Manchester United suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat against West Ham, intensifying the scrutiny on manager Erik ten Hag.
Meanwhile, Rebecca Welch made history as the first woman to referee a Premier League match during Fulham’s clash with Burnley.
Amidst United’s struggles, Arsenal faced Liverpool in a highly anticipated match on the last Premier League weekend before Christmas.
Ten Hag’s team, currently in eighth place, has endured a challenging season with multiple losses and a lack of goals.
Despite a successful 2023, including a cup win and an FA Cup final appearance, Ten Hag acknowledged the team’s current underperformance.
In contrast, Welch, who previously officiated in lower leagues, continued to break barriers with a notable performance in the Burnley vs. Fulham match.
Tottenham secured a 2-1 victory against Everton, moving up to fourth place, while Luton and Bournemouth claimed crucial wins in their respective fixtures.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s debut as Nottingham Forest’s manager ended in a 3-2 loss to Bournemouth, with Dominic Solanke’s hat-trick sealing the victory.
