Premier League Roundup, Matchday 12
Matchday 12 of the Premier League has wrapped up, showcasing thrilling games, impressive player displays, and surprising results. Here is the Premier League roundup of the weekend’s events.
Leicester City 1-2 Chelsea
Enzo Fernández was instrumental in both goals during Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Leicester City in the Premier League, extending their unbeaten streak against Leicester to seven matches. The home side received a late penalty, allowing Ayew to convert from the spot. Although this incident may have cost Chelsea a clean sheet, there was no time left for them to lose their lead. This defeat was Leicester’s third in their last four league outings.
Fulham 1-4 Wolves
Wolves rallied to defeat Fulham 4-1 at Craven Cottage, achieving their first consecutive Premier League victories since February. Gonçalo Guedes capped off the match with a fourth goal in stoppage time, marking a significant win for Wolves that moved them out of the relegation zone for the first time this season. On the other hand, Fulham suffered only their second home defeat of the season in six league matches.
Everton 0-0 Brentford
Everton played to a 0-0 stalemate against 10-man Brentford at Goodison Park, marking the first goalless draw in the history of this matchup and providing Thomas Frank’s team with their first away point of the season. The four minutes of stoppage time elicited sighs from the crowd, but realistically, neither team seemed likely to score even if they had played all night, given their difficulties in the attacking third.
Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton
Brighton, playing with 10 men, achieved their third away win in the Premier League this season by defeating Bournemouth 2-1. This loss prevented Bournemouth from achieving four straight home wins in the top flight for the first time. Following this defeat, Bournemouth has now lost two games in a row and has fallen to 13th place in the standings. Brighton secured all three points, marking their fourth victory in the last five encounters between the two teams.
Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace
Aston Villa managed to equalize twice to secure a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace, which means they have only lost once in their last 13 home Premier League encounters against the Eagles. Crystal Palace had to accept their second draw in three Premier League games, while Villa’s result ended their four-match losing streak in all competitions. This small boost comes at an ideal moment, as they prepare for an upcoming UEFA Champions League match against Juventus.
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Arsenal demonstrated their strong performance against the soaring Nottingham Forest, achieving a decisive 3-0 victory that extends their home unbeaten streak in the Premier League to nine matches, dating back to last season. This win maintains Arsenal’s position in fourth place in the standings, now 9 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest falls to 7th place after suffering their first defeat in eight away league matches since last season.
Manchester City 0-4 Tottenham
Manchester City’s remarkable 52-game unbeaten run at the Etihad Stadium was abruptly ended by a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League. This loss marks an unprecedented fifth straight defeat for the current Premier League champions, bringing their unbeaten home streak, which had been in place since November 2022, to an end.
Southampton 2-3 Liverpool
Southampton, sitting at the bottom of the Premier League, went up against league leaders Liverpool and lost 3-2, which was only their second defeat in the last nine home games against Liverpool. This victory gave Liverpool their fifth consecutive win across all competitions, extending their lead to eight points at the top of the Premier League standings. Despite a strong effort, this result also meant Southampton suffered their second straight loss.
Ipswich 1-1 Manchester United
In his first match as Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim had to settle for a draw, ending 1-1 against Ipswich at Portman Road after conceding an early goal. The Tractor Boys are now unbeaten in their last three league games, climbing to 18th in the standings, although they remain the only Premier League team yet to win a home league match this season, with 4 draws and 2 losses. For United, their 20-match unbeaten streak against promoted teams (with 17 wins and 3 draws) is largely insignificant, as they sit in 12th place in the league, just three points behind sixth-placed Spurs.
Newcastle 0-2 West Ham
West Ham surprised a revitalized Newcastle with a classic away display, easing the pressure on Julen Lopetegui and moving the Hammers up to 14th place in the Premier League. For the traveling supporters, this victory provides a crucial lift that could help rejuvenate their struggling season as they prepare to face Arsenal on Saturday.
