In an exciting 33rd round of Premier League matches, Liverpool secured their 15th win of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over West Ham United.
Despite conceding an early goal to West Ham’s Antonio in the 12th minute, Liverpool managed to equalize through Gakpo’s strike from distance. In the second half, Matip headed in the winner from a well-placed Robertson corner kick in the 67th minute.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s hopes of a strong finish to the season took a hit as they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Brentford at Stamford Bridge. The match started with both teams looking lively, but it was Brentford who drew first blood with an own goal by Azpilicueta in the 37th minute. Chelsea tried to push forward in the second half, but Brian Embemo’s goal in the 78th minute sealed the win for Brentford.
In another Premier League fixture, Nottingham Forest secured an important 3-1 win against Brighton. Despite conceding an early goal to Buonanote, Nottingham equalized through a Gross own goal. In the second half, Danilo and Gibbs-White both scored to complete a crucial victory for the “foresters”.