Nottingham Forest took a major step towards Premier League survival on Saturday as they left Stamford Bridge with a point after a 2-2 draw with Chelsea.
Taiwo Awoniyi made it four goals in two games with another brace to accompany his double against Southampton on Monday, though Raheem Sterling also scored twice to ensure the spoils were shared.
The draw means Forest are three points above Leeds, who sit 18th, with two games left to go.
Here’s the current state of play for those sides looking to avoid demotion into the Championship.
Nottingham Forest‘s point at Chelsea ensured they retained a three-point lead over Leeds in 18th before the final two matchday.
A home clash with title hopefuls Arsenal is an incredibly dramatic chance to all but secure safety in the Premier League before a trip to Crystal Palace on the final day.
The Eagles have exciting players like Eberechi Eze, who scored twice in their 2-0 win over Bournemouth, and needing a result here would make for a nervy final match of the 2022/23 season.
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20/05/23 – 17:30 |
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal |
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28/05/23 – 16:30 |
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest |
Leeds couldn’t make the most of their chances as they held Newcastle to a 2-2 draw at Elland Road on Satuday.
They could have been 2-0 up at one point had Patrick Bamford converted from the spot, but Callum Wilson scored a penalty himself moments later and hopes of a win looked gone when the England international repeated the trick in the second half.
Rasmus Kristensen did manage to earn Leeds a draw but results are now needed at West Ham – Sam Allardyce’s former club – and Tottenham on the final day if Leeds are to clamber away from danger.
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21/05/23 – 13:30 |
West Ham vs Leeds |
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28/05/23 – 16:30 |
Leeds vs Tottenham |
Current Premier League table, top scorers & upcoming fixtures
Everton surprised plenty of Premier League fans with their thrashing of Brighton in their last outing.
That result could prove massive in the relegation battle as they are now a point above the bottom three having played a game fewer than most of their rivals.
The trouble for the Toffees is they still have to face Manchester City, who are in dominant form, but games against the safe duo of Wolves and Bournemouth remain promising.
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