Manchester City rescues win against Luton, Everton stun Chelsea, Fulham dominates West Ham

Posted : 10 December 2023

In a nail-biting encounter at Luton, Manchester City overcame a challenging first half, marked by the absence of star striker Erling Haaland due to injury, to clinch a crucial 2-1 victory. Trailing to Elijah Adebayo's late first-half goal, City displayed resilience and determination, with Bernardo Silva equalizing and Jack Grealish securing the winner in a span of three minutes after the break. This much-needed win ended City's four-match winless run in the Premier League, helping them close the gap on league leaders Liverpool to four points, following Liverpool's win at Crystal Palace.

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The victory came at a time when City faced the daunting challenge of regaining control of their bid for an unprecedented fourth successive top-flight title. Haaland's absence due to a foot injury added to the concerns, potentially impacting his availability for the hectic Christmas schedule. Despite these challenges, City responded with a gritty performance, showcasing their intent to stay competitive in the title race.

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Meanwhile, Everton continued to defy the impact of a 10-point Premier League deduction as they secured a 2-0 victory over Chelsea. Abdoulaye Doucoure's opening goal at Goodison Park, coupled with Lewis Dobbin's first Everton goal, inflicted another damaging defeat on Chelsea and extended Everton's lead over the relegation zone. The Toffees, appealing a penalty for breaching financial rules, find themselves four points clear of Chelsea in mid-table, emphasizing their resilience under manager Sean Dyche.

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In another noteworthy clash, Fulham delivered a second consecutive dominant performance, thrashing West Ham 5-0 at Craven Cottage. Just days after beating Nottingham Forest with the same scoreline, Marco Silva's side showcased their attacking prowess. Raul Jimenez, Willian, Tosin Adarabioyo, Harry Wilson, and Carlos Vinicius all contributed to the London derby demolition, further solidifying Fulham's recent run of impressive form.

Manchester City rescues win against Luton, Everton stun Chelsea, Fulham dominates West Ham

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