The 12th round of the English Premier League once again welcomed fans with enthusiasm and a sense of shock. Especially the unexpected result at Anfield became the main theme of the tour. Liverpool, which had been at a high pace for several weeks, surprised fans by unexpectedly losing heavily to Nottingham Forest at home.
A difficult night for Liverpool - a convincing advantage for Forest
For the first time this season, the Arne Slot team showed such unreliable play on their home field. Nottingham Forest, on the contrary, played with great enthusiasm in their attacks, sending three accurate shots to the opponent's goal.
Goals from Murillo (33), Savona (46), and Gibbs-White (79) secured an important victory for the Forest team.
For Liverpool, everything from Alisson to Salah played, but none of them could change the situation. Additionally, substitutions such as Ekitike, Robertson, and Chiesa did not have a strong impact on the game.
Liverpool - Nottingham Forest 0:2
Goals: Murillo 33, Savona 46, Gibbs-White 79
Liverpool: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konaté (Ekitike, 55), Kerkez (Robertson, 68), Szoboszlai, McAllister, Jones (Nguoma, 78), Gakpo, Gravenbergh, Isak (Chiesa, 68), Salah.
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Williams, Murillo, Sangare, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Ndoy, Dominguez (Hutchinson, 61), Jesus, Milenkovic, Savona.
Fulham secured a hard-fought victory with a goal from Gimenez
In the clash in London, Fulham faced serious resistance against Sunderland. The home team only earned the necessary three points at the end of the game thanks to Gimenez's goal in the 84th minute.
Sunderland created several dangerous chances, but Leno's several brilliant saves deprived the visitors of a goal.
Fulham - Sunderland 1:0
Goal: Jimenez 84
Fulham: Leno, Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon, Iwobi, Berg, Wilson, Kevin, King, Jimenez.
Sunderland: Royefs, Hum, Mukiele, Ballard, Geertruida, Mandava, Traore, Jaka, Sadiki, Le Free, Isidor.
"Bournemouth" and "West Ham" - a fight that ended in a compromise
One of the most dramatic matches of the round took place between Bournemouth and West Ham.
West Ham initially took the lead with Wilson's goals in the 11th and 35th minutes. However, Bournemouth showed character in the second half, equalizing through Tavernier (69) and Unal (81).
The home team tried to turn the game upside down until the end, but the score remained 2-2.
Bournemouth - West Ham 2:2
Goals: Tavernier 69, Unal 81 - Wilson 11, 35
Bournemouth: Petrovich, Cook, Diakate, Senessi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, Brooks, Tavernier, Croup, Evanilson.
West Ham: Areola, Todibe, Igor, Kilman, Van Bissaka, Fernandes, Potts, Diouf, Bowen, Wilson, Luis Guilherme.
Crystal Palace played convincingly away
Although Wolverhampton started well, they couldn't withstand Palace's quick attacks in the second half. Goals from Munos (63) and Pino (69) secured an important away victory for the Crystal Ladies.
Pino and Mateta's activity on the pitch made Palace's playing style even more appealing.
Wolverhampton - Crystal Palace 0:2
Goals: Munos 63, Pino 69
Wolverhampton: Donston, Chachua, Agbadou, Toti, Wolf, Kreychi, Munetsi, Andre, Gomez, Larsen, Arokodare.
Crystal Palace - Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munos, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Mateta, Pino.
Brighton Wins Willpower at Home
Another remarkable match of the round was the clash between Brighton and Brentford. The visitors took the lead with a penalty from Thiago.
However, Brighton completely changed their playing style in the second half, securing victories through Welbeck (71) and Hinleshwood (84).
Brighton - Brentford 2:1
Goals: Welbeck 71, Hinleshwood 84 - Thiago 29 pen
Brighton - Verbruggen, Vefer, van Hecke, Boscalli, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minte, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck.
Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Ajer, Henderson, Yarmoliuck, Wattara, Damsgard, Shade, Thiago.
Conclusion
This type of EPL has once again proven that football doesn't guarantee anything to any team. Liverpool's home defeat, Crystal Palace's convincing away game, and Brighton's strong-willed return clearly demonstrated creativity and competition.
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