How the Premier League Table Looks After Crucial Win for Man United and City's Surprise Defeat

How the Premier League Table Looks After Crucial Win for Man United and City's Surprise Defeat

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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  • Man City were the biggest losers in match-week 26 of the Premier League after they suffered a 3-2 loss in the hands of Tottenham
  • The defeat threw the title race wide open, with City now six points ahead of second-placed Liverpool who have a game in hand
  • In the top-four race, Man United, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Wolves all secured crucial wins in their respective fixtures, with West Ham dropping points

Premier League match-week 26 was marked with some interesting results as the second half of the 2021/22 season hots up.

Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Man United were undoubtedly the biggest gainers as they recorded crucial wins in their respective fixtures.

Man United players celebrate during their EPL meeting with Leeds. Photo: Getty Images.
In the top-four race, Man United, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Wolves all secured crucial wins in their respective fixtures, with West Ham dropping points. Photo: Getty Images.
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Man City stumble in title race

In-form Man City were arguably the biggest losers this weekend as their 3-2 shock loss to Tottenham threw the title race wide open.

Despite the defeat, City remain top on the standings with 63 points, six ahead of second-placed Liverpool who have a game in hand.

On their part, Liverpool survived a scare against Norwich to secure a huge 3-1 win to keep City within their vicinity.

Chelsea, who edged Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park complete the top three slots with 50 points.

Top four race taking shape

And in the top-four race, Man United survived a second-half onslaught at Leeds to secure a 4-2 win on Sunday.

United had a 2-0 advantage before the Whites sprung a comeback after the break to draw level.

However, Fred and Anthony Elanga came off the bench to inspire the Red Devils to a thrilling win to cement their place in fourth with 46 points.

West Ham remain fifth with 42 points despite faltering Newcastle, with Arsenal, Wolves, and Spurs completing the sixth, seventh, and eighth slots.

Relegation battle

In the drop zone, Watford, Burnley, and Norwich remain the three teams occupying the three relegation slots.

The Magpies are four points off the relegation zone as they continue their push for survival under Eddie Howe.

Conte names best team in the world

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has described rivals Man City as the best team in the world.

City have been dominant across competitions this season, with their spectacular run of results having them sitting on the summit of the log.

However, Tottenham ended the dominance on Saturday as they picked a shock 3-2 win at Etihad to silence Guardiola's men.

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