Premier League Roundup: Title Race, European Spots & Relegation Drama Unfold

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the English Premier League saw yet another thrilling round of fixtures, with important games influencing the race for the championship, European qualification, and relegation. This is a detailed account of what happened today:

Liverpool Continues to Hold the Title

Liverpool regained their 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton. In a fierce Merseyside derby, Diogo Jota’s goal in the second half was sufficient to guarantee victory. James Tarkowski of Everton, however, avoided a red card for a late tackle on Alexis Mac Allister, which caused controversy and sparked discussions among commentators.

Manchester City Keep Pace for Top4

Jack Grealish played a crucial role in Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Leicester City, ending his Premier League goal drought. Omar Marmoush added another goal to ensure Pep Guardiola’s side remain in contention for top four race.

The Recovery of Aston Villa Continues

Aston Villa’s resounding 3-0 victory over Brighton maintained their stellar play. In addition to the impressive efforts of Donyell Malen and Marco Asensio, Marcus Rashford, who was on loan from Manchester United, opened the scoring for the team as they easily defeated Brighton at American Express Stadium.

Alexander Isak of Newcastle Makes His Record Book Entry

By becoming the first player since Alan Shearer and Andy Cole to score ten or more goals both at home and away in a single Premier League season, Swedish striker Alexander Isak solidified his place in Newcastle United’s history. His vital goal and Sandro Tonali’s goal gave the Magpies a 2-1 victory over Brentford.