Although there are no European matches this week, the Premier League powerhouses have no respite, they are still subjected to the test of a week of double matches, in the midweek 19th round of the league in full swing, this match day, the two traditional giants Tottenham and Arsenal have debuted, and went to the away game to challenge Brighton's Tottenham Hotspur is not in good shape, so that Brighton once took a 4-0 lead with the overall attack of the clouds, although Tottenham Hotspur woke up in the last moments, and within 5 minutes by Baylis and Ben Davies chased two goals in a row, but they still swallowed a defeat 2-4, one more game behind Manchester City, missing the top four of the Premier League standings, and Arsenal faced West Ham United at home in this round, the Gunners, who had the advantage on the field, performed poorly at the end of the goal and were never able to score, while the Hammers seized one of the few opportunities and finally beat Arsenal 2-0, and the Gunners, who did not get 3 points, were 2 points behind Liverpool and missed the Premier League halfway championship!
Tottenham's three-game winning streak came to an abrupt end as Brighton presented Manchester City with a gift
Before heading to Brighton away to face Brighton, Arsenal had won three consecutive wins in the Premier League, including a 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle United, which can be said to be high morale of the whole team, coupled with Brighton's home and away defeat by Tottenham Hotspur last season, which is why fans are optimistic that Son Xingmin can lead the team to three points before the game.
However, after the start of the game, the Asian brother, who is in good form this season, was completely lost in Brighton's defense, and his presence was very low throughout the game, and Richarlison, the No. 9 Brazilian water, although he was very active on the field, missed the goal, and a shot was rejected by the goal frame in the game, and 2 goals were canceled offside. Estupiñan's goal and Pedri's brace once established a 4-0 lead, although Tottenham launched a frantic comeback in the last moments, chasing two goals in a row after 80 minutes, but the Seagulls withstood the onslaught of the visitors and defended their home stadium with a score of 4-2, which also allowed Manchester City to retain the fourth place in the Premier League with a game less.
Arsenal wasted a chance as Liverpool won the halfway point
Tottenham are also in favour of the Gunners Arsenal, who beat Burnley by two goals away to Burnley in a game that ended earlier in the round to move two points above Arsenal and move up to top of the Premier League table with a two-point advantage over them if they are to win the league halfway point in this round.
In the fourth round of this season's English League Cup, the Hammers eliminated Arsenal with a score of 3-1, so this matchup is also a revenge battle for the Gunners, but this game is at home, Arsenal's attacking players are not performing well, Martinelli sleepwalks throughout the game, Saka and Jesus have wasted great opportunities, and the Hammers have seized one of the few offensive opportunities, beating Arsenal 2-0 away, making Liverpool laugh and win the halfway title.
Liverpool and Manchester City, who watched the battle on this match day, became the biggest winners, but for them, the league title is the only indicator that determines the success or failure of the Premier League season, and whether they can play well in the second half of the league will directly determine the trend of the title race!