Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield in a match corresponding to the 16th matchday of the Premier League. As reported by the Argentine News Agency, with this victory, the team managed by Dutch coach Arne Slot is now just one position away from qualifying for an international competition. Both of 'The Reds' goals were scored by Frenchman Hugo Ekitike. Throughout the first half of the match, Liverpool deployed a solid offensive strategy that unsettled the defensive lines of their opponent, which focused its marking on the collective aspect of their rival's attack but failed to contain the individual players. In the first minute, Hugo Ekitike capitalized on a gross defensive error to open the scoring. In the second half, Liverpool returned to the pitch with the same attitude they had shown during the first 45 minutes and sealed the victory at home. In the 20th minute, Hugo Ekitike made it 2-0 on the scoreboard. Chelsea defeated Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge and secured fourth place in the table. Both of 'The Blues' goals were scored by Englishman Cole Palmer and Frenchman Malo Gusto. During the first half of the match, imposed conditions through possession and high pressure, which allowed them to control the game's development and generate repeated dangerous situations against Everton's goal. In the 21st minute, Cole Palmer capitalized on a collective play down the right flank to open the scoring for the London side, which maintained the intensity and control of the match. Towards the end of the first half, Malo Gusto extended the lead by taking advantage of a well-elaborated offensive action, which allowed Chelsea to go to the break with a comfortable lead. In the second half, the home side managed the result with order and defensive solidity, neutralized Everton's attempts, and secured a comfortable victory in front of their fans at Stamford Bridge.
