In recent Premier League action, Newcastle United and Chelsea secured important victories, significantly impacting the ongoing battle for European qualification spots. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town`s fate was sealed as their relegation to the Championship was mathematically confirmed following their defeat.
Ipswich`s 3-0 loss away to Newcastle United means they join Southampton and Leicester City as the three teams dropping out of the top flight this season. The win for Newcastle temporarily lifts them into third place in the league standings.
Eddie Howe`s side now sits ahead of Manchester United by one point and Chelsea by two. Chelsea kept up the pressure with a 1-0 home win against Everton. Nottingham Forest also remains in the hunt for a higher finish, being just two points behind Chelsea and having a game in hand, potentially allowing them to reclaim third place in the tight race for Champions League qualification.
In other matches played, Brighton & Hove Albion claimed a 3-2 victory away at West Ham United. This result puts Brighton level on points with Fulham in eighth place, after Fulham secured three points with a win at Southampton. Wolverhampton Wanderers also added to Leicester City`s difficult season by inflicting another defeat on the Foxes.