Manchester City remain top of the Premier League from Liverpool by a single point after a thrilling weekend saw the table begin to take its final shape with two rounds remaining.
Sergio Aguero’s scrappy 63rd minute strike was enough for City to beat Burnley whilst Liverpool battered Huddersfield 5-0.
Naby Keita had put the Reds ahead after just 15 seconds from Mohamed Salah’s interception of Jon Stankovic’s poor pass, before the Egyptian scored a brace himself either side of Sadio Mane goals.
Embed from Getty ImagesDown at bottom, Ryan Babel’s wonder strike for relegated Fulham proved the difference against Cardiff, who will be relegated if they fail to beat Crystal Palace at home on Saturday.
The Bluebirds’ defeat therefore meant that Brighton moved four points clear of the drop after Pascal Gross’s header secured them a point against Newcastle in a 1-1 draw.
Embed from Getty ImagesBack at the top, the battle for a top four finish continues to twist and turn after Michail Antonio’s strike for West Ham inflicted a first home defeat for Tottenham at their new stadium.
Arsenal then missed the chance to move to within a point of their local rivals after losing 3-0 at Leicester, in which Ainsley Maitland-Niles was red carded shortly before half-time.
Chelsea therefore held onto fourth after clinching a point at Old Trafford as Marcos Alonso’ strike cancelled out Juan Mata’s opener for Manchester United.
Embed from Getty ImagesElsewhere, Wolves took revenge on Watford for their brutal FA Cup Semi-Final loss by snatching a 2-1 win, which leaves them one win away from securing seventh and that last yet potential Europa League spot for next season.
Everton meanwhile sit ninth on goal difference from the Hornets after playing out a goalless draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Finally, Southampton secured their survival after playing out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Bournemouth.
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