Napoli strengthen title grip with another win

Atalanta vs Napoli

League leaders Napoli continue to impress. With a 3-2 win away against Atalanta, Napoli recorded yet another victory. This means the team has extended their lead in the Serie A and the gap to second placed Inter is now six points. Atalanta are in third place in the league. Napoli equalised to make it 1-1, when Matteo Politano found the net, in the 27th minute. Atalanta started the match well and took the lead when Mateo Retegui netted after 16 minutes, making it 1-0. Romelu Lukaku scored the decider with an assist by André Zambo Anguissa, in the 78th minute. Napoli took the lead just before the half-time whistle as S. McTominay scored, with an assist by André Zambo Anguissa. In the 55th minute, Ademola Lookman equalised for Atalanta. This makes an impressive six straight victories for Napoli’s. It means that Napoli find themselves undefeated for the sixth game running. Atalanta play Como on 25 January, Torino on 1 February and Hellas Verona (away) on 9 February. Napoli’s next opponents are Juventus on 25 January, Roma on 2 February and Udinese (home) on 9 February.

Aston Villa Secures a 2-2 Draw Against Arsenal

Arsenal vs Aston Villa

Arsenal and Aston Villa shared the spoils in an intense Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium, ending in a 2-2 draw. The Gunners took the lead early in the game, but were not able to stand in the way of Villa’s determined comeback.

Nottingham Forest’s winning run ended after game against Liverpool

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool

Nottingham Forest’s run of six straight wins in the Premier League ended at home to Liverpool. Tuesday’s game at The City Ground finished 1-1. Nottingham Forest started the match well and took the lead when Chris Wood netted in the 8th minute, with an assist by A. Elanga, making it 1-0. In the 66th minute, Diogo Jota equalised for Liverpool, with an assist by Konstantinos Tsimikas. The result leaves Nottingham Forest in second place, while Liverpool are still leading. “I couldn’t have asked for more today. I think that most people talk about the second half;” Arne Slot said after seeing two substitutes contribute to Liverpool’s leveller in their first involvement. “They were really positive about the second half. If you ask me, I’m more positive about the second half than the first half [too],” he added. Nottingham Forest play Southampton on 19 January, AFC Bournemouth on 25 January and Brighton & Hove Albion (home) on 1 February. Liverpool’s next opponents are Brentford on 18 January, Ipswich Town on 25 January and AFC Bournemouth (away) on 1 February.