How the Premier League Table Looks After Man United Dropped Vital Points vs Watford

How the Premier League Table Looks After Man United Dropped Vital Points vs Watford

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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  • Man City and West Ham United were some of the biggest gainers of match week 27 as they secured vital wins in their fixtures
  • City stunned Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park to restore their six-point advantage over second-placed Liverpool who were not in action at the weekend
  • Norwich's 2-0 loss to Southampton has them bottom of the log with 17 points, two behind Watford who held Man United at Old Trafford

Man City are still topping the Premier League standings after match week 27 with 66 points.

City restored their six-point lead at the top following their 1-0 vital win over Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, February 26.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United battles for possession with Joshua King of Watford FC during a Premier League match. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Man United suffered a top-four blow after they dropped points against Watford. Photo by Jan Kruger.
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Phil Foden scored the all-important goal to inspire the Citizens to victory away from home.

Liverpool, who were not in action in the EPL over the weekend remain second with 60 points, 10 points above Chelsea.

Man United suffer top-four blow

Man United complete the top four slots with 47 points despite their goalless draw with Watford at Old Trafford.

A win over the Hornets could have seen the Red Devils cement their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

However, they now have West Ham United, Arsenal, and Tottenham hot on their heels in pursuit of the final Champions League spot.

West Ham secured a vital 1-0 win over Wolves in their own outing to renew their top-four hopes and now sit fifth with 45 points.

Arsenal are sixth on the log with 45 points but have three games in hand.

Spurs are placed seventh with 42 points, thanks to their 4-0 thrilling win over the now relegation-threatened Leeds United.

Everton staring relegation

Meanwhile, Everton's defeat to leaders City now has them staring at relegation, with the Frank Lampard-tutored side currently a point off safety.

Norwich, who lost 2-0 to Southampton are still bottom of the log with 17 points, two behind fellow relegation-battlers, Watford.

Burnley complete the set of teams in the drop zone, with their 1-1 encouraging draw with Crystal Palace reviving their survival hopes.

Tuchel defends Kepa

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Thomas Tuchel has absolved Kepa Arrizabalaga from any blame after the shot-stopper cost Chelsea the Carabao Cup trophy against Liverpool.

Kepa, who was subbed on for the shootouts missed a decisive spot-kick to deny the Blues an opportunity to lift the domestic trophy.

Tuchel has now come out to take the blame for the Carabao Cup defeat, insisting he is solely responsible.

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