Liverpool has extended their Premier League lead to an impressive 16 points, while Manchester City is now at risk of slipping out of the top four following their latest loss. In their Sunday match against Southampton, Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory, highlighted by Mohamed Salah’s double penalty conversion, bringing his total to 27 goals this season and solidifying his position as the leading scorer.
With nine matches remaining, Liverpool is well on their way to clinching a record-equalling 20th league title, even with Arsenal holding two games in hand. Meanwhile, Manchester City, the previous four-time champions, now find themselves a staggering 23 points behind the league leaders after a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, courtesy of Callum Hudson-Odoi’s late goal.
Currently in fourth place, City is facing a fierce battle to secure a spot in the Champions League next season, with only five points separating them from Fulham in tenth. Despite his previous scoring prowess, Erling Haaland has struggled to make an impact lately, remaining stuck on 20 goals and jeopardising his chances of leading the goal-scoring charts for a third consecutive season.
Nottingham Forest’s recent victory has positioned them in a strong place to qualify for Champions League football, marking a remarkable turnaround given their previous relegation struggles. This resurgence mirrors the underdog narrative of Leicester City, who famously won the title. As Forest prepares to face Ipswich Town, they remain on track for an extraordinary rise in the Premier League landscape.