Summary

  • Tottenham held to goalless draw at Brentford in day's late game

  • Result: Man City 5-1 Watford - Jesus (4) and Rodri; Kamara for visitors

  • Man City go four points clear at top

  • Result: Norwich 0-3 Newcastle - Joelinton (2) & Guimaraes

  • Result: Leicester 0-0 Aston Villa

  • Result: Arsenal 3-1 Man Utd - Gunners go fourth, six points clear of opponents

  • Tavares, Saka and Xhaka with Arsenal goals, Ronaldo scores for Man Utd

  1. Postpublished at 34 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Christian Eriksen sees the run of Bryan Mbuemo and almost picks him out with a ball over the top. Emerson Royal does well to hook it clear.

  2. Postpublished at 32 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    It's not quite clicking for Spurs at the moment. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Ryan Sessegnon work it around with Son Heung-min but his final pass is poor.

    Son then spins away on the edge of the box but the cross rolls through to the far side and out for a goal kick.

    Son Heung-min and Rico HenryImage source, Reuters
  3. Postpublished at 30 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Almost. Christian Eriksen flicks it through to Bryan Mbuemo but Ben Davies is alert.

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 23 April 2022

    Nicholas: Brentford have same system on every corner and Spurs still haven't picked up the spare man peeling off the back.

    Wayne: You’d think Brentford were the team pushing for the top 4 on this showing.

  5. Postpublished at 28 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Emerson Royal takes a knock but the referee plays on. Son Heung-min gets it back from Ryan Sessegnon but Rodrigo Bentancur then skies it.

  6. 'We have an opportunity to play another final against Leeds, that's all'published at 17:56 British Summer Time 23 April 2022

    FT: Man City 5-1 Watford

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to BBC Match of the Day: "Every team, except maybe four or five in the middle of the table, is playing for something. Watford is one of them but we started really well. We didn't defend well in some part of the game, because of the physicality, but it was a really good result."

    On Gabriel Jesus: "In this world of football, if there's one person, one player who deserves the best in life, it's Gabriel. He fights for every single ball and helps the team all the time. One day I'll have to ask him to play at right-back, and he's going to give absolutely everything.

    "It's not necessary for him to score four goals to know exactly how important [he is], and what he means to all of us. But when he can score four goals, like today, as a striker, all of us are incredibly delighted and happy for him."

    On Kevin de Bruyne: "He's arrived at this last part of the season in the best moment, and when he's in this moment he's almost unstoppable. His vision, the fight, the transitions - he's exceptional."

    On title race: "Tonight I'll go home. We play on Wednesday so I'll start to think about Real Madrid. Tonight I'll watch some minutes from some games I want to watch, and that's all.

    "The victory against Brighton gave us the opportunity to play another 'final' today, and the victory today gave us an opportunity to play another final against Leeds between the Madrid games. It's no more complicated than that.

    "The situation hasn't changed today. We have to win all the games to be champions. We have five left. They're difficult ones because they're mixed in between the Champions League, but it's a pleasure and I'm so proud again to be here."

  7. Postpublished at 26 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Son Heung-min turns away from a few players but Ben Davies isn't in control as he tries to run through the backline.

    Brentford go long and Ivan Toney wins a corner.

  8. Postpublished at 24 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Saman Ghoddos does well to block Ryan Sessegnon's cross. Tottenham play the corner short but they give it away and there's jeers from the home fans.

  9. Postpublished at 22 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Oooh Ivan Toney peels off the back of the defending pack and connects with Christian Eriksen's floating cross. It's another clean volley but again deflected behind. Brentford have tried that routine a few times and Spurs haven't picked up on it.

  10. Postpublished at 21 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Really good stuff from Brentford. They have a sixth corner in just over 20 minutes as Rico Henry and Ivan Toney link-up on the left.

  11. Postpublished at 19 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    The corner is played short but there isn't an opening. Brentford remain patient and go all the way back to reset.

