MAX EPL: Saturday Fixtures Review

By Michael Mensah Martey

Liverpool moves six points of fourth-placed Newcastle United after a nervy 3-2 win over relegation-threatened side Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Diogo Jota’s brace and Mohammed Salah’s goal ensured there was no upset despite Nico Williams and Niakhate’s goals.

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates his goal to make it 3-2 during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa ensured their unbeaten run stretched to nine games as Luiz popped up with a crucial 87th-minute leveler after Ivan Toney had fired Brentford into the lead in the 65th minute.

Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz (left) celebrates scoring his side’s equalising goal to make the score 1-1 during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa.

Belgian defender Timothy Castagne came to the rescue from his right-back position with 15 minutes remaining before Nigerian international Kelechi Iheanacho slotted home a penalty after Matheus Cunha had given Wolves the lead.

Timothy Castagne of Leicester City celebrates after scoring

Everton has given themselves a fighting chance after holding in-form Crystal Palace to a 0-0 draw at the Selhurst Park in London. Mason Holgate received his second yellow card of the match for fouling Jordan Ayew.

Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew

Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira were on target for Fulham as they edged out Leeds United at the Craven Cottage Stadium. Patrick Bamford pulled one back on 78 minutes but the hosts held on for the three maximum points.

Andreas Pereira of Fulham celebrates with teammates Bobby Reid and Antonee Robinson after scoring the team’s second goal.

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