Man City extends EPL lead to six points; Liverpool, Chelsea win
Manchester City secured a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday, with Phil Foden scoring his first goal since December 2025 and Erling Haaland netting a brace to put the champions in control. Ipswich replied through Daizen Maeda and Zian Flemming, but City held on to extend their Premier League lead to six points.
In the early kick-off, Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 at Hill Dickinson, thanks to a brace from Pedro Neto, ending the Toffees' unbeaten start to the season. Later, Liverpool came from behind to beat a nine-man Brentford side 2-1, with Alexander Isak scoring the winner on his return from injury.
The results leave City atop the table, six points clear of second-placed Arsenal, who host Nottingham Forest on Sunday and have a chance to narrow the gap. For Nigerian fans who follow the EPL closely, these outcomes shift the title race dynamics, affect weekend betting markets, and influence fantasy league decisions as the season approaches its decisive phase.