  12. Postpublished at 18 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Rico Henry cuts inside to find Christian Eriksen, who is pulling the strings for Brentford in the middle. He tries to feed in Ivan Toney but it's intercepted. Bryan Mbuemo then earns a corner on the right.

  13. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 16 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Thumping header from Ivan Toney!

    Christian Eriksen swings the corner in and the Brentford striker heads it onto the crossbar.

    Huge Lloris was diving for it and gets caught a little by Pontus Jansson on landing but he should be OK.

    Hugo Lloris playing for Tottenham against BrentfordImage source, Reuters
  14. Postpublished at 15 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Tottenham are settling into it more now after that early burst of domination from Brentford.

  15. 'We've played well and not got the results we deserve'published at 17:44 British Summer Time 23 April 2022

    FT: Leicester 0-0 Aston Villa

    Leicester City

    Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers speaking to Sky Sports: "I thought we played really well; we didn't create too many opportunities in the game but got into good areas consistently. I can only praise the players because of the number of games we have played. Since Aston Villa last played, we have played four times. You saw that at the end, the energy sapped from our attacking play, but then we dug in and showed different qualities.

    "The players are mentally strong; they've performed well in the last three games and not got the results we've deserved. Hopefully on Thursday [against Roma] when we've had a few days rest, the players will be fresher and more effective. It was important we got Jamie [Vardy] onto the field and it was important to recover some players, they got more minutes which was great."

  16. Postpublished at 13 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Son Heung-min's delivery doesn't beat the first defender and Brentford try to break down the left but Cristian Romero does well to stop it.

  17. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Spurs' corner comes all the way through to the far side and Cristian Romero waits for it to go out after it takes a touch from a Brentford head. Son Heung-min then flicks it through to Ryan Sessegnon, who wins another corner for Spurs.

  18. 'The shackles came off for the first time'published at 17:40 British Summer Time 23 April 2022

    FT: Norwich 0-3 Newcastle

    Newcastle United

    Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, speaking to Sky Sports: "We were very good after we scored. The opening stages were very tight. We knew it would be coming here. Norwich are a good team and were motivated to do well today. We knew we had to see out the early stages of the game.

    "We were very keen today to extend the good run we are on and not fall into any lull or falling of standards. That is the most pleasing thing of the day, that we have come here and been very professional. We gave it our all to win a match. Some of the quality of our play, especially after we scored, was the highest level and we scored some good goals.

    "We have been playing under the pressure of trying to stay in the league and we have got a lot of results playing resilient, organised football. Today, for the first time the shackles came off a bit. The confidence on the ball was high and hopefully this is a glimpse of the future.

    "Joelinton started as a nine and scored his two goals off the left. Both really good finishes. He showed his versatility and quality and he is someone we are really pleased with.

    "There is a very good feeling in the group. A good relationship between staff, players and supporters. If you have that unity and quality footballers it is a good mix. We are enjoying our time together and the challenges as they come."

  19. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

    Hugo Lloris just about gets it out to Ben Davies with Ivan Toney sliding in to try and get the block.

    Phew.

  20. 'It is a positive point'published at 17:39 British Summer Time 23 April 2022

    FT: Leicester 0-0 Aston Villa

    Aston Villa

    Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard speaking to Sky Sports: "A draw is enough to satisfy me because after four defeats it is important to stop that. Our performance today was very strong, very good. We came to win but couldn't quite do that. When you can't, it is important not to lose so the clean sheet is huge. We've come up against a good team who are very technically gifted; over the 90 minutes we shaded the chances.

    "The clean sheet stands out. Everyone was fighting' we conceded four in the last game so we needed to reset and I'm sure our defenders and goalkeeper are very pleased with the outcome from that point of view. We had some real dangerous breakaways; our best chance probably came in the first minute through Leon Bailey. All in all, it is a positive point; we've given ourselves something to build upon next week.

    "The target is to try and win as many games as we can, try and get as many points on the board as we can and try to finish in a position from which we can build. Then we can look for the right players to try and have a strong pre-season."