Premier League Roundup, Matchday 13
Matchday 13 of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting matches, outstanding performances from players, and unexpected outcomes. Here is the Premier League roundup of the weekend’s events.
Brighton 1-1 Southampton
Southampton achieved their first away point in the Premier League this season by fighting back to secure a tough 1-1 draw against Brighton. This result maintains the Saints’ strong away head-to-head record against Brighton, with only one loss in their last eight encounters. However, Southampton still sits at the bottom of the league table after failing to win in their last seven away matches.
Wolves 2-4 Bournemouth
Wolves’ four-match unbeaten streak was abruptly halted with a 4-2 loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League at Molineux. Justin Kluivert made history by becoming the first player in the league to score a hat-trick of penalty kicks. This defeat is a setback for O’Neil’s team, which falls back into the relegation zone due to having the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 32 goals. On the other hand, Bournemouth continues to thrive at Molineux, achieving their third consecutive Premier League win there as Andoni Iraola guides his team toward the upper half of the standings.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Ipswich
Nottingham Forest climbed to sixth place in the Premier League after a close victory against Ipswich, thanks to a penalty from Chris Wood in the second half that settled a tightly contested match. This outcome extended Ipswich Town’s poor record at the City Ground, where they have not won in 15 tries this century. Nuno Espírito Santo’s team maintained their surprising success, now sitting just three points behind Arsenal and Chelsea.
Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle
Daniel Muñoz netted his inaugural goal for Crystal Palace in the dying moments of stoppage time, helping the Eagles secure a 1-1 draw against Newcastle at Selhurst Park and escape the Premier League relegation zone. On the other hand, Newcastle missed the opportunity to break into the top seven, as they were unable to secure a victory away from home for the fourth time in five tries.
Brentford 4-1 Leicester City
Kevin Schade netted three goals as Brentford staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Leicester City 4-1, marking their first Premier League victory over the Foxes in five attempts. This win also allowed Brentford to achieve their first-ever four consecutive home wins in the Premier League, helping them rise in the standings. On the other hand, Leicester has managed to win only one of their last six away games in all competitions, suffering four losses.
West Ham 2-5 Arsenal
In a high-energy first half, Arsenal outperformed West Ham at the London Stadium, achieving a 5-2 victory with contributions from five different scorers. This impressive win boosts Arsenal to second place in the Premier League standings. Meanwhile, Julen Lopetegui, who is facing mounting pressure, watched from the stands as his team struggled to keep up for most of the match, leaving West Ham in 14th position, six points clear of the relegation zone.
Tottenham 1-1 Fulham
Fulham rallied to earn a 1-1 draw against Tottenham, achieving a club-record eighth consecutive Premier League London derby without a loss. Tottenham’s inability to build on their significant victory over Manchester City has them sitting seventh in the league, two points behind Nottingham Forest, who are just above them. Meanwhile, Fulham has only one loss in their last five league matches which has allowed them to climb into the top half of the table, tied on points with three other teams.
Manchester United 4-0 Everton
Manchester United delivered an impressive performance, defeating Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford. This victory marks their fifth win in seven unbeaten matches. Everton struggled to bounce back after conceding shortly after halftime, allowing United to secure their fourth straight win at home, this is their first Premier League victory by a margin of four or more goals since August 2021. Meanwhile, Everton’s sixth loss in 13 matches puts them dangerously close to the relegation zone, as they are only two points ahead of Wolves, who sit in 18th place.
Chelsea 3-0 Aston Villa
Chelsea bolstered their chances of securing a top-four position in the Premier League with a 3-0 win against Aston Villa, who have now gone eight matches without a victory in all competitions after this loss at Stamford Bridge. The clean sheet is particularly significant for the home team, as it breaks a streak of six consecutive home games in the league without a defensive shutout. On the other hand, Villa has not won in their last five Premier League matches and currently finds themselves in 12th place as the new week begins.
Liverpool 2-0 Manchester City
Liverpool established a significant 11-point lead over Manchester City with a convincing 2-0 victory at Anfield. This result has left Pep Guardiola’s team winless in their last seven matches across all competitions, marking the worst streak of his managerial career. Under Arne Slot, Liverpool has now triumphed over the champions of England, Spain and Germany at Anfield this season and holds a strong nine-point advantage over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. In contrast, City finds themselves outside the top four after suffering their fourth consecutive league defeat.
