The Manchester clubs had contrasting fortunes in their recent matches:
- Manchester United:
- Manchester United suffered a home defeat against West Bromwich Albion, with a scoreline of 1-2.
- West Bromwich Albion’s goals: M. Amalfitano (54th minute), S. Berahino (67th minute).
- Manchester United’s goal: W. Rooney (57th minute).
- The defeat adds to the challenges faced by manager David Moyes, with increasing scrutiny on his tenure.
- Manchester City:
- Manchester City faced Aston Villa in a thrilling match, which ended in a 3-2 victory for Aston Villa.
- Aston Villa’s goals: K. El Ahmadi (51st minute), L. Bacuna (73rd minute), A. Weimann (76th minute).
- Manchester City’s goals: Y. Touré (45th minute), E. Dzeko (57th minute).
- Despite the loss, Manchester City currently sits in fifth place in the standings with 10 points.
Tottenham unexpectedly leads the standings with 13 points, while Arsenal has the opportunity to take the top spot if they win against Swansea City. The title race and the dynamics of the Premier League continue to unfold with each match.
