Premier League Roundup, Matchday 14
The 14th matchday of the Premier League has concluded, featuring exciting games, remarkable individual performances, and unexpected outcomes. Here is an overview of these Premier League matches.
Fulham 4-5 Manchester City
In an exciting Premier League match, Manchester City edged out Fulham with a 5-4 win at Craven Cottage, maintaining their 19th straight victory against them. This result brings City to within five points of league leaders Arsenal. Manchester City have claimed victory in four of their last five league games, whereas Fulham experienced just their second home league loss of the season.
Bournemouth 0-1 Everton
Jack Grealish scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute, securing Everton’s first-ever league win at Bournemouth. The 1-0 Premier League victory ended Bournemouth’s seven-match unbeaten streak at home. Despite Bournemouth’s efforts to find an equalizer, Everton maintained their lead. Everton manager David Moyes recorded his eighth win against Bournemouth. This result moved Everton above Bournemouth in the Premier League standings, placing them in the top half, while Bournemouth dropped to 14th place.
Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham
In the last 20 minutes, four goals were scored as Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ended their Premier League match in a 2-2 draw, marking Newcastle’s first draw in 15 competitive games. Tottenham remain without a win in five matches but can take pride in their resilience, having come back twice. On the other hand, Newcastle’s streak of six consecutive home wins came to an end at the very last moment.
Wolves 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest achieved consecutive Premier League away victories for the first time since January, with Igor Jesus’ second-half header making the difference in a closely contested 1-0 win against bottom-placed Wolves. Forest remained strong in the final moments to claim their third win in four Premier League games, while Wolves have now gone nine home league matches without a win (2 draws, 7 losses).
Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace claimed their fourth win in their last six trips to Turf Moor by defeating Burnley 1-0, handing Burnley their fifth consecutive Premier League loss. The win was not unexpected for Palace, who have lost only one of their last 18 matches against newly-promoted teams in the Premier League and have once again demonstrated why they are contenders for European qualification.
Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa
Aston Villa came from behind after being 2-0 down to secure a 4-3 victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Unai Emery’s team boosted their standing in the Premier League’s top four with their sixth consecutive win in all competitions. Meanwhile, Brighton experienced their first home league loss of the season.
Arsenal 2-0 Brentford
Arsenal maintained their unbeaten home record in the Premier League this season (7 wins, 1 draw) by overcoming a determined Brentford side 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium. This defeat means Brentford has secured just one away league victory this season. The win increases Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to five points. Arteta remains undefeated in his last nine encounters against Brentford (7 wins, 2 draws), while Brentford stays in mid-table, having failed to win 20 of their last 24 Premier League London derbies (6 draws, 13 losses).
Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland
A late own goal from Nordi Mukiele ensured a 1-1 Premier League draw for Liverpool after a hard-fought match against Sunderland at Anfield. This result marked Liverpool’s first draw in any competition this season. Sunderland will be disappointed not to have claimed all three points and their first win at Anfield since 1983, given their strong showing, while Liverpool still faces considerable challenges to return to their top form.
Leeds