Premier League 2018-19: 3 things we learnt from Gameweek 28

Modified Feb 28, 2019 13:02 GMT

After a full run of Premier League games last night, there are only 10 more games left for every team to play (except for Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion) in the league this season. At the moment, Liverpool remains at the top of the league with only a one-point advantage ahead of second-place Manchester City. Tottenham title's challenge looks to come to come to end with a loss at Stamford Bridge. The race for the fourth spot is heating up with Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United in touching distance of itself. Even the relegation battle is turning intense as only six points separate Newcastle in 13th place and Cardiff in 18th position. It is clear to see that season is heading for a fiery ending.

Let's take a look at what we learned from the Gameweek 28 of the English top flight.

#3 Chelsea are back in contention of top 4

With the loss against Manchester United in FA cup and consecutive losses against Manchester City in league and Carabao Cup final, it was a tough time for Chelsea to face a side like Tottenham. A loss might have ended their hopes of a Champions League spot next season. After the incident between Kepa and Sarri at Wembley, a positive reaction was desperately required for the Blues.

They did exactly the same and produced a solid defensive performance at Stamford Bridge. A left-footed strike by Pedro and lucky own goal by Kieran Trippier, helped them to win the tie 2-0. With a game in hand against Brighton, the Blues are virtually in the fourth position. Chelsea does not have a match against the top six clubs in the next five fixtures and if they can get maximum points in these games, it will strengthen their chances of a top-four finish. Sarri's men will look to carry the momentum from their big derby win and have a strong finish to the season.

#2 Fulham are off to the championship

The away game against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium probably the most crucial match for Fulham, to keep their slim chance of survival alive. With a 2-0 loss, it seems they have lost the ground to escape out of the relegation places. The Saints are now out of drop zone due to Cardiff City's home loss against Everton and are ten points ahead of Fulham. It looks like it was the final nail in the coffin for Claudio Ranieri's side as they still have to play top teams like Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City in their remaining fixtures.

#1 Liverpool are back in running-riot form

With three draws in the last four games, Liverpool lost a lot of points and gave an opportunity to Manchester City to close the gap at the top of the table. In the last game against Manchester United, the Reds looked off-color and hardly troubled David de Gea throughout the game. However, the league leaders were back to their best against Watford as they thumped them 5-0 at Anfield. Liverpool is up against struggling Burnley, Everton, and Fulham in their next three fixtures and Klopp will back his team to beat them and consolidate their hopes of lifting the Premier League trophy

Edited by Aayush Kataria