Liverpool bounced back from a challenging week as they kept their Premier League title bid alive with a 3-1 victory over Fulham.
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest expressed their discontent over officiating after a 2-0 defeat against Everton on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp’s team suffered elimination from the Europa League quarter-finals against Atalanta on Thursday, following a damaging Premier League loss to Crystal Palace the previous weekend.
Despite their hopes appearing to fade, Liverpool re-entered the title race with a crucial win, ending a three-game winless streak.
Liverpool currently sits in second place, level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table but behind on goal difference.
They hold a one-point advantage over third-placed Manchester City, who have a game in hand against their title rivals.
The upcoming Merseyside derby against Everton on Wednesday poses a significant challenge for Liverpool.
Arsenal will host Chelsea on Tuesday, while Manchester City will travel to Brighton on Thursday.
To address signs of fatigue within the team, Klopp made five changes, including dropping Mohamed Salah to the bench.
Liverpool responded positively, displaying a more cohesive performance by the River Thames in London.
Trent Alexander-Arnold opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick in the 32nd minute.
Fulham’s Timothy Castagne equalized just before halftime, but Ryan Gravenberch restored Liverpool’s lead in the 53rd minute with a powerful shot from outside the box.
Diogo Jota sealed the victory in the 72nd minute with a clinical finish.
In a controversial match against Forest, Everton took a significant step toward securing their place in the top-flight for a 70th consecutive year.
Goals from Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil helped Everton secure a vital win, extending their lead over the relegation zone to five points.
Forest, only one point above the bottom three, felt aggrieved after being denied three penalty appeals.
The club’s official social media account accused the VAR official of favoring Luton, a relegation rival, and questioned the integrity of the Premier League. Forest stated they would consider their options moving forward.
Aston Villa strengthened their position in the race for Champions League football next season with a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth.
After falling behind to a Dominic Solanke penalty, Villa turned the game around with goals from Morgan Rogers, Moussa Diaby, and Leon Bailey.
West Ham suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat to Crystal Palace, adding to their disappointment after being eliminated from the Europa League by Bayer Leverkusen. Palace scored four goals in the opening 31 minutes, with Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, and Jean-Philippe Mateta finding the net.
West Ham managed to score twice through Michail Antonio and a Tyrick Mitchell own goal, but it was not enough to salvage a positive result.
The recent results have added intrigue to the Premier League title race and intensified the battles for European spots and survival in the top flight.
