There were bittersweet moments for clubs in MD29 as Arsenal edged Fulham 2-1, but the win came at a cost with injuries to defenders Gabriel Magalhães and Jurrien Timber, taking the shine off Bukayo Saka’s long-awaited return and goal since December. Former Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga proved a point with a lively, match-winning display for Nottingham Forest against his old club, exposing the lack of spark currently plaguing United. At Anfield, Liverpool silenced recent criticism with a composed and clinical 1-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby, reaffirming their title credentials with a disciplined performance.



Elsewhere, Wolves earned a crucial victory that sets them up nicely for their looming 'six-pointer' with Ipswich Town, who themselves lifted hopes of survival with a significant win. Aston Villa looked sharp and resolute in a 3-0 away dismantling of Brighton, suggesting Unai Emery’s side are primed for a demanding run of games — including a looming tie against PSG. Leicester City's woes deepened with a seventh straight loss, again failing to find the net and edging closer to the drop. Meanwhile, Cole Palmer offered Chelsea a much-needed lift helping to secure a 1-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. All that plus much more on this week's Just For Kicks. 

There were bittersweet moments for clubs in MD29 as Arsenal edged Fulham 2-1, but the win came at a cost with injuries to defenders Gabriel Magalhães and Jurrien Timber, taking the shine off Bukayo Saka’s long-awaited return and goal since December. Former Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga proved a point with a lively, match-winning display for Nottingham Forest against his old club, exposing the lack of spark currently plaguing United. At Anfield, Liverpool silenced recent criticism with a composed and clinical 1-0 win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby, reaffirming their title credentials with a disciplined performance.Elsewhere, Wolves earned a crucial victory that sets them up nicely for their looming 'six-pointer' with Ipswich Town, who themselves lifted hopes of survival with a significant win. Aston Villa looked sharp and resolute in a 3-0 away dismantling of Brighton, suggesting Unai Emery’s side are primed for a demanding run of games — including a looming tie against PSG. Leicester City's woes deepened with a seventh straight loss, again failing to find the net and edging closer to the drop. Meanwhile, Cole Palmer offered Chelsea a much-needed lift helping to secure a 1-0 win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. All that plus much more on this week's Just For Kicks.

New name, but same old fun! Join Kam Raslan and the football pundits on Just for Kicks as they take you through the weekend's football action, news and previews of games in the English Premier League and beyond.

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