Three matches have concluded in the 26th round of the English Premier League, and each match has moments that "shake the fans off their seats." Some couldn't maintain a two-goal lead, some lost at home, and others fell victim to penalties and quick goals.
One of the central rivalries in London - the Chelsea vs. Leeds match - took place in a truly painful scenario. The Blues were the first to settle the score: Joao Pedro opened the scoring in the 24th minute. In the second half, Palmer scored a penalty, making the score 2-0, and the stadium seemed to say, "Now it's ready, three points are ours." However, Leeds was completely opposed to this. In the 67th minute, Nmecha responded with a penalty, and in the 73rd minute, Okafor equalized, knocking out Chelsea's victory. That is, for the Londoners, this draw was a two-point loss night.
EPL. Round 26
Chelsea - Leeds 2:2
Goals: Joao Pedro 24, Palmer 58 (pen) - Nmecha 67 (pen), Okafor 73.
Chelsea - Sanchez, Gusto, Acheampong (Fofana, 79), Caloba, Cucurella (Hato, 46), Caicedo, Andrei Santos (Delap, 79), Palmer, Estevao (Netu, 64), Enzo Fernández, Joao Pedro.
Leeds - Darlaw, Boogle, Goodmundsson, Rodon, Bijol, Bornau (Okafor, 55), Justin, Ampadu, Gruyev, Aaronson (Longstaff, 90+5), Nmecha (James, 82).
Yellow cards: Gusto 8, Acheampong 15 - Gudmundsson 19, Bornau 22, Justin 45, Longstaff 90+6.
In the second match, Tottenham lost to Newcastle at home - 1:2. At the end of the first half, Tiaw put the visitors ahead in the 45+5th minute. Spurs were crushed in the second half, and Gray finally equalized in the 64th minute. However, the excitement didn't last long: in the 68th minute, Ramsey scored a goal, earning the Crows valuable three points. For "Tottenham," another painful result - the pressure in the tournament table increased even more.
Tottenham - Newcastle 1:2
Goals: Gray 64 - Thiaw 45+5, Ramsey 68.
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Draguscin, van de Ven, Sarr, Bissouma (Palinia, 46'), Gray, Xavi Simons, Gallagher (Kolo Muani, 70'), Spence, Odober (Tel, 35'), Solanke.
Newcastle - Pope, Trippier, Botman, Thiaw, Burn, Willock (Voltemade, 88), Ramsey (Tonali, 75), Barnes, Gordon (Osula, 88), Guimarães (Hall, 90+1), Elanga (J. Murphy, 75).
The third match - the Everton vs. Bournemouth match - also showed its own "scene." The hosts took the lead in the 42nd minute thanks to a penalty from Ndiaye. But after halftime, Bournemouth picked up speed: Ryan equalized in the 61st minute, followed by Adly in the 64th minute with a decisive goal, completely turning the game around - 1:2.
Everton - Bournemouth 1:2
Goals: Ndiaye 42 (pen) - Ryan 61, Adly 64.
The conclusion is simple: 2:0 in the EPL is not a "safe zone" either, in one word - no one can be trusted in this league. The matches in the next round will undoubtedly be even fiercer: both the favorites and those at the bottom are now in the "death" mode for every point.
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