EPL: Newcastle Deepen Man Utd’s Woes; Ispwich Stun Chelsea
Tariq Lamptey emerged as the hero, scoring a late equalizer to secure a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. The match was a showcase of attacking football, featuring a total of 33 goal attempts.
The action began with Brighton taking the lead in the 12th minute thanks to a stunning curled shot from Simon Adingra, assisted by Joao Pedro. However, Villa responded with vigor. Ollie Watkins equalized from the penalty spot after VAR intervention, and Morgan Rogers put Villa ahead shortly after halftime.
Just when it seemed Villa would clinch the win, Lamptey volleyed home a clever flick from Pedro in the 81st minute, ensuring both teams left with a point.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s struggles continued as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle at Old Trafford. This marked United’s fourth consecutive loss, intensifying pressure on manager Ruben Amorim. Alexander Isak and Joelinton scored early in the match, putting United in a precarious position.
Despite a second-half improvement, highlighted by missed opportunities from Rasmus Hojlund and Casemiro, United could not find the net.
Amorim, facing criticism for his tactics, acknowledged the dire state of the team, stating they were in a relegation battle. With a tough schedule ahead, including matches against league leaders Liverpool and Arsenal, concerns are mounting for the Red Devils.
In another surprising turn of events, Ipswich Town celebrated their first home Premier League victory in nearly 23 years, defeating Chelsea 2-0 at Portman Road. Liam Delap converted a 12th-minute penalty, followed by a well-placed shot from Omari Hutchinson.
This victory lifted Ipswich out of the relegation zone, while Chelsea’s title aspirations took a hit, leaving them with just one point from their last three games.
