Manchester City faced a challenging draw against Crystal Palace, showing resilience as they came from behind twice in the Premier League match.
Despite their efforts, City’s recent form has been less than stellar, making this a crucial point for Palace, who might feel they deserved more from the Premier League game.
The match began with an impressive start for Palace, as Will Hughes set up wing-back Daniel Munoz, who scored just four minutes in.
City had opportunities to respond, and Erling Haaland did just that with a well-placed header from Matheus Nunes’ cross. Palace regained the lead with Maxence Lacroix converting Hughes’ corner, showcasing their solid attacking play.
In a strong finish, Bernardo Silva assisted Rico Lewis, whose superb strike from the edge of the box secured a point for City. However, Lewis’s subsequent red card for a foul on Trevoh Chalobah will add to the team’s worries. Currently, City trails eight points behind league leaders Liverpool, while Palace sit four points clear of the relegation zone.
Brentford Win
Brentford continued their impressive home form, defeating Newcastle 4-2 in a thrilling encounter.
Both teams quickly found their rhythm, with Bryan Mbeumo scoring early, only for Alexander Isak to equalize moments later.
Yoane Wissa’s ninth goal in just eight league matches briefly put Brentford ahead again, but Newcastle responded through Harvey Barnes, demonstrating their attacking prowess.
The decisive moment came when Nathan Collins scored from a set-piece, putting Brentford ahead in the second half.
Kevin Schade added to the scoreline with a clever finish late in the game, highlighting Brentford’s strong home performance – they now boast seven wins and one draw from their eight home league games this season.
Aston Villa Win
Aston Villa experienced a welcome return to form, with John Duran netting his first Premier League goal since September to secure their second consecutive victory, further complicating Southampton’s struggles.
Duran’s goal came on his first league start of the season, helping lift Villa to fifth place in the standings.
Unai Emery’s team has bounced back impressively after an eight-match winless streak, putting them two points behind fourth-placed Manchester City.
In contrast, Southampton find themselves in a tough position, eight points adrift of safety after 12 losses in 15 matches.
Despite Southampton’s effort and potential, defensive lapses proved costly, with Duran capitalizing on a misjudged clearance to score.
Villa’s defense held firm, earning them only their second clean sheet of the season. Though they lacked the sharpness to extend their lead after Duran’s goal, they maintained control, with Emi Martinez facing little threat throughout the match.
Overall, the weekend showcased some thrilling action in the Premier League, with Brentford and Aston Villa making notable strides in their seasons while City continue to grapple with consistency.