And each time, the Belgians were decisive. Negatively for Trossard on Saturday, author of the back pass which led to the expulsion of Saliba (30th) and changed the entire appearance of the match. “Saliba had to make a split-second decision because the striker was in front of him. Obviously he didn’t expect to get the ball and all of a sudden he got it.”regrets coach Mikel Arteta who lost three precious points while his two competitors at the top of the table won this Sunday.
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Doku and Lavia to assist
It is partly thanks to Jérémy Doku that Manchester City turned the situation around at Wolverhampton, after conceding at the start of the match. Untenable on his left side, the Red Devil intelligently attracted two defenders towards him before shifting the ball towards Gvardiol, then author of a sumptuous strike (33rd: 1-1). It then took a somewhat miraculous goal from John Stones in stoppage time to win. “It’s not the last game of the season, but it’s obviously very important.”admitted Pep Guardiola, really relieved because he knew that Liverpool could have made the hole at the top of the standings.
The clash between the Reds and Chelsea delivered all its promises at the end of the afternoon. With enormous intensity, suspense and several VAR interventions that decided the score. One to offer a penalty to Mo Salah (29th: 1-0), the other to confirm Nicolas Jackson’s equalizer (48th: 1-1)… on a superb assist from Roméo Lavia. Holder for the second time this season.
The young Belgian was once again excellent in his role as controller of the Blues game. But like two months ago against Manchester City, his performance was not enough. Because Curtis Jones (51st: 2-1) allowed Liverpool (21 pts) to keep its lead over City (20) at the top of the championship. So four steps ahead of Arsenal (17 pts).
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