Fantasy Football

Aston Villa blew the title race wide open with a late 2-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday lunchtime. Chelsea dropped points for the third game in a row after a goalless draw at Bournemouth, while Everton comprehensively defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0. City closed the gap to the top with a comfortable 3-0 over Sunderland, as Newcastle beat Burnley 2-1.

Spurs claimed their first league win in 6 games with a 2-0 success over Brentford, before a 96th minute equaliser for Leeds rescued a point in an entertaining 3-3 draw with Liverpool. West Ham were condemned to another week in the relegation zone with Brighton also equalising in stoppage time to earn a point, as Crystal Palace climbed into the top 4 with a 2-1 win over Fulham. Wolves' troubles deepened as they were soundly beaten 4-1 by Manchester United on Monday evening.

The highest scoring teams this week:

1. Steven McCormack (McCormacks Maestros) – 76 points

2. Andy Tennyson (El Brujo) – 75 points

3=. Nigel Griffiths (Gonga Din) – 73 points

3=. Mark Ramage (WissaEarthyHauseRed) – 73 points

The highest scoring players this week:

1. B.Fernandes – 18 points

2. Dewsbury-Hall – 16 points

3=. Rúben – 14 points

3=. Xavi – 14 points

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