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Weekend Football Recap: Fulham Shocks Manchester United, Barcelona Climbs in La Liga, and Rangers Extend Lead
Dundee United secured a 3-1 victory over Queens Park, maintaining their top spot in the Scottish Championship after initially conceding the opening goal. Meanwhile, the match between East Fife and Forfar ended in a 1-1 draw.
Fulham stunned Manchester United by almost clinching their first win against the Red Devils since December 2009, only to be denied by a late equalizer from Harry Maguire after an error by Bernd Leno.
Barcelona made a significant climb in La Liga standings, positioning themselves in second place, at least until Monday night’s matches.
Under the guidance of new coach Oliver Glasner, a penalty converted by Jean-Philippe Mateta sealed a victory for Crystal Palace over 10-man Burnley, potentially condemning the latter to relegation.
Aston Villa outperformed Nottm Forest in a thrilling 4-2 match, with standout performances from players like Jarrad Branthwaite and John McGinn.
Everton secured a crucial goal courtesy of Abdoulaye Doucoure against Brighton, despite playing with ten men after Billy Gilmour‘s red card.
Rangers extended their lead in the standings with a dominant 5-0 victory, marking a significant achievement under manager Philippe Clement.
Crystal Palace celebrated their first goal under Oliver Glasner, scored by Chris Richards, further solidifying their performance in recent matches.
In a high-scoring affair, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey showcased their attacking prowess, securing a 6-2 victory with contributions from players like Douglas Luiz and Andreas Pereira.
Fulham finally received their deserved outcome with Calvin Bassey‘s goal from a corner, salvaging a point against Manchester United.
Southampton‘s Che Adams equalized in a crucial match where a win was necessary to keep pace with the top teams.
During the weekend fixtures, various key moments, from red cards to last-minute goals, highlighted the intense competition across different leagues.