CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Diogo Jota’s goal in the 57th minute helped Liverpool secure a 1-0 victory over Everton in the Merseyside Derby on Wednesday, maintaining their 12-point lead in the Premier League.
Jota scored from a Luis Díaz back-heel pass, sealing the win for Arne Slot’s side. Liverpool now needs just 13 points from their next eight matches to clinch the title.
Meanwhile, Manchester City made a strong start at home against struggling Leicester City. Jack Grealish found the net in the second minute with an assist from Savinho, giving City an early lead. Omar Marmoush doubled the score before halftime, proving that the team is coping well in Erling Haaland’s absence.
Newcastle United defeated Brentford 2-1 at home, ending Brentford’s hopes of winning five consecutive away matches. Alexander Isak and Sandro Tonali scored for Newcastle.
Second-half goals from Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio strengthened Aston Villa’s hopes of a return to European competition. Their 3-0 victory over Brighton was sealed by Donyell Malen, who scored in injury time, adding to Brighton’s troubles after their FA Cup elimination.
Ipswich Town stunned Bournemouth with a 2-1 win, thanks to goals from Nathan Broadhead in the 34th minute and Liam Delap in the 60th minute. Ivanilson scored Bournemouth’s only goal in the 67th minute.
Southampton’s Paul Onuachu put his team ahead in the 20th minute, but Crystal Palace’s Matheus França equalized in injury time, forcing a 1-1 draw and denying Southampton their third win of the season.
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