Premier League Roundup: Liverpool Close in on Historic Title, Newcastle Crush United, Spurs Struggle Continues
Liverpool moved a step closer to securing their 20th English league title after Virgil van Dijk’s late header sealed a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham at Anfield. Luis Diaz opened the scoring in the first half, assisted by Mohamed Salah, who set a Premier League record with his 45th goal involvement in a 38-game season. A late own goal by Andrew Robertson levelled the score, but Van Dijk redeemed himself shortly after by heading home the winner from a corner.
Despite an underwhelming display, goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s standout performance helped Arne Slot’s side maintain their lead at the top. Liverpool now sit 13 points clear of second-placed Arsenal with six games left and could clinch the title as early as April 20 if results go their way.
Elsewhere, Newcastle delivered a stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester United at St. James’ Park, despite the absence of manager Eddie Howe due to illness. After Sandro Tonali’s opener and Alejandro Garnacho’s equaliser, Harvey Barnes struck twice in the second half, while Bruno Guimaraes added a fourth following a goalkeeping error by Altay Bayindir. The win puts Newcastle within a point of third-placed Nottingham Forest with a game in hand. United drop to 14th in the table.
Tottenham’s struggles continued with a 4-2 loss at Wolves, adding pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. Defensive errors led to an early deficit, and despite goals from Mathys Tel and Richarlison, Spurs were undone by poor defending and late strikes from the hosts. They now sit 15th, potentially facing their worst league finish since 1993-94.
In another match, relegation-threatened Ipswich held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Julio Enciso and Ben Johnson gave Ipswich a shock lead before Axel Tuanzebe’s own goal and a late equaliser from Jadon Sancho salvaged a point for the Blues. Chelsea remain sixth, with Champions League qualification slipping from reach.
