Premier League takeaways: Lampard loses 'El Sackico', Haaland too hot, Nketiah late show

We pick out the talking points from the latest round of English top-flight fixtures

LATEST ROUND OF PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS: Saturday, January 21, 2023 - Liverpool 0 Chelsea 0: No goals and little quality at Anfield. Chelsea did have the ball in the net but Kai Havertz's early strike was ruled out for offside by VAR. "I thought the performance was good." Blues manager Graham Potter said. "Happy with the team, the energy, what we tried to do. At Anfield, it is always tough." Getty

Bournemouth 1 (Anthony 28') Nottingham Forest 1 (Surridge 83'): A late strike by Sam Surridge against his former club earned Forest a point. Bournemouth drop into the bottom three as manager Gary O'Neil's winless streak stretches to seven games. "He got booed on, but had the last laugh," said Forest manager Steve Cooper of Surridge. "I've so much respect for Sam, not only the performances but he gives everything when given an opportunity." Getty

Leicester 2 (Albrighton 38', Barnes 63') Brighton 2 (Mitoma 27', Ferguson 88'): Teenager Evan Ferguson earned Brighton a late point in a rollercoaster game at the King Power Stadium and moved the Seagulls up to sixth in the table. "I think we deserved to win," Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi said. "We played well. I saw the stats and it's incredible for us." PA

Southampton 0 Aston Villa 1 (Watkins 77'): Southampton remain rooted to bottom of table after Ollie Watkins's second-half header earned Villa all three points at St Mary's Stadium. "I think we can do better," said Villa manager Unai Emery, who has won five out of seven league games since taking charge. "We are winning some matches but there's more in my mind I want to do." AP

West Ham 2 (Bowen 34, 41') Everton 0: A first-half double from Jarrod Bowen secured West Ham their first Premier League win in three months and piled the pressure on Everton manager Frank Lampard. The Merseysiders have gone 10 games without a win in all competitions. "My understanding was the board will still support me no matter what, that takes a lot of doing and a big thank you to them," Moyes said. AFP

Crystal Palace 0 Newcastle United 0: While the Magpies had the better chances in this goalless draw, it was the Eagles that nearly stole a win with the first shot in target in the 72nd minute, when Nick Pope tipped a Jean-Philippe Mateta strike over the bar. "I'm trying to improve the squad," said Palace manager Patrick Vieira. "We know the profile of the players that we want. Now it's in the hands of the club to try and make it happen." AFP

Leeds United 0 Brentford 0: Honours even at Elland Road as Leeds' winless run in the league extended to six games. The home side had enough chances to take all three points as Brentford failed to register a shot on target but did extend their unbraten run to eight matches. "In general our guys are disappointed," said Leeds manager Jesse Marsch. "They feel like they deserved more, they wanted more, but I’m really pleased with the progress of our team." AFP

Manchester City 3 (Haaland 40', pen 50', 54') Wolves 0: Three goals in 14 minutes from Erling Haaland secured City a comfortable victory over Wolves at the Etihad to keep the pressure on league leaders Arsenal. "Very pleased," said City manager Pep Guardiola. "We competed really well and we scored the goals in the right moment, especially in the second half." AFP

Arsenal 3 (Nketiah 24', 90', Saka 53') Manchester United 2 (Rashford 17', Li Martinez 59'): Table-topping Arsenal cmae out on top in a breathless game at the Emirates. Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka both scored with special finishes but it was two-goal Eddie Nketiah who grabbed the winner. "You could see how much we wanted to win and how bad we wanted it for ourselves and our fans," said Nketiah. PA

Moyes beats Lampard in 'El Sackico'

Such was the abysmal form of both teams going in to the West Ham v Everton clash on Saturday that reports suggested the losing manger would lose their job, resulting in the match being subtly dubbed 'El Sackico'.

In the end, it was West Ham and David Moyes came out on top thanks to Jarrod Bowen's brace that leaves beleaguered Everton manager Frank Lampard staring down the barrel.

The Merseysiders remain off the bottom of table by goal difference only, with Everton fans again protesting against the club owners after the match.

“I really hope Everton stick with Frank,” said Moyes. “He is a top bloke from the times I've been with him, but I have to think about my position because me winning one game doesn't mean everything is fine.”

When asked whether he felt his job was on the line, Lampard said: “I can't comment. It's not my decision.”

Liverpool and Chelsea lack punch

Two supposed heavyweights headed out for battle on Saturday but there was a woeful lack of punches landed between Liverpool and Chelsea after 90 minutes.

It was a dismal games between two surprise strugglers this season, a match lacking in entertainment, quality and goals at a strangely subdued Anfield.

The result leaves both teams 10 points off a Champions League place, with eighth-placed Liverpool – two spots above Chelsea – having played a game less than the London club.

The ferocious pressing and intensity that have characterised the Jurgen Klopp years at Liverpool have disappeared of late and £45 million signing Cody Gakpo looks like he will need to time settle in.

Klopp though, is determined to turn around the club's fortunes. “My motivation is no problem,” said the German coach after his 1,000th game as a manager. “I have enough energy for another 10 years.”

Newcastle need goals boost

Newcastle United maintained their superb defensive record with a goalless draw at Crystal Palace – a result that extended their unbeaten run to a club-record 15 top-flight games,

Goalkeeper Nick Pope has now kept nine clean sheets in a row, while the Magpies boast the league's meanest defence having conceding just 11 goals in 20 games, losing just once all campaign.

But at the other end of the pitch, goals are also becoming harder to find. Against Palace, Joelinton, Callum Wilson, Alexander Isak, and Sven Botman all missed chances – and Eddie Howe's side have now scored just once in four league games.

“As a manager, you always want more options,” said Howe when asked whether the club were looking to make a signing before the transfer window closes, having allowed striker Chris Wood to join Nottingham Forest on loan last week.

Haaland back on treble trail

The goals monster that is Erling Haaland was back to his ruthless best on Sunday as the Norwegian bagged another hat-trick for Manchester City in their win against Wolves.

Haaland's first came from towering header, the second from the penalty spot and his fourth Premier League treble was a simple tap-in after a horrendous error by Wolves keeper Jose Sa.

It means Haaland has 25 goals already this season, and it's not even February yet, and that tally would have made him the sole Golden Boot winner in each of the previous four campaigns.

“That's his quality. I'm so pleased for him again. He just keeps coming up with the goals,” said teammate John Stones. “We all need to chip and we are doing but when he scores three in a game it's difficult!”

Pressure pays off for Arsenal

League leaders Arsenal restored their five-point advantage over Manchester City thanks to Eddie Nketiah's last-gasp goal.

The game's intensity and quality harked back to to the Patrick Vieira v Roy Keane era of Arsenal against Manchester United as the match played out at a frenetic pace.

The Gunners had been piling on the pressure from the moment United's Lisandro Martinez had pulled the scored level at 2-2 but it looked like they would have to settle for a point.

But Arsenal once again flashed their title credentials and Nketiah's winner was fully deserved.

Victory also kept Mikel Arteta's men on course to match the Premier League record of 100 points after taking 50 from their first 19 games.

“That's really significant. It's something we can be proud of but we have to stay humble,” said Bukayo Saka, who scored with a superb second-half strike.

“It's only halfway through the season and things can change very quickly.”