This Saturday afternoon, the Premier League offered us a multiplex with 5 important matches at this stage of the season. Defeated against Arsenal last week, the Blues were expected to return to success in the league. And after a stunning Cup victory against Leeds this week, the London club was left hanging on its pitch at the end of a lively match against Hull City. However, Xabi Alonso’s men had launched the debates perfectly thanks to a gem from Morgan Rogers on a serve from João Pedro (1-0, 7th). But the visitors, led by a fiery Mohamed Belloumi and author of a double in quick succession (28th, 34th), completely turned the tide before the break. Dominant, but repeatedly coming up against a decisive Konstantinos Tzolakis, the Blues finally snatched the equalizer on the hour mark through João Pedro, well served by Cole Palmer (66th), without managing to force the decision in a choppy second act. A point which allows Hull to be provisionally third, just ahead of Chelsea. At the same time, at the end of a closed and sterile meeting in terms of goals, Liverpool and Fulham parted with a parity score (0-0).
Despite a clear domination in possession of the ball and a few clear chances from Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak or Dominik Szoboszlai, the Reds came up against a vigilant Bernd Leno and a well-organized London defense. For their part, Alvaro Arbeloa’s men lacked efficiency on their rare opportunities against an imperial Alisson. Bradley Barcola was generally discreet until his exit at the start of the last quarter of an hour of play. Liverpool already have three draws in four Premier League matches this season. To see goals you had to be at Crystal Palace. After Anan Khalaili’s opening score (1-0, 14th), the Londoners were taken back directly by a goal from Emersonn. Little helped by the expulsion of Axel Disasi (34th), Palace conceded a second goal before the break. Returning from the locker room, while Strand Larsen had thought he would secure a draw for Palace (2-2, 75th), Zian Flemming crucified Palace at the very end of the match (2-3, 90th). Worrying for Pierre Sage. Bournemouth and Brentford parted ways as good friends after a spectacular and prolific match (2-2). Finally, Aston Villa lost at home at the very end of the match with a goal from Igor Jesus (1-2, 88th).
The results from 4 p.m.:
Chelsea 2-2 Hull: Rogers (7th), João Pedro (66th) / Belloumi (28th, 34th)
Liverpool 0-0 Fulham
Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford: Kluivert (38th), Tavernier (52nd) / Schade (34th, 56th)
Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich : Khalaili (14th), Strand Larsen (75th) / Emersonn (23rd), Davis (45th)
Aston Villa 1-2 Nottingham Forest : Alysson (74th) / Delap (46th), Igor Jesus (88th)
