Forest bounce back emphatically whilst Liverpool open up a larger gap at the top of Premier League table

Nottingham Forest have bounced back in emphatic fashion, defeating a woeful Brighton 7-0 overnight that sees them hold their spot in third position on the Premier League table at the end of matchday 24.

After suffering their biggest defeat of the season in the week prior away to Bournemouth, Forest held no mercy for the disappointing Sea Gulls who were on the end of Forest’s biggest win in the Premier League since the 1996/97 season.

A Chris Wood hattrick, plus goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams and Jota Silva, ensured that Lewis Dunk’s own goal was the catalyst to a triumphed bounce back victory that quickly erases the dismal 5-0 defeat that happened seven days prior.

Liverpool saw this result and knew they needed to keep on gaining results to ensure they wouldn’t’ give a side like Forest a look in at the title, as they were able to defeat Bournemouth away from home 2-0.

Mohamed Salah starred again for the Reds, as his two goals were enough to gain another three points and now put a nine-point gap ahead of second placed Arsenal with a game in hand.

Salah continues to lead the golden boot table as well, with overnight’s brace taking him to 21 goals on the season which is three clear of last season’s winner Erling Haaland.

Newcastle’s ambitions for a top four finish this season have taken another blow after they were defeated at home 2-1 to Fulham.

After leading 1-0 at half time, the Magpies couldn’t stop the relentless pressure that Fulham piled onto them, eventually allowing Raul Jimenez (61st minute) and Rodrigo Muniz (82nd minute) to find the back of the net and steer Fulham to their first victory at St James’ Park since 2009.

Aston Villa were another side that have had their top four dreams for the 2024/25 season hindered after they went down disappointingly to Wolverhampton away from home 2-0.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde opened up the Wolves’ account with a superb run and finish, which was enough to hold off the visitors until Matheus Cunha cemented the victory in the 97th minute.

This loss is now Villa’s sixth from their past eight away games in the Premier League, as well as their first loss in their last five matches.

The relegation battle got a lot more interesting because of this Wolverhampton result, with the Wolves now two points clear of the drop zone after Everton destroyed Leicester City 4-0 at Goodison Park.

Everton were firing on all cylinders from the get go, with Abdoulaye Doucoure scoring within 50 seconds of the match and giving the Toffees a powerful amount of momentum.

This led to another goal coming in the sixth minute, with Beto finishing off a delightful through ball to give the home side a 2-0 lead within ten minutes of the match.

For the second home game in a row, David Moyes’ side lead 3-0 at half time, with the Toffees this time ensuring there was no mini-comeback from the opposition as they kept a clean sheet for the second game in a row.

The result is a relieving one for Ipswich Town, who suffered their 14th defeat of the season thanks to a 2-1 loss to Southampton at home.

Southampton have now won three games for the season, with this result being the first time the Saints have won a game away from home in the Premier League this season.

Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs side travel to Brentford on Monday morning, where they will look to try and gain a result that removes them from their disappointing position of 16th on the Premier League table.

Manchester United will look to continue their winning ways when they take on Crystal Palace at home in the early hours of Monday morning. The Red Devils are coming off an unconvincing 1-0 victory to Fulham away from home last week, which saw United pick up only their eighth win of the season.

Manchester City can hold their position in the top four of the Premier League table if they’re able to get at least a point away from their clash with Arsenal, who they will travel to take on in what looks to be a blockbuster of a contest.

Chelsea can climb as high as fourth if they’re able to defeat West Ham at home on Tuesday morning, based on the result of the Arsenal v Manchester City game. They’re also looking to bounce back from their disappointing showing against Manchester City, who defeated them 3-1 in their last Premier League outing.