On Saturday, the 25th round of matches in the English Premier League took place.
The first match was held at the Emirates Stadium, where London's Arsenal faced off against Hull City. A double by Alexis Sanchez determined the Gunners' victory with a score of 2-0.
In the first half, the North London team looked much more threatening than their opponents and created many dangerous opportunities. The first goal was scored in the 34th minute, but this episode sparked a lot of discussions as A. Sanchez clearly sent the ball into the goal with his hand.
In the second half, the Tigers were more dangerous and troubled Petr Cech for the remaining time, but in extra time, a counterattack resulted in the final score.
In the 90th minute, a shot by Lucas Perez was cleared off the goal line by Sam Clucas with his hand, earning the player a red card and a penalty kick. A. Sanchez accurately directed the ball into the opponents' goal and secured the final score in this confrontation.
Arsenal ended a streak of two lost matches and temporarily climbed to third place with 50 points. Hull City remains in the 18th position.
In other matches, Manchester United faced Watford at home. Jose Mourinho's team surpassed the visitors with a score of 2-0, but remained in the same position after Liverpool's victory.
In the 32nd minute, Juan Mata scored the first goal for the hosts, and a precise shot by Anthony Martial secured the victory in the second half. The Frenchman stood out in this match with a goal and an assist.
Other games ended with victories for Stoke City and Southampton, and a draw between Middlesbrough - Everton and West Ham - West Brom.
Results:
Arsenal 2 - 0 Hull City
34' [1 - 0] A. Sanchez
90+3' [2 - 0] A. Sanchez (penalty)
90+1' S. Clucas (Hull City) sent off
Man Utd 2 - 0 Watford
32' [1 - 0] J. Mata
60' [2 - 0] A. Martial
Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Everton
Stoke 1 - 0 Crystal Palace
67' [1 - 0] J. Allen
Sunderland 0 - 4 Southampton
30' [0 - 1] M. Gabbiadini
45' [0 - 2] M. Gabbiadini
88' [0 - 3] J. Denayer (own goal)
90+2' [0 - 4] S. Long
West Ham 2 - 2 West Brom
6' [0 - 1] N. Chadli
63' [1 - 1] S. Feghouli
87' [2 - 1] M. Lanzini
90+4' [2 - 2] J. Evans
League table:
