The Premier League returned this week after the worldwide break, with six video games happening on Wednesday night.
There have been vital wins for Ipswich City and Aston Villa, whereas Liverpool prolonged their lead on the summit of the desk with eight video games to go.
Elsewhere, there was heartache for struggling Southampton, whereas champions Manchester Metropolis ran out snug winners and Newcastle backed up their Carabao Cup glory with victory.
Learn on to see how the video games unfolded throughout the highest flight.
That profitable feeling 😄 pic.twitter.com/QDXSIlznEq
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 2, 2025
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
Diogo Jota netted a second-half objective to provide Liverpool bragging rights within the Merseyside derby and prolong their lead on the prime of the desk to 12 factors.
Everton have been maybe slightly lucky to maintain all eleven males on the pitch after James Tarkowski’s crunching follow-through on Alexis Mac Allister.
However the Toffees had probabilities of their very own, with Beto having a objective dominated out for offside earlier than hitting the submit shortly after.
In the long run, it was Jota’s strike – jinking previous two defenders earlier than slotting house – that proved to be the distinction.
Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich
Ipswich City picked up a significant three factors as they go looking for Premier League survival. Nathan Broadhead put the Tractor Boys in entrance on the Vitality Stadium earlier than Liam Delap doubled the guests’ benefit.
Evanilson pulled one again however Kieran McKenna’s facet held on for an vital 2-1 win. In the meantime, the outcome makes it a depressing few days for the Cherries after they have been dumped out of the FA Cup by Manchester Metropolis on Sunday.
What it means. 💙🤩#BOUIPS pic.twitter.com/rl9LLzygOP
— Ipswich City (@IpswichTown) April 2, 2025
Brighton 0-3 Aston Villa
Marcus Rashford scored in his first league objective in a Villa shirt as his resurgence within the west Midlands continues.
Simon Adingra thought he had levelled for Brighton 5 minutes later however the objective was dominated out after a VAR examine.
One other of Villa’s marquee January signings, Marco Asensio, added a second 12 minutes earlier than Donyell Malen obtained his identify on the scoresheet in stoppage to seal a 3-0 win.
Manchester Metropolis 2-0 Leicester Metropolis
Jack Grealish bagged his first Premier League objective of the season as Manchester Metropolis ran out snug 2-0 winners over struggling Leicester.
The England worldwide scored inside two minutes after being given a uncommon begin by Pep Guardiola, with Omar Marmoush grabbing the opposite objective shortly earlier than the half-hour mark.
The victory retains Metropolis within the prime 4, six factors behind Nottingham Forest in third.
A MASSIVE THREE POINTS AT ST. JAMES’ PARK! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/lYlq1ZnMmX
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 2, 2025
Newcastle United 2-1 Brentford
Regardless of jubilant celebrations within the metropolis, there was to be no Carabao Cup hangover for Newcastle as objectives from Alexander Isak and Sandro Tonali have been sufficient to safe a 2-1 win over Brentford at St James’ Park.
Bryan Mbeumo had levelled from the penalty spot within the second half, however the Magpies noticed out the sport to maneuver as much as fifth within the desk.
Southampton 1-1 Crystal Palace
There was late heartache for Saints followers as a objective in second-half stoppage time from Matheus Franca rescued a degree for Crystal Palace at St Mary’s.
Paul Onuachu had given the Premier League basement boys the lead after 20 minutes, however Ivan Juric’s facet have been unable to carry on as Palace prolonged their unbeaten run to 6 matches in all competitions.