New Delhi: Fulham and Ipswich Town played out a dramatic 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage, while Liverpool and Manchester United shared the spoils in a heated 2-2 clash at Anfield. These results led to shifts in the Premier League points table, offering insights into the ongoing battles at both ends of the standings.
Fulham’s draw with Ipswich saw Raul Jimenez shine, netting two penalties to keep Marco Silva’s side unbeaten in eight league matches. Despite dominating the first half, Fulham found themselves trailing after Sam Szmodics capitalised on a defensive error.
However, Jimenez’s precision from the spot ensured they earned a point. Fulham remain ninth, two points behind Aston Villa in eighth, while Ipswich stay stuck in the relegation zone, level on points with 17th-placed Wolves but behind on goal difference.
At Anfield, Liverpool had the chance to extend their lead at the top but were held by a resilient Manchester United side. United went ahead early in the second half through Lisandro Martinez, but Cody Gakpo equalised before Mohamed Salah’s penalty gave Liverpool the advantage.
The Red Devils, however, hit back late, with Amad calmly finishing a counterattack. Liverpool now sit six points clear of Arsenal with a game in hand, but with tricky fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Brentford coming up, their lead could be tested.
For United, the draw was vital in ending a three-match losing streak. They climb to 13th, leapfrogging West Ham on goal difference, and can now aim to build momentum when they host Southampton next week.
Premier League points table after matchday 20
Position
Teams
Matches
Win
Draw
Loss
Goal Difference
Points
1
Liverpool
19
14
4
1
28
46
2
Arsenal
20
11
7
2
21
40
3
Nottingham Forest
19
11
4
4
20
37
4
Chelsea
20
10
6
4
15
36
5
Newcastle United
20
10
5
5
12
35
6
Manchester City
20
10
4
6
9
34
7
Bournemouth
20
9
6
5
7
33
8
Aston Villa
20
9
5
6
-2
32
9
Fulham
20
7
9
4
3
30
10
Brighton and Hove Albion
20
6
10
4
1
28
11
Brentford
20
8
3
9
3
27
12
Tottenham
20
7
3
10
12
24
13
Manchester United
20
6
5
9
-5
23
14
West Ham United
20
6
5
9
-15
23
15
Crystal Palace
20
4
9
7
-7
21
16
Everton
19
3
8
8
-10
17
17
Wolves
19
4
4
11
-11
16
18
Ipswich Town
20
3
7
10
-15
16
19
Leicester City
20
3
5
12
-21
14
20
Southampton
20
1
3
16
-32
6
Liverpool missed the chance to go eight points clear at the top after Amad’s late equaliser secured Manchester United a 2-2 draw at Anfield. The result keeps the title race alive, with Arsenal trailing by six points Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
