“Arsenal” continues the pursuit of the leader “Liverpool” after defeating “Nottingham Forest” (2-1) on Friday. Also on Friday, Aston Villa was defeated at home by Newcastle (3:1) and remains in 4th place in the rating.

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Arsenal beat Nottingham 2-1

It took Arsenal 65 minutes to open the scoring at the City Ground in Nottingham. Gabriel Jesus sent the ball to the feet of Matt Turner from a very difficult angle.

Mikel Arteta’s team also scored through Bukayo Saka (’72), and the home team reduced the difference thanks to Taiwo Avonia (’89).

The result took Arsenal to 46 points and moved two clear of leaders Liverpool (48 points per game against Chelsea on Wednesday). Nottingham is in 16th place (20 points).

“Aston Villa”, beaten at home by “Newcastle”.

Newcastle took a 3-0 lead at Villa Park in Birmingham after Fabian Schar (’32, ’36) and Alex Moreno’s own goal (’52).

Ollie Watkins twice sent the ball into the goal of Martin Dubravka (’71 and ’73), but the second goal of the Aston Villa player was disallowed due to offside.

Thanks to this success, “Newcastle” has 32 points and is in 7th place, while “Aston Villa” remains in 4th place (43 points).

Here you can see the result of the match Aston Villa – Newcastle.

Premier League, 22nd stage

Nottingham – Arsenal 1-2

Luton v Brighton 4-0

Fulham – Everton 0-0

Crystal Palace – Sheffield United 3-2

Aston Villa – Newcastle 1-3

Tottenham – Brentford / Wednesday, 21:30

Manchester City – Burnley / Wednesday, 21:30

Liverpool – Chelsea / Wednesday, 22:15

West Ham – Bournemouth / Thursday, 21:30

Wolverhampton – Manchester United / Thursday, 22:15.

Premier League standings

1. Liverpool (goal difference 47-18) 48 points / 21 games

2. Arsenal (44-21) 46 / 22

3. Manchester City (48-23) 43/20

4. Aston Villa (44-30) 43 / 22

5. Tottenham (44-31) 40/21

6. West Ham (35-32) 35 / 21

7. Newcastle (44-33) 32 / 22

8. Brighton (38-37) 32 / 22

9. Manchester United (24-29) 32 / 21

10. Chelsea (35-31) 31 / 21, etc.