Crystal Palace has achieved a stunning victory against Leicester City, while Arsenal faced some challenges due to Bukayo Saka’s absence from the match against Leeds United. Here is the latest update on these Premier League matches.
Crystal Palace Shocks Leicester with a 2-1 Victory
Crystal Palace emerged victorious in their match against Leicester City with a 2-1 scoreline. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the winning goal for the hosts in the 93rd minute, securing their sixth Premier League victory this season. Despite being six points clear of relegation zone, Crystal Palace must keep up their good form in the remaining matches.
Roy Hodgson’s return as manager turned out to be a lucky charm for the Eagles, as they dominated the opening play and had the first 20 shots of the game. However, it was Leicester who took lead after Ricardo Pereira scored in the 56th minute. Later, an own goal by Eberechi Eze leveled out the scoreline for Palace, but they continued to press forward and secured an important win with Mateta’s late goal.
Saka Misses Arsenal vs. Leeds Match Due to Illness
Arsenal’s clashes with Leeds United last Saturday went down without Bukayo Saka. The player missed training on Friday due to feeling unwell and was absent from the matchday squad.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed that Saka felt better and it made sense to name him on the bench, but he decided not to risk playing him. Though his absence could be felt by fans and teammates alike, it did not disrupt Arsenal’s quest for their elusive first Premier League title win in over two decades. Gabriel Jesus scored twice for Manchester City in their match against Leeds United to help them inch closer to a league victory.
Preview of Arsenal vs. Leeds United Match
Arsenal faced off against Leeds United in their recent Premier League clash, with Jon Eimer betting on the Gunners to secure a victory. With Arsenal in good form with just seven dropped points at home all season and Leeds improving under new coach Javier Gracia, Eimer predicted that over 3.5 goals would be scored in the match.
In his analysis available on SportsLine, he also picked three potential candidates who could score for Arsenal in the game. However, the absence of Bukayo Saka from the match could have made an impact on the team’s performance.
Conclusion:
Crystal Palace’s victory over Leicester City was a shocker for many, as Roy Hodgson’s men dominated early play and secured a crucial win late on. Meanwhile, Arsenal missed Bukayo Saka during their clash against Leeds United, but they still managed to stay in the race for a possible league title win. These Premier League matches continue to offer plenty of excitement for football fans worldwide.
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