The English Premier League produced classic results and engrossing encounters on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Everton 2-0 Liverpool
Sean Dyche’s masterminded his side to a lovely win over rivals, Liverpool, as they put a massive dent in the Reds’ title push.
In the 6th minute, referee Andrew Madley pointed to the spot, after Alisson Becker caught Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin when he moved the ball past him.
However, Liverpool’s blushes were spared as Calvert-Lewin was deemed to have been in an offside position before that piece of play occurred.
Twenty-seven minutes into the game, Jarrad Branthwaite put the Toffees ahead in the Merseyside derby, after two attempts at goal with the first cleared away.
In the second period, Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed home for Everton, off a corner hoisted into the area by McNeil.
Calvert-Lewin rose highest and powered his effort into the bottom corner, beating Alisson Becker in goal for Liverpool.
The Reds slumped to a defeat at Goodison Park, which could albeit spell doom on their battle for the league title.
English Premier League Results: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Bournemouth
Despite Wolves controlling the encounter for most of it, Bournemouth left the Molineux Stadium with 3 points, courtesy of an amazing goal by Antoine Semenyo.
Semenyo put the Cherries ahead in the 37th minute, after Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Kilman failed to properly clear a cut-back from Kerkez, and flicked the ball upwards for Semenyo to volley into the net.
The goal ultimately turned out to be the decisive goal of the game, with Bournemouth returning to the Vitality Stadium after a show of doggedness and resilience away from home.
Crystal Palace 2-0 Newcastle United
Oliver Glasser’s side took their chances when it came, and it was enough to see them through to victory at Selhurst Park.
A brace from Jean-Philippe Mateta propelled them to a hearty victory, as they moved further to sealing their status for next season in the top-flight.
Mateta scored the opener after Crystal Palace won the ball high up, with Eberechi Eze locating Jean-Philippe Mateta, who switched the ball with Ayew to cut Newcastle United open.
The Frenchman then converted with ease, putting the Eagles ahead, and in cruise control.
His 2nd of the night came in the 88th minute, as he was in the right place to do the finishing job, following a pass from Will Hughes, with Mateta channeling the ball through the legs of Newcastle goalie Martin Dubravka.
Manchester United 4-2 Sheffield United
Erik Ten Hag’s side were dominant throughout the game, with Sheffield United hoping to stun their host against the run of play.
Jayden Bogle put them in front in the 35th minute, after Andre Onana’s pass intended for Diogo Dalot was intercepted by eventual scorer Bogle, who ran all the way and buried the opportunity.
Three minutes before the interval, Harry Maguire equalized for the Red Devils, as he put a defining header to a cross from Alejandro Garnacho.
A VAR check was conducted to ascertain if the goal was legitimate, and after the review, the goal was judged to be rightful.
Early in the second period, on-loan attacker from Villarreal Ben Brereton Diaz poked the visitors ahead, after Ben Osborn had laid a cut-back into his path.
The Red Devils were stunned by how the encounter was turning out to be, however, they remained confident and continued to charge at their opposition.
Nine minutes before the hour mark, a penalty was awarded to Manchester United after Bruno Fernandes had swung a cross into the area from the right.
Harry Maguire was pulled to the floor by Sheffield United defender Trusty and referee Michael Salisbury immediately pointed to the spot.
Fernandes stepped up and struck an amazing penalty, directing the ball into the top-left corner, beating goalkeeper Foderingham, who dived in the opposite direction.
Fans of Manchester United began to get frantic with 10 minutes to go, as they were keen on seeing their side secure massive points.
Bruno Fernandes displays his importance to the Manchester United side
Anyway, Bruno Fernandes exuded his brilliance in the 81st minute, hitting a strike from long range into the right corner, following a pass from Kobbie Mainoo.
Four minutes later, he turned provider for Rasmus Hojlund, as he controlled a ball sent into the box by Diogo Dalot with his chest before directing a cut-back for Rasmus Hojlund, who thundered the ball home from close range.
Manchester United pick up massive points under the floodlights at Old Trafford, with many contented by their overall display, but still perturbed about their shaky state defensively.
These are the results of matches played in the English Premier League on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
