5/16/2024–|Last updated: 5/16/202412:48 AM (Mecca time)
The Manchester United team regained its balance with a difficult victory over its guest, Newcastle United, 3-2, at Old Trafford on Wednesday, in a postponed match from the 34th round of the English Football League.
Manchester United ended the first half ahead with a goal by young player Kobe Maino in the 31st minute, and Anthony Gordon equalized for Newcastle 4 minutes into the second half.
United strengthened its advantage with the second and third goals by Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hoylund in the 57th and 84th minutes, but Newcastle reduced the gap with a second goal in the second minute of stoppage time.
Manchester United raised its score to 57 points in eighth place, achieving its first victory in the last 4 rounds.
As for Newcastle, it suffered its second loss in a row and its 14th in the league championship this season, leaving its score frozen at 57 points in seventh place, superior on goal difference to Manchester United.
Maino gives Manchester United the lead 🔴⚽️#Premier League | #Manchester United | #Newcastle pic.twitter.com/bkWcUvPvRs
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Diallo adds the second to the Red Devils ⚽️🔥🔥🔥#Premier League | #Manchester United | #Newcastle pic.twitter.com/tMWIBIeipl
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Anthony Gordon gives Newcastle a draw and ignites the match 🔥#Premier League | #Manchester United | #Newcastle pic.twitter.com/9Ww1CfN0Zx
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Chelsea continues its awakening
In another postponed match from the 34th round on Wednesday evening, the Chelsea team continued its awakening with a valuable victory outside its stadium over Brighton with a score of 2-1.
Chelsea took the lead with two goals scored by Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku in the 34th and 64th minutes, but completed the match with 10 players after its captain Reece James was sent off in the 88th minute.
Palmer continues to shine and opens the scoring for Chelsea 👏⚽️#Premier League | #Chelsea | #Brighton pic.twitter.com/y2gBi2rLYj
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Nkoko adds the second for Chelsea 🤩⚽️#Premier League | #Chelsea | #Brighton pic.twitter.com/1vckPY2Vfn
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Brighton took advantage of the numerical disadvantage and Danny Welbeck scored the only goal for the hosts in the seventh minute of stoppage time in the second half.
Chelsea achieved its fourth victory in a row, raising its score to 60 points in sixth place, strengthening its hopes of clinching a qualification card for the continental championships next season, as it is separated by only 3 points from Tottenham, which is in fifth place, to qualify for the European League competition.
As for Brighton, it suffered its second loss in a row, leaving its score frozen at 48 points in tenth place before the final round of the English Premier League scheduled to be held on Sunday.