht Frankfurt at 1-1 in their quarterfinal tie.
Arsenal’s Title Hopes Take a Hit After Brentford Draw
Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Brentford further dented their title hopes. Despite taking the lead through Thomas Partey, the Gunners allowed the Bees to claw back a second-half equalizer. It was the 16th time this season that Mikel Arteta’s side dropped points from winning positions an issue that continues to haunt their title challenge. Now trailing Liverpool by 10 points, Arsenal must not only win every game remaining but also rely on others slipping up, which seems increasingly unlikely.
Chelsea Drop Crucial Points in Top-Four Race with Ipswich Draw
Chelsea’s 2-2 draw at home to relegation-threatened Ipswich Town left fans frustrated and their Champions League ambitions in jeopardy. The Blues had to come from two goals down, with Jadon Sancho finally ending his four-month goal drought to secure a point. However, failure to take all three points at Stamford Bridge may prove costly in the race for the top four. The inconsistency that has plagued Chelsea all season continues to hinder their progress under Mauricio Pochettino.
As the Premier League season approaches its final stretch, the battles for the title, European places, and survival are becoming increasingly intense. If this weekend’s action is anything to go by, fans can expect plenty more twists and turns in the weeks ahead.
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