Arsenal look good deal, Newcastle ruthless, Tottenham inconstant as fighting resumes (3)

2022-12-30 12:22

Arsenal look good deal, Newcastle ruthless, Tottenham inconstant as fighting resumes (3)

After an unprecedented mid-season stoppage due to the World Cup in Qatar, the Premier League has bounced back with a luscious schedule over the festive period.


Manchester United and Liverpool show strength

With Cristiano Ronaldo's presence no longer hanging like a dark cloud over the club, United are playing with newfound freedom, as evidenced by Tuesday's win over Nottingham Forest, which put them a point behind the top four.

Marcus Rashford scored and assisted as the striker continued to thrive, while Casemiro excelled in his holding role and Christian Eriksen was in the background black hands.

After a difficult start to life at Old Trafford, manager Eric ten Hager has kept his side in line, with Manchester United and Liverpool looking dangerous going into January.

Liverpool are too good for Aston Villa and while their title hopes have long since been dashed, it will be fascinating to watch them battle Manchester United for a top-four finish in 2023 .


struggler's hard work

Christmas provided a bit of cheer for clubs facing a relegation struggle. West Ham looked like shadows of last season's impressive side, with a fourth consecutive defeat putting more pressure on manager David Moyes.

Like West Ham, Everton sits above the relegation zone, but a home loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers is an ominous sign and manager Frank Lampard will need a quick positive result to shut up critics. mouth.

Wolves had reason to be optimistic as Julen Lopetegui's reign began with a win that lifted them to 18th , but Southampton, under their new manager Nathan Jones, were beaten by Brighton. The same can't be said of Tonton and Hove Albion following their defeat, which brought them down to rock bottom.