2024-25 England Premier League Week14 Review
Data from this site will be used as a reference. I try my best to post this series until starting the game of next week match.
Results
Remarkable Match of This Week
Manchester United's new manager Ruben Amorim is still experimenting with his new team. In this match, he started Tyrell Malacia on the left side. Arsenal, on the other hand, was missing Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel in their defense. Although some expected Arsenal to struggle, the home team won convincingly. Arsenal's goals came from corner kicks. United's ability to defend set pieces was completely outmatched by Arsenal. The substitutes brought on after conceding failed to integrate into the game as time passed. Forward Marcus Rashford, who seemed to neglect his defensive duties, is likely to face criticism for his performance. This is a stark contrast to his inclusion in the Team of the Week in the previous round.
Other Games
Liverpool ended up with a disappointing draw after a late-game set piece. Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher misjudged a punch, allowing Newcastle United defender Fabian Schär to score. This was frustrating as Manchester City had just won their first league game in five matches. However, it's hard to criticize Kelleher too much, as his excellent saves have often helped the team.
Leicester City, under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, won convincingly at home against West Ham. It seems the appointment of a new manager has had a positive effect on the team.
Fulham's Alex Iwobi scored twice in an impressive performance, defeating Brighton. Chelsea showed no mercy against bottom-placed Southampton, winning 5-0.
Chelsea's manager Malesca seems to have found the right way to use his large squad of talented players.
Bournemouth secured a close victory at home against Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs' manager Postecoglou continues to face challenges.
Tables
In the previous round, Chelsea and Arsenal were tied for second place with the same points, goals scored, and goals conceded. However, in this round, Chelsea secured a big win to maintain their second-place position.
Next Matches
There are two London derbies scheduled, both of which are highly anticipated. Let's focus on Fulham. Surprisingly, it's now a match between the 6th and 3rd placed teams. Although Fulham has maintained a good position, they haven't yet won against any of the so-called "Big 6" teams this season. Moreover, they face Liverpool in the next round.