With Chelsea drawing 1-1 against Arsenal, Liverpool winning 2-0, and Manchester United securing a 2-1 victory, the latest Premier League standings have been released.

On December 1st, the 13th round of the Premier League began. In the latest three matches finished, Chelsea, down to 10 players for a long period, drew 1-1 with top-ranked Arsenal. Liverpool recovered from a slump with a 2-0 clean sheet against West Ham, and Manchester United won 2-1 over Crystal Palace. Consequently, the current standings have been updated: Arsenal continues to lead by 5 points, Manchester City remains second, Chelsea third, and Aston Villa fourth!

Crystal Palace versus Manchester United. Manchester United has not won in their last three matches and traveled away to face Crystal Palace this round. In the first half, United was dominated and showed little threat, while Palace’s counterattacks were sharp with many chances missed due to poor finishing. However, Palace managed to break the deadlock via a penalty, putting United in trouble. The second half saw a dramatic shift as Palace suddenly became vulnerable. United launched heavy attacks and created constant danger, scoring two goals within nine minutes. Zirkzee stunned everyone with a spectacular volley to equalize, followed by Mount’s powerful shot that put United ahead. The match ended 2-1 with United completing a surprising comeback victory!

West Ham faced Liverpool. Liverpool had been numb from consecutive losses, suffering three straight defeats in the league and dropping in rankings. Facing the relegation-threatened West Ham, Liverpool aimed to rebound. They made tactical changes, benching Salah, which paid off well. Wirtz exploded onto the scene with impressive passing, while Isak and Gakpo each scored, leading to a 2-0 clean sheet victory over 10-man West Ham, ending their three-match losing streak!

Chelsea versus Arsenal. As traditional powerhouses, their clash was a highlight this round. Early in the match, Caicedo committed a foul and was sent off with a straight red card. Despite being a man down, Chelsea did not let Arsenal capitalize on the numerical advantage; instead, Chelsea dominated possession and scored first with Chalobah heading in. Arsenal fought back desperately, with Merino leveling the score. James was everywhere on the pitch, controlling midfield firmly and effectively playing as two players, keeping Chelsea and Arsenal evenly matched. The game ended 1-1, with both sides sharing the points!

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