Havertz makes Chelsea happy
Attack from fan disrupts Arsenal’s big win
01/15/2023 9:14 p.m
Manchester City opened up the chance, Arsenal FC uses it coldly. With a win at Tottenham Hotspur, the Londoners clearly outperform the Premier League competition in the table. Trouble is caused by a fan who wants to kick a player. Meanwhile, a DFB star scored for Chelsea to win.
Arsenal FC extended their lead in the English Premier League with a comfortable victory in the north London derby at Tottenham Hotspur. The leader won 2-0 (2-0) at local rivals and is now eight points ahead of champions Manchester City. Coach Pep Guardiola’s team had lost 2-1 (0-0) at Manchester United the day before.
An own goal by France’s record international Hugo Lloris (14th) helped Arsenal, while Martin Odegaard (36th) scored his eighth goal of the season for the long-superior Gunners. Tottenham came out of the cabin stronger but didn’t take advantage of the chances. As a result of the defeat, the team around top scorer Harry Kane lost touch with the Champions League places.
After the explosive city duel, an attack by a spectator against Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale caused trouble. The fan tried to kick the 24-year-old in the back as he went for a bottle from behind the goal. A steward immediately intervened, more and more players from both teams joined, and a tumultuous scene developed. “It’s a shame, at the end of the day it’s just a football game,” said Ramsdale after the game. He was hit in the back. “I think players from both teams tried to take me away from there and luckily nothing too drastic happened.”
Behind Man City lurks Man United
Back to the sporty side: Just one point behind pursuers Manchester City, next to Man United, Newcastle United are now also lurking with the same number of points. The nouveau riche club, which has been in Saudi Arabian hands for a good year, celebrated its eleventh win in the 19th game of the season in a 1-0 (0-0) win over Fulham. Former Dortmund player Alexander Isak (89th) scored late in the goal of ex-Leverkusener Bernd Leno.
Kai Havertz (64th) ended Chelsea’s earnings crisis in mid-table. The 2021 Champions League winner celebrated his first win of the year 1-0 (0-0) over Crystal Palace, and Havertz scored his fifth goal of the season with a header. According to a media report, his future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain. Several stars, including allegedly the 23-year-old German international, could have to leave Chelsea next summer, according to information from the British “Telegraph”. In tenth place, the Londoners are level on points with Liverpool FC from team manager Jürgen Klopp. The Reds had lost 3-0 (0-0) at Brighton & Hove Albion the day before.