EPL GW 28 Postponed Games: Last-Minute Penalty Denies Man Utd Crucial Win as Man City and Liverpool Win their Games in Hand
In the just-played EPL GW 28 postponed games, a last-minute penalty denied Manchester United a crucial win, as Manchester City and Liverpool won in their games in hand. The win for City meant that they again toppled Arsenal from the top of the league table, as the title race for EPL 2022-23 hits fever pitch. Here's how it went down.
Last-Minute Penalty Denies Man United Crucial Win
Manchester United were playing satisfactorily well against Brighton, who'd they'd defeated in the semi-finals of the FA Cup on penalties, only for a late foul by Luke Shaw to hand Brighton an opportunity to take the three points.
Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister did not hesitate at the opportunity and put Brighton ahead with a strong penalty conversion in the last minute of stoppage time (90+9). Mac Allister is being scouted by Liverpool and his team are set to be in talks with the club in the coming weeks.
Liverpool want to be fast on the Alexis Mac Allister deal. Understand May and June will be crucial months to proceed in talks. 🚨🔴 #LFC
The proposal has been submitted and project presented, as revealed this morning ⤵️🇦🇷 https://t.co/7VgB12Mprq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 4, 2023
Read more about Man United's FA Cup Semi-final win below.
An Almost-Ellusive Top Four Spot as Erik ten Hag Shares Intent to Strengthen Squad in Post-Season Transfer Window
Brighton's win weakens Man United's footing in the top four of the EPL, as they do their best to wade off Liverpool who are fifth with 59 points. Man United sit in fourth place with 63 points in the Premier League table as Brighton are in sixth place with 55 points. All this as Man United manager Erik ten Hag shared optimism that the team, given that he is given a good budget to work with, is looking to bolster the squad this upcoming transfer window.
Ten Hag: “Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world. Funds are needed to complete for biggest trophies, Everyone knows that it takes funds to sign top players”. 🔴 #MUFC
“We have to strengthen the squad during transfer windows”. pic.twitter.com/tdLqk7ONwT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 4, 2023
Man City Win in their Game in Hand Against West Ham
Manchester City reclaimed the EPL top spot after they won their game in hand against West Ham 3-0. City were as strong as ever and their goal machine, record-breaking player Erling Haaland was sure to score and add to his now over 50 goals this season. Haaland is a G.O.A.T, no doubt, and Man City are enjoying the fruits of his prowess.
Erling Haaland makes history 👽🇳🇴
Haaland has now scored the most goals in a single Premier League season, 35.
He’s now overtaking Andy Cole and Alan Shearer's tally set in 93/94 and 94/95 (both achieved their tally in a 42-game season).@ErlingHaaland 🤯✨ pic.twitter.com/KnZh8Vn6l1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 3, 2023
City's Push for a Treble
Nathan Ake put City in the lead in the 49th minute, as Haaland made it 2-0 with a brilliant chip and a well-timed strike in the 70th minute, with Phil Foden finishing the job in the 85th minute. Manchester City are playing really well, even as they attempt to win a treble, i.e. the English Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
I think we've figured out what @ErlingHaaland has been playing 👀🎮 pic.twitter.com/mJ5pJRox8y
— Man City Esports (@mancityesports) May 4, 2023
Liverpool Win their Game in Hand Against Fulham in Postponed EPL GW 28 Games
Liverpool went on to assert a late-season comeback with their 1-0 win against Fulham in postponed EPL GW 28 games. Liverpool were looking very sharp, as were Fulham, with their game ultimately decided by a penalty kick. Mohamed Salah effectively converted the penalty in the 39th minute, seizing the opportunity for goal, and propelling Liverpool to fifth in the EPL Table, now with 59 points.
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