Summary

  • FT: Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa - Douglas Luiz scores late equaliser, Villans keeper Martinez off injured

  • FT: Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton - 10-man Toffees earn draw but drop into bottom three

  • FT: Leicester 2-1 Wolves - Castagne winner lifts Foxes out of relegation zone

  • FT: Liverpool 3-2 Nottm Forest - Salah gives Liverpool win after Forest twice come from behind

  • FT: Fulham 2-1 Leeds - Wilson & Pereira second-half goals give Cottagers win

  1. Bellingham sending Dortmund top?published at 17:56 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    German Bundesliga

    Borussia Dortmund could be going top of the Bundesliga tonight.

    Jude Bellingham has just given them a 1-0 lead against Eintracht Frankfurt. A win would take them one point clear of Bayern Munich with five games to go.

    Bayern, who lost 3-1 to Mainz today, have won the past 10 Bundesliga titles - and each time they have been top at this stage.

  2. McKenna 'doesn't look great' - Cooperpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Anfield

    There is a fear Nottingham Forest defender Scott McKenna might have fractured his collar bone against Liverpool today.

    McKenna was forced to leave the field in the first half and manager Steve Cooper says it doesn't look good for the Scotland international.

    "There is talk about a collar bone," said Cooper.

    "The X rays and scans will confirm everything over the next couple of days but it obviously didn't look great."

  3. 'A lot of work to do'published at 17:51 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton

    Everton

    Everton manager Sean Dyche, speaking to Match of the Day, says: "It's a point earned. The sending off is not easy, great to get Dom [Calvert-Lewin] through and he played more minutes than we thought. He did well, so a mixed bag with a clean sheet against the in-form team in the division.

    "The first half was a flat game, in the second we reacted a bit better. The fight is there, the work ethic and the shape of the team was pretty good and we limited them to a few chances.

    "We got into some good areas but that's been the story. Dom is only just getting back so there are positives but a lot of work to do - a clean sheet down here is not always that easy.

    "It's a work in progress but it's a point on the table. The table at the end [of the season] is when it is relevant, we can't keep staring at the table - we have to take control of our situation and of what we're doing. We had moments today, but we need more moments. There's no lack of commitment, it's the details in our performances that need to improve."

    Sean DycheImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'Frustration is the right word'published at 17:51 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest

    Nottingham Forest

    Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper speaking to MOTD: "The only shortcoming is over the set-pieces, but that is our fault. We should clear the first one on first contact and too many clear runners off the free-kicks so defensive frailties for sure.

    "But to limit them to chances in open play is a job well done, and to score two goals is good as goals on the road have been an issue for us."

    On another loss for Forest: "Well you'd like to be winning and not losing, but the boys stuck to the plan, carried it out well and we had success in the game so to concede three set-pieces is hugely frustrating.

    "To not learn our lesson of the first free-kick and to have a repeat with the ball in and a free man. frustration is the right word."

    On avoiding relegation: "Nobody will be happy coming out of here because we have lost a football match and it adds to the run. It doesn't look favourable at all, we know that. But we must take some heart from the spirit and mentality in one of the hardest away games in Europe, never mind the Premier League.

    "So we have to cling on to that. But we have to quickly get over it as we have a home game onWednesday and cling on to the positives of the game and turn the frustration in to motivation."

    Steve CooperImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'Happy we got all three points again'published at 17:44 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest

    Liverpool

    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp speaking to MOTD: "It was a difficult game against a low block, super difficult first half, we didn't create a lot, but didn't give a lot away, which is important.

    "You always need a positive start to the game and if you are positive you can control it. Diogo Jota had a massive chance from the set-piece, but then the throw-ins come into the game and that became really tricky. But all the goals came from set pieces which is strange. We deserve the three points which is the most important thing."

    On Jota's form: "That's what goals can do, they give you a boost and confidence. He did miss a sitter which was the easiest out of them all, but the second goal was very special."

    On Liverpool showing a fight: "I liked that we stayed in the game and all this chaos around the throw-ins which you have to try to avoid.

    "Too many situations, we couldn't clear properly but apart from that I am really pleased with a lot of things.

    "We gave away two goals too easy and in a game like this you have to control possession. You don't have to force it and sometimes we forced it."

    On a possible top-four finish: "Honestly top four at the moment, we have nothing to do with it we will see about that in a few weeks. The rest we have no influence. We take it game by game and we have West Ham next which is really tough and then we go from there but it will be tough again, but I am happy we got all three points again."

