The 29th round of the Premier League continued with four matches kicking off at 4:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (4th).

Absolute highlight for João Pedro.

Chelsea’s number 20 scored THREE TIMES in the thrashing over Aston Villa away from home.

Strengthening his position as a strong candidate for a spot on the final list of the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup.

There was also another clash between Arsenal and City and against relegation. 

See below a summary of the four matches.

Aston Villa 1 x 4 Chelsea

Despite the team’s poor form, Unai Emery’s standout player, Douglas Luiz, opened the scoring with a beautiful finish.

But João Pedro was on the other side. 

He equalized with a cross from Gusto in an open and intense game to level the score at 35′.

The Blues took the lead before halftime. And after a high-quality chip from number 20. 

After a pass from João Pedro, Palmer scored the third for a lethal Chelsea against a rival that could no longer compete (55′). 

João Pedro scored again after receiving from Garnacho in a lethal counterattack (64′).

His first hat-trick for Chelsea. Reaching 14 goals in the current PL. 

Chelsea bounced back, reaching 48 points. They are the new fifth place.

And reinforced Villa’s bad phase. They remain with 51 points. Having won only one of the last six games.

Brighton 0 x 1 Arsenal

Arteta’s team struggled without the ball. But they were lethal with the great chance they had before halftime.

Saka received, took a shot, and saw Verbruggen concede after a deflection just nine minutes in.

He was even “embarrassed” to celebrate.

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The home team was superior in the first half. But they lacked the ability to finish. Raya made a big mistake, for example, but Gabriel Magalhães avoided the worst. 

Brighton continued to be more dangerous. But they were unsuccessful in seeking at least one point.

They pressed, but saw the Gunners come out on top.

Arteta’s men reached 67 points. They opened a seven-point lead over City, who have a game in hand.

Brighton, on the other hand, stopped at 37. They are in 12th place.

Fulham 0 x 1 West Ham

It was a duel involving Portuguese coaches.

And those who came out on top were Nuno Espírito Santo’s team.

Fulham was better in the first half, with Hermansen making a great save.

And they were punished after the break with a beautiful goal from Summerville (65′). 

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West Ham reached 28 points, still in the relegation zone, but now have the same points as 17th place, Forest. 

After two consecutive victories, the Craven Cottage team remains with 40 points. They are in tenth place.

Manchester City 2 x 2 Nottingham Forest

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City did not have the expected ease against a team that aimed to close down and seek counterattacks.

The dominance came. And Semenyo increased his positive impact on City by opening the scoring at 31′.

Was a thrashing on the horizon? Not at all!

Vitor Pereira’s team reacted right after the break with Gibbs-White improbably leveling the score (56′).

Rodri put City back in front shortly after (62′).

But Forest didn’t give up. Gibbs-White was involved and Anderson scored (76′).

City’s pressure was intense in the final stretch of the game.

With Murillo preventing a goal from Savinho in the last move in an unbelievable manner.

City reached the already mentioned 60 points. Seven less than Arsenal.

And Forest reached 28. They remain out of the relegation zone.

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