The English Premier League (EPL), which has been running tirelessly, is nearing the end of a season.
Round 38 of the 2023-24 EPL will be held simultaneously at 10 stadiums in the UK at 0:00 a.m. on the 20th (Korea time).
◇Man City’s ‘first’ goal of Arsenal’s ‘waiting for 20 years’
What attracts the most attention is the race between Manchester City and Arsenal. Currently, Manchester City (88, +60 points) ranks first with 27 wins, seven draws and three losses, while Arsenal (86 points, +61) ranks second with 27 wins, five draws and five losses. The two teams are so competitive that they have only two points difference and one point difference in goal difference. We can feel different emotions depending on the result of the final match.
Its strength is against Manchester City, the defending champion and the first player to win four consecutive EPL titles. Manchester City plays West Ham United at home at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. If City wins against West Ham, its victory will be confirmed immediately.
Manchester City has been strong lately. It has been undefeated in 22 consecutive games (18 wins and 4 draws), including eight consecutive wins in the league. It has also won three consecutive games against West Ham. The league lost nine years ago in September 2015.
Arsenal, which aims to come from behind to win the EPL, will face Everton at their home stadium, Emirates Stadium. After beating Everton, Arsenal will have to wait and see how Manchester City will play. If Arsenal reach the top, they will lift the EPL trophy for the first time in 20 years since the 2003-04 season when they won the league unbeaten title.
Arsenal are also speeding up their lead-up chase. They have now won five games in a row in the league. There has been only one loss in 17 games. In their last five games in the league against Everton, they are leading by three wins and two losses.
Son Heung-min, who spent his first season as Tottenham Hotspur’s captain, is aiming for 10 goals and 10 assists.
Son Heung-min prepares for an away match against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, England. Son swallowed his disappointment by missing the decisive scoring opportunity against Manchester City in the last round. Son said after the match, “I’m human, too,” and aims to restore his honor against Sheffield.
Currently, Son Heung-min has 17 goals and nine assists in the league. He only needs one more help to make 10 goals and 10 assists.
Earlier, Son scored 11 goals and 10 assists in the 2019-20 season, becoming the first Asian player to achieve more than 10 goals and 10 assists on the EPL stage. In the 2020-21 season, Son scored 17 goals and 10 assists, becoming the third player to score 10 goals and 10 assists in two consecutive seasons. When Son adds help, he will become the third player to record 10 goals and 10 assists along with Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.
◇ ‘Let’s go to Europe’ Tottenham-Chelsea-Newcastle-Manchester United final
The UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners for next season have been decided, but the competition between the UEFA Europa League (UEL) and the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) has not ended.
The European club competition features fifth-place Tottenham Hotspur (63, +10 points), sixth-place Chelsea (60, +13 points), seventh-place Newcastle United (57, +21 points), and eighth-place Manchester United (57, -3). We aim
It is a fifth-place finish in the UEL. With Tottenham one step ahead, Chelsea are looking for a last-minute comeback. Chelsea, which has recently won four league games in a row, will face Bournemouth at Stampede Bridge in London.
Three teams will compete for the sixth place to qualify for the UECL. Chelsea, which is greedy for the UECL, has an advantage, while Newcastle and Manchester United seek a last-minute upset. Newcastle will play Brentford at the G-Tech Community Stadium in Brentford. Manchester United will face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. Manchester United, which has reached the final of the FA Cup, is committed to pouring everything into the league.