Bayern fall, Arsenal smile, City win, Chelsea cry… Discover the highlights of Saturday’s matches in Ligue 1 and in Europe.
The results in Ligue 1 (click on the score to read the brief or the article on the match): Nice 0-0 Reims
The main results in Europe: Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal, Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester City, Chelsea 0-1 Southampton (Premier League), Monza 0-1 Milan (Serie A), Mnchengladbach 3-2 Bayern (Bundesliga)
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1. Bayern fall. Four days after his success in Paris, Bayern Munich fell for the first time in 2023 on the lawn of Mnchengladbach (3-2). Outnumbered continued the expulsion of Upamecano (8th)the German champion was surprised by the achievements of Stindl (13th), Hofmann (55th) and Thuram (84th) while Choupo-Moting (35th) and Tel (90th+3) maintained hope for the Rotens. Union Berlin could take the lead in the championship if they succeed on Schalke 04 on Sunday, a week of shock at the Allianz Arena.
2.Arsenal smiles again! Three days after losing to Manchester City, Arsenal snatched a difficult victory against Aston Villa (2-4). Led twice after goals from Watkins (5th) and Coutinho (31st), the Gunners equalized each time thanks to Saka (16th) and Zinchenko (61st). Jorginho, on a powerful shot that hit the post then the head of Martinez (90th + 3)and Martinelli, scorer on a counter clear following an exit from the Argentinian goalkeeper (90th + 8), allowed Arsenal to regain the lead in the standings. Relief for Mikel Arteta.
3. Manchester City pig. Winner the Emirates, Wednesday, Manchester City carried out a very bad operation by conceding a draw on the lawn of Nottingham Forest (1-1). Despite an overwhelming domination and the opening of the score of Bernardo Silva (41st), the English champion, who ate the leaf several times by Foden and Hlandwas had at the end of the meeting on a realization of Wood (84th). With this negative result, Manchester City, 2nd, remain 2 points behind the Gunners, who have one game less.
4. Chelsea can’t do it anymore. On a bad series of three consecutive draws in the league, Chelsea were beaten by Southampton (0-1). Completely ineffective for over 100 minutes with Azpilicueta’s serious facial injury, the Blues cracked before the break on a superb free kick from Ward-Prowse (45th + 1). The London club still points to 10th place while the red lantern comes back only 3 points from Bournemouth, 17th. Nothing goes more Stamford Bridge where Graham Potter is (dj) on a disposable seat…
5. Milan continues finally.What if AC Milan was finally on the right track? After a terrible start to the year, the Lombard club secured a consecutive victory without conceding a goal against Monza (0-1). Torino and Tottenham fallers in a week, the Rossoneri were able to count on a realization of Messias (31st) to win a precious success that allows them to temporarily return to 2nd place at Inter. A good way to prepare for the shock to come against Atalanta, scheduled in eight days.
6. Nice and Reims leave good friends. Two teams in form but no winner. At the end of a balanced match that was not spectacular, Nice and Reims were unable to separate (0-0). Quite clearly above in the first period, the Gym can thank Schmeichel, author of many impressive judgments after the break with in particular a duel won against Balogun on penalty (55th). Nice has not lost for 7 matches in Ligue 1. Reims for 16 matches! To read the report of this match, it’s here!
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