This weekend’s Premier League action brought excitement, drama, and impactful results that reshaped the standings. Manchester United made a bold statement with an emphatic win over Manchester City, Chelsea closed in at the top of the standings with a win over Brentford, and Tottenham impressed with a 5-star display against bottom side Southampton.
Let us take a look at the weekend’s results in detail.
Manchester Utd snatch a late win at the Etihad
Amad Diallo delivered a sensational winner for Manchester United in a dramatic derby, as Manchester City’s woes under Pep Guardiola continued with another collapse.
Josko Gvardiol’s first-half header seemed to have decided a lackluster encounter, but Diallo capitalized on a poor backpass from Matheus Nunes to earn United a late penalty. Bruno Fernandes calmly converted to level the score in the 90th minute. Moments later, Diallo struck again, latching onto a through ball, lifting it over Ederson, and finishing expertly to ignite celebrations among the traveling fans. The defeat marked Man City’s eighth loss in 11 games, while Ruben Amorim enjoyed a landmark moment as United manager.
Chelsea close the gap at the top with a narrow win over Brentford
Chelsea secured a gritty 2-1 victory over Brentford, marking their fifth consecutive Premier League win and closing the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table. Cucurella opened the scoring in the 43rd minute with a well-taken header after a dominant first half from the Blues.
Despite missing a clear opportunity to double the lead on the hour mark, Jackson redeemed himself with a composed finish 10 minutes from time. Brentford, who had earlier struck the crossbar, pulled one back through Bryan Mbeumo in the final minute of regulation, but the late effort wasn’t enough to deny Chelsea the three points.
Liverpool stumble against Fulham
Liverpool battled fiercely to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw against Fulham in a high-intensity Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday. Reduced to ten men early on, the Reds showcased remarkable determination to deny the visitors all three points.
Fulham struck first in the 11th minute when Andreas Pereira’s deflected shot looped over Alisson Becker following a pinpoint cross from Antonee Robinson. Liverpool’s troubles deepened just six minutes later, as Andy Robertson received a red card for tripping former teammate Harry Wilson, who was clear on goal.
The Reds emerged energized after halftime and needed just two minutes to find the equalizer. Fulham, however, regained the lead in the 77th minute through substitute Rodrigo Muniz. But with four minutes of normal time remaining, Diogo Jota came to Liverpool’s rescue, calmly slotting the ball past Bernd Leno to salvage a point in a pulsating encounter.
Arsenal held by Everton; Spurs hammer Southampton
Everton earned a hard-fought point at the Emirates with a determined 0-0 draw against Arsenal, leaving the Gunners frustrated on a night where they missed a golden opportunity to narrow the gap on Liverpool. Despite dominating possession, Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to find a way past Everton’s resolute defense in a disappointing outing.
At the Saint Mary’s, Tottenham dismantled Southampton’s defense with ease, racing to a 3-0 lead inside 15 minutes. Determined not to repeat last week’s slip-up against Chelsea, Ange Postecoglou’s men continued their relentless assault, with Pape Matar Sarr adding a stunning fourth before the half-hour mark. Southampton’s best chance to salvage some pride came late in the half, but Adam Armstrong narrowly missed Ryan Manning’s cross.
Spurs made history with their fifth first-half goal, as Maddison delivered a spectacular strike from a tight angle, capping a record-breaking display for the North London side.
Nottingham Forest climb to 4th; Ipswich beat Wolves
Nottingham Forest staged a stunning late comeback to secure a dramatic 2-1 win over Aston Villa, temporarily climbing to fourth in the Premier League table. Villa broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute through 19-year-old Jhon Duran, who continued his impressive season with his 10th goal despite limited game time.
Forest, however, turned the tide in the dying moments. Serbian defender Nikola Milenković leveled the score in the 87th minute with a commanding header, and in stoppage time, Anthony Elanga clinched the win, calmly slotting home after an inch-perfect pass from Elliot Anderson.
Jack Taylor’s dramatic goal in added time secured Ipswich Town a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday, increasing the pressure on Wolves manager Gary O’Neil. Ipswich took the lead in the 15th minute through an own goal by Matt Doherty, after a scramble in the box following a cross from Liam Delap, with Omari Hutchinson’s shot blocked and Conor Chaplin’s follow-up deflected off Doherty.
Wolves responded strongly and equalized through a left-footed strike from Matheus Cunha. However, Taylor sealed the win for Ipswich with a header from a corner in the dying moments. Ipswich remains in 18th place with 12 points from 16 games, while Wolves are in 19th with 9 points.
Crystal Palace take the derby bragging rights; Newcastle down Leicester
Ismaila Sarr starred for Crystal Palace with a brilliant brace, leading his side to a 3-1 triumph over rivals Brighton. Sarr opened the scoring during a six-minute Palace double in the first half, before sealing the win with a fantastic third goal late in the second period.
Palace, now four points clear of the relegation zone, became the latest team in the bottom five that Brighton, who are winless in four and sit ninth, have struggled to beat this season.
Elsewhere, Newcastle ended a four-match winless streak in the Premier League with a dominant 4-0 victory, handing Leicester’s new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy his first defeat in charge.
The Magpies were in control from the start, taking the lead when Jacob Murphy, who had missed two earlier chances, scored with a low shot following a well-executed corner. Newcastle quickly asserted their dominance after the break, scoring three goals in the opening five minutes.
Bruno Guimaraes netted from a close-range header following another set-piece, while Isak added a second, heading home from Lewis Hall’s deflected cross. Murphy extended the lead to 4-0 with a low drive past substitute keeper Danny Ward, after missing earlier opportunities.
Mohd Faisal Hakak is a sports author from Kashmir. He likes to keep tabs on the sporting world with a keen interest in football, motorsports, NBA, and other marquee sports. He is a science graduate from Islamia College Srinagar.
