Liverpool Edge Closer to Premier League Glory as United Crumble and Spurs Stumble Again

Liverpool are just two wins away from securing the Premier League title after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday. Meanwhile, Manchester United's struggles deepened with a crushing 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United, and both Chelsea and Tottenham dropped valuable points in their respective fixtures.

Salah Stars as Liverpool Push Forward

Mohamed Salah marked his new contract in style, notching a Premier League record for most goal involvements in a single season. The Egyptian set up Luis Díaz’s opener and continued to lead by example for Arne Slot’s title-chasing side.

West Ham appeared to snatch a late point with an 86th-minute equalizer, but Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk stepped up three minutes later, heading home the winner and restoring the Reds’ 13-point lead at the top. The goal was Van Dijk’s 24th in the Premier League, the most by any centre-back since his debut in 2015.

“It felt beautiful for multiple reasons,” Van Dijk told the BBC. “It was a late winner and from a set-piece, which we’ve struggled with. We got it done, and now it’s all eyes on Leicester.”

West Ham’s loss leaves them in 17th place, teetering just above the relegation zone with 35 points.

United Embarrassed Again in Newcastle Rout

Manchester United’s disastrous season continued as they slumped to a 4-1 loss at St James' Park, suffering their 14th league defeat—matching their worst campaign total since 1989-90. Newcastle, despite being without head coach Eddie Howe due to illness, surged into fourth place with a commanding performance.

Sandro Tonali opened the scoring with a thunderous volley in the 24th minute, but United responded through Alejandro Garnacho’s counterattack finish in the 37th. The parity didn’t last. Harvey Barnes struck twice in the second half, and a goalkeeping blunder by league debutant Altay Bayindir gifted Bruno Guimarães Newcastle’s fourth.

United boss Ruben Amorim admitted his team lost composure after the break. “We need to be better in those moments. Our position in the table reflects our inconsistency and mistakes.”

Tottenham's Troubles Worsen with Defeat at Wolves

Tottenham’s slide continued with a 4-2 defeat away to Wolverhampton Wanderers, marking their fourth loss in six league games. Defensive errors plagued Ange Postecoglou’s side, whose grip on mid-table security is loosening.

Wolves capitalized to climb to 16th, leapfrogging West Ham on goal difference and putting crucial distance between themselves and the drop zone.

Chelsea Denied by Relegation-Bound Ipswich

Chelsea’s hopes of finishing in the Champions League places took another blow after a frustrating 2-2 draw at home to struggling Ipswich Town. Despite dominating early possession, Enzo Maresca’s side found themselves 2-0 down by the 32nd minute.

A swift response after halftime—courtesy of an Axel Tuanzebe own goal—gave the hosts a lifeline, and substitute Jadon Sancho curled in a superb equalizer in the 79th. Both teams pressed for a winner in the closing minutes, but neither could find a decisive goal.

With just six matches remaining, the battle at both ends of the table is intensifying—Liverpool cruising, United collapsing, and the relegation fight still wide open.

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