Sports
Premier League Returns After International Break
By Gideon Ayeni
After a two-week international break, the Premier League returns with the title race, European spots, and relegation battles still wide open.
As the league heads into Matchweek 30, Liverpool remain at the top of the table with 70 points after 29 games, maintaining an impressive 12-point lead over second-placed Arsenal, who have 58 points.
Nottingham Forest continue to be the surprise package of the season, sitting in third place with 54 points, ahead of Chelsea (49) and Manchester City (48), both of whom remain in the hunt for Champions League spots. Newcastle (47) and Brighton (47) are also within touching distance of the top four, while Fulham (45) and Aston Villa (45) are keeping the pressure on.
Further down the table, Bournemouth (44), Brentford (41), and Crystal Palace (39) find themselves in mid-table safety, but Manchester United’s struggles persist as they sit in 13th place with just 37 points and a negative goal difference. Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, and West Ham are all locked at 34 points, facing an uphill battle to climb back into European contention.
At the bottom, Wolves (26 points) are dangerously close to the drop zone, while Ipswich (17), Leicester (17), and Southampton (9) are fighting to avoid relegation, with the latter facing an almost impossible task of survival.
With the international break behind us, all eyes are now on the remaining fixtures as teams push for silverware, European qualification, and Premier League survival. The race to the finish line promises to be intense, with every point proving crucial in the final stretch of the season.
Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us
And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG
