Matchday 28 of the English Premier League gave us excitement and kept us engaged during the weekend.
- On Saturday, Arsenal dropped points against Burnley in a game in which they thoroughly controlled. Aubameyang put the visitors up but a howler from Xhaka gifted the hosts an equalizer.
- Leicester City kept the pressure on Manchester United with a 2-1 victory at Brighton and Hove Albion, Kelechi Iheanacho getting on the scoresheet.
- The Manchester Derby was the biggest fixture of the weekend and it saw Manchester United and City’s 21 matches unbeaten streak.
*Meanwhile, Liverpool lost once again at Anfield, making it six consecutive defeats at home this season.
*Harry Kane & Bale mauled Crustal Palace at the White Hart Lane as the former and partner Son went ahead to set a record as the most deadly duo in a single season.
Current Table Standings
After the weekend matches, this is how the EPL table currently looks like.
Manchester City still tops with 65 points, Man U are in second with 54 points, and are tailed closely by Leicester on 53.
Chelsea remains in 4th, West Ham in 5th, while Tottenham returns to the top 6. Liverpool drop to 8th, Arsenal remains in 10th.
At the bottom, Fulham with that victory over Liverpool are looking at leaving the relegation water, but are still accompanied by West Brom & Sheffield United.
Top Goalscorers
On the goal scorers chart, Bruno Fernandes and Harry Kane found the net over the weekend, taking their tally closer to Salah who fired blank.
Top Assist
On the assist list, Kane gave two assists to Bale yesterday and now overtakes Kevin De Bruyne with 13 assists compared to the Belgian’s 11.
Clean Sheet
Ederson conceded twice against Manchester United but still gas a firm lead on the Golden Glove race. He is followed closely by Martinez & Mendy.
Upcoming Fixtures
There will be Monday night action in the EPL today – Chelsea take on Everton, while Westham battle Leeds United.
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