The “Spider” celebrated his fourth goal in eight days, after scoring a double in the Club World Cup final against Fluminense of Brazil (4-0) and scoring, via penalty, in the victory over Everton (3-1) weekday.
In the absence of the Norwegian Erling Haaland -injured-, the Córdoba player resolved the game at 61 points with a typical center forward goal, ending the play with a first-class touch inside the minor area, centimeters from the goal.
The world champion in Qatar 2022, who has accumulated six goals in the current English league, He closed a dream 2023 with a pure scoring streak, after winning five titles with Josep Guardiola’s team: the Champions Leaguethe premier 2022/23, the FA Cupthe European Super Cup and the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
City headed towards victory against Sheffield – last, in the relegation zone – thanks to a goal from Spanish midfielder Rodri when the 14th minute passed.
With one match in hand, the “Citizens” are in second place with 40 points, two behind Liverpool – they receive Newcastle on Monday – and Aston Villa, who today won a timeless victory over Burnley 3-2, at home.
The Argentine goalkeeper’s team Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez He embraced victory in the 91st minute thanks to a penalty from Brazilian Douglas Luiz, after his rival twice equaled the partial advantage he had achieved with goals from Leon Bailey (28m.) and Moussa Diaby (42m.).
Burnley, penultimate, tied the score through Zeki Amdouni (30m.) and Lyle Foster (71m.), even when they were already playing outnumbered due to the expulsion of Norwegian Sander Berge.
Aston Villa recovered from the week’s defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford by the same score and was at the top along with Liverpool, although they will have to wait for the date to conclude to know their final position at the end of the year.
On the other hand, Chelsea, led by the Argentine Mauricio Pochettino and with the entry of the world champion Enzo Fernandezcompleted a decent closing of 2023, by adding their second consecutive victory this Saturday with a difficult 3 to 2 in their visit to Luton Town.
At Keniworth Road, the “Blues” scored a double from Cole Palmer (23m and 68m) and a goal from Noni Madueke (37m), but ended up in trouble after discounts from Ross Barkley (80m) and Elijah Adebayo (86m).
Immediately after Luton’s first goal, Pochettino sent Enzo Fernández onto the field, who made his return to the team after two absences due to injury.
Chelsea, which had just beaten Crystal Palace at home, added its third victory in the last four appearances and moved into tenth place in the tournament with 28 points, still outside the qualification zone for the European Cups.
Pochettino’s team concluded the first half of the season with a partial record of eight wins, four draws and eight losses in 20 games.
Luton, for its part, was in 18th place in relegation to the second division with 15 points, only above Burnley (11) and Sheffield United (9).
Premier League – Date 20
. Saturday: Luton Town 2-Chelsea 3; Aston Villa 3-Burnley 2; Crystal Palace 3 (Olise 2 and Eze)-Brentford 1 (Lewis-Potter); Manchester City 2-Sheffield United 0; Wolverhampton 3 (Kilman, Cunha and Dawson)-Everton 0. Nottingham Forest (Gonzalo Montiel) 2 – Manchester United (Alejandro Garnacho) 1.
. Sunday: Fulham-Arsenal (11:00, ESPN and Star+) and Tottenham-Bournemouth (11:00, Star+).
. Monday: Liverpool-Newcastle (5:00 p.m., ESPN and Star+).
. Tuesday: West Ham-Brighton (4:30 p.m., Star+).
+ Positions: Liverpool and Aston Villa 42 points; Manchester City and Arsenal 40; Tottenham 36; West Ham 33; Manchester United 31; Brigthon 30; Newcastle 29; Chelsea and Wolverhampton 28, Bornemouth 25; Crystal Palace and Fulham 21; Nottingham Forest 20; Brentford 19; Everton 16 (x); Luton Town 15; Burnley 11 and Sheffield United 9.
(x) 10 points were deducted for failing to comply with financial fair play.
Source: Ambito
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