Crystal Palace pulled off a stunning victory against Leicester City in the English Premier League on Monday, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring the winning goal with the last kick of the match, leaving Leicester in a precarious position in 17th place.
Crystal Palace Come Out Strong
The game started with Crystal Palace taking control, having the first 20 shots on goal but failing to convert any of them into a score. Matters took a turn for the worse when Wilfried Zaha was injured just before halftime, forcing him to sit out the rest of the game.
However, Crystal Palace still managed to dominate play and outplayed Leicester City throughout the match. Even an own goal by Eberechi Eze, which levelled the match after Leicester’s first shot on target resulted in a score, could not stop them.
Last-Minute Heroics Seal Victory for Crystal Palace
In a dramatic finish to the game, Mateta scored with the very last kick of the match to secure an important victory for Crystal Palace. The win now puts them 12th in the Premier League table and six points clear of relegation danger while pushing Leicester closer to that dreaded danger zone. By the end of this weekend’s fixtures, they could find themselves in the bottom three and serious relegation candidates.
Arsenal Suffer Blow as Bukayo Saka is Benched
Arsenal fans were disappointed when Bukayo Saka was benched due to illness during their recent Premier League match against Leeds United. Saka won his first-ever player-of-the-month award for March and has been crucial to Arsenal’s success this season. However, coach Mikel Arteta revealed that he did not want to risk playing him while he was sick.
Gabriel Jesus Leads Man City Past Leeds United
Gabriel Jesus marked his first start since returning from injury with a brace against Leeds United on Saturday. The win pushed Manchester City even closer to another Premier League title, making them red-hot favorites.
Leeds put up a good fight and have certainly improved since hiring Javier Gracia as their coach. With seven points from their last four games, they look set to finish the season strongly.
Arsenal Face Leeds United in Tough Premier League Matchup
Arsenal faced a tough test against Leeds United in the Premier League at the weekend. Caesar’s Sportsbook listed Arsenal as clear favorites, while Eimer provided his picks and analysis, leaning towards Over on the total.
A draw priced at +470 was also available for punters. With both teams looking to end the season on a high note, this could prove to be an exciting game for fans of both sides.
In conclusion, Crystal Palace’s victory over Leicester City was a significant upset that has major implications for the relegation battle. Meanwhile, both Arsenal and Leeds United faced tough matchups in their recent Premier League fixtures, but there is still plenty of excitement and speculation around who will come out on top at the end of the 2020-2021 season.
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