    Jurgen KloppImage source, Getty Images
  6. 'We could lose games like that in the past'published at 17:41 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton

    Crystal Palace

    Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson, speaking to Match of the Day, says: "It was a tough game, we expected it to be. We knew they are very well drilled and have a clear plan and how they want to play and we knew they would ask a lot of questions of us.

    "For long parts it did make the game a war of attrition and after our last three games it's not easy for the players to want to play that game, but it gave me as much satisfaction. I've seen moments where we could lose games like that in the past.

    "The back four and goalkeeper were superb throughout.

    "Six games is a lot of games, 18 points to play for and it would be bitterly disappointing if our game falls apart, I want to win some of those games.

    "If you had said to me when I walked through the door we well get enough points to keep in the Premier League on goal difference I would've accepted that, that was the goal. So now we have 37 points and I'm not going to be satisfied with that. We've taken 10 points from the last four, what's stopping us from taking points in the last six games."

    Roy HodgsonImage source, Getty Images
  7. 'Forest desperately need to address defensive issues'published at 17:40 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest

    Jermaine Beckford
    Ex-Leeds, Leicester and Everton striker on Final Score

    Forest look all over the place defensively.

    Liverpool had a couple of really easy finishes because they weren't being closed down.

    It makes you wonder, what are Forest doing defensively? If you are constantly conceding goals every single week, you're not going to have any chance of staying in any game.

    That an area that desperately needs looking at, it needs urgent attention.

  8. 'Delighted with reaction to setbacks'published at 17:38 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest

    Liverpool

    Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson to Sky Sports: "Three points is the most important thing. We made it more difficult for ourselves. We could defend the long throw-ins a bit better and conceding two from that is something we can work on for sure.

    "But overall I'm delighted with the reaction to the setbacks and to still get the winner.

    "We knew the type of game it would be and we had to be patient with the ball, wait for the right chances. We had a couple of chances with Jota at the back post and we couldn't find the net. We had to keep going and be patient and then to take the other opportunities."

    On Jota: "He was out from injury for a while and has come back and found his rhythm again and he's in the right position. When he is in the positions he is clinical, which he's done over the last few games."

    On the back-to-back wins building momentum: "The good thing is we kept going, not one, but twice and we kept going and to find the winner is definitely a positive. But of course we shouldn't be in that position in the first place with the experience on the pitch. But as always there is room for improvement and still good things from today."

    Jordan HendersonImage source, Getty Images
  9. 'It was a pity but is done'published at 17:36 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Leicester 2-1 Wolves

    Wolves

    Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui, speaking to BBC Sport: "When you have lost it is a bad feeling always because you play to win. Today was a very important match for us. We have lost. It was a pity but is done.

    "In the first half we played well, had clear chances. The second half was balanced and it was a pity they scored.

    "To stay in the Premier League you have to fight a lot in all of the matches. We have to be ready. The most dangerous thought is [thinking you are close to survival]."

    Julen LopeteguiImage source, Getty Images
  10. Smith hopeful Maddison will return next weekpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Leicester 2-1 Wolves

    Leicester City

    Leicester manager Dean Smith on the fitness of James Maddison, who missed the game through illness: "The doctor told me this morning. Hopefully he will be fit to train on Monday. He was one of the first to get me just then."

  11. 'People have questioned our spirit but it was there to see today'published at 17:30 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Leicester 2-1 Wolves

    Leicester City

    Leicester manager Dean Smith, speaking to the BBC: "It was a hard fought victory. I thought we created the bigger chances in the game. We started well, had a tough period and showed a lot of character in that second half.

    "A lot of the goals we have given away, looking back at them, have been individual mistakes. From then up until the penalty their movement was sharper and brighter than ours. We played the ball into the space at last and Vards has done done brilliantly to win the penalty. We created the big chances in the second half."

    On the winning goal: "It was a really good move, it was a great cut back and our left-back crossing for our right-back in the penalty box. We dropped off too deep but defended our box really well.

    On next week's visit to Leeds: "We have got a big week but that gives everyone a lift, confidence and belief. We have got another tough game at Elland Road. People have questioned our spirit but it was there to see today."

    Dean SmithImage source, Getty Images
  12. 'I'm so happy with this draw because it was difficult'published at 17:26 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa

    Aston Villa

    Aston Villa boss Unai Emery to BBC Sport: "For 90 minutes we didn't control the game. It was a very difficult time. Only two teams have won here this season. Our game plan was to be strong in our mentality for 90 mnutes.

    "We didn't create big chances but we were defending well. Our reaction in the last 15 minutes was very good. We have to try to recover on Tuesday.

    "Brentford made it difficult. We are very demanding but we have to understand the matches being difficult. I told the players I'm so happy with this draw because it was difficult.

    "We can play better and we have to demand to play better for the next matches. Today here we tried to keep our game plan strong."

    On why Emiliano Martinez went off at half-time: "Before the match, the last meal, he was feeling bad with his stomach. He started the match and played the first half. He wasn't feeling good [at half-time]. Hopefully he'll recover for the next match.

    "The second half we were losing the ball so quickly. We didn't keep our position. We conceded a lot of crosses. Normally play like that in 30 minutes and they could score like they did.

    "The most important thing was our reaction.

    "Try to compete and be a candidate to play in Europe. We're there. Now is the key moment, the difficult moment, to get to the next step."

    Unai EmeryImage source, Getty Images
  13. 'Leicester v Everton is massive'published at 17:22 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Leicester 2-1 Wolves

    Glenn Murray
    Former Brighton striker on Final Score

    It's far from done, but there is a little bit of light at the end of what has been a long, dark tunnel for Leicester and their fans.

    They are on the same points as Everton now [albeit above them in the table on goal difference], and that game coming up between both teams is absolutely massive.

    Whoever comes out with the points from that game, it will be a massive step in the right direction for them.

  14. 'So close gets you nothing'published at 17:21 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa

    Brentford

    Brentford goalscorer Ivan Toney: "So close gets you nothing. We have to manage the game a bit better. Take our chances and kill the game off.

    "But Villa are there for a reason.

    "It was an improved performance. We're heading in the right direction. Hopefully we can start turning things round against Chelsea.

    "I want to keep proving people wrong. I'm happy with the goal but three points would have been better."

    Ivan ToneyImage source, Getty Images
  15. 'There should only be one winner'published at 17:16 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa

    Brentford

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank to BBC Sport: "There should only be one winner of this game. We were close to a complete performance. Before their goal they only had that chance-ish with Ramsey. They had three or four shots or ricochets before they scored. Before that they had zip, nothing.

    "When you're only 1-0 up that can happen and the opponents get a goal.

    "I'm so proud of the team, proud of the players. That's football.

    "[Kevin Schade] just needs that goal. I'm so pleased with Kevin. Our front three looked so dangerous.

    "It's that fine balance between focusing on the performances, very happy with that.

    "We have a lot of drive and determination. When there can only be one winner it's a bit frustrating."

    Thomas FrankImage source, Getty Images
  16. 'We expect more from our forward players'published at 17:13 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton

    Everton

    Everton defender James Tarkowski says: "We were quite disappointed, we're in a real battle and we need more. We had the opportunity to pick up three points.

    "To grind it out with 10 men is nice but there's way more from us. We defended well, we had conceded a few goals recently so that's a plus but we need to do more and expect more from our forward players. We have some really talented boys but we need more from them.

    "It has been a tough season and maybe we are losing that confidence. The players we have got are super super talented boys.

    "The season has not finished now so I don't look at the table, there's six games to go."

    Dominic Calvert-LewinImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Crystal Palace 0-0 Everton

    Chris Wise
    BBC Sport reporter

    Sean DycheImage source, Getty Images

    Just to highlight the fine margins at the bottom of the Premier League.

    3pm - Everton outside the relegation zone on goal difference.

    5pm - Everton inside the relegation zone on goal difference.

  18. 'We played a great game'published at 17:10 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa

    Brentford

    Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo: "We played a great game today. We have to look back at the goal but we didn't give too many chances away.

    "We can be frustrated. We had a lot of chances today. It could have been 2-0 but we have to take this point.

    "We want to fight to try to win as many games as possible. We have to give this to the fans. We want to finish as high as possible."

  19. 'Happy to be on the scoresheet'published at 17:07 British Summer Time 22 April 2023

    FT: Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest

    Liverpool

    Liverpool goalscorer Diego Jota: "I think it was really important to win and follow up the last win. It was a difficult game like we expected. We had to wait for that goal to arrive and they did come back twice which can happen, but it's something we need to look back at.

    "Set-pieces are very important and we know that they scored from them too. We need to improve defensively, but offensively we were almost perfect."

    On his goals in back-to-back games: "Really happy, the first one took a long time to arrive, but we know how it works. I'm just happy I can help the team with being on the scoresheet."

    On a possible top-six finish: "We need to win games, and see where that can take us."