2023-12-17 16:30:38
Arsenal FC has taken the lead in the Premier League for the time being. Manchester City continues to weaken. Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer is stable following his collapse.
National soccer player Kai Havertz has returned to the exciting English title race with Arsenal FC. A week following the 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa, the Londoners defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 (0-0) on Sunday (December 17, 2023) and took the lead in the Premier League, at least for the time being.
The Brazilian Gabriel Jesus (53rd minute) gave Arsenal the lead. The in-form Havertz (87th) made the decision. The hosts were the better team from the start and might have won even more, but missed many opportunities. Brighton, on the other hand, had largely no chance at the Emirates Stadium and only recorded their first and only shot on goal following more than an hour.
Third-placed Aston Villa, who have had an outstanding season so far, turned the game around at Brentford FC and won 2-1 (0-1). This meant that the team of former Arsenal coach Unai Emery initially improved to second place and was already four points ahead of fourth-placed City.
Manchester City is not getting going
Manchester City, meanwhile, have failed to win for the fifth time in their last six games. Crystal Palace celebrated 2-2 (1-0) on Saturday deep into stoppage time. Jack Grealish (24th minute) and Wilson Lewis (54th) scored the goals for City. Ex-Mainz player Jean-Philippe Mateta (76th) scored the goal for the guests, while Michael Olise (90th + 5) scored the equalizer.
City’s Julian Alvarez puts his hands above his head
Chelsea FC retained the upper hand at home once morest Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 (0-0). Cole Palmer (54th) and Nicolas Jackson (61st) scored for the “Blues”. Newcastle United was also successful once morest Fulham FC (3-0).
Lockyer collapse causes game to be abandoned
Luton Town’s game at AFC Bournemouth had to be abandoned on Saturday following Luton captain Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch in the second half. The player received treatment on the pitch midway through the second half. After a few minutes he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher to the applause of the fans.
Luton said in a statement that Lockyer had been “responsive”. However, it is still unclear what exactly happened. Referee Simon Hooper finally called off the match half an hour following the events on the pitch. Luton Town asked for patience in a statement on Sunday. “We know that fans are concerned regarding him and there is a lot of media interest in his condition.” We are waiting for the results of the investigations so that further steps can be clarified.
The 29-year-old Lockyer collapsed in the play-off final once morest Coventry City in May and was taken to hospital at the time. He underwent heart surgery and was then given the green light to continue his career.
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