Real Madrid Edge Alavés 1-0 in Gritty Home Victory

Newcastle United produced a stunning performance to dismantle Manchester United 4-1 at St. James’ Park in what will be remembered as one of their most dominant showings of the season. With goals from Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and a brace from Bruno Guimarães, the Magpies overwhelmed an out-of-sorts United side, who now face serious questions about their top-four hopes.

Eddie Howe’s side started the game with intensity, pressing high and attacking with purpose. Their efforts paid off in the 15th minute when Guimarães fired home from the edge of the box after a slick passing move involving Gordon and Almirón.

Manchester United attempted to respond, and Marcus Rashford did find the net shortly before halftime after a brilliant solo run, but the goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR check. That disallowed goal seemed to deflate United and fire up the home side.

The second half was all Newcastle. Just five minutes in, Isak latched onto a long ball and chipped André Onana with aplomb to make it 2-0. The Swedish striker’s finish was met with thunderous applause as St. James’ Park roared in approval.

Guimarães then added his second and Newcastle’s third after a chaotic scramble in the box, pouncing on a loose ball and blasting it into the roof of the net. United’s defense looked completely lost, unable to cope with Newcastle’s fluid attacking movements.

The only consolation for Erik ten Hag’s side came in the 77th minute when substitute Rasmus Højlund pulled one back with a well-placed header, but any hopes of a comeback were dashed minutes later. Gordon, who had been a menace all game, completed the rout with a calm finish after cutting in from the left.

With this win, Newcastle climb into the top five, while United drop points yet again in a frustrating and inconsistent campaign.

Liverpool edged closer to securing the Premier League title with a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham United at Anfield. Mohamed Salah set a new record for the most goal involvements in a 38-game Premier League season, while Virgil van Dijk's late header clinched the victory.​

The match began with Liverpool dominating possession, and they took the lead in the 14th minute. Salah provided a precise assist to Luis Díaz, who calmly finished past West Ham's goalkeeper.​

West Ham responded resiliently, creating several chances. In the 86th minute, a defensive mix-up led to an own goal by Andy Robertson, leveling the score.​

Just three minutes later, van Dijk redeemed himself after a previous error by rising above the defenders to head in a corner from Alexis Mac Allister, restoring Liverpool's lead.​

The win extends Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League to 13 points, bringing them within two victories of clinching the title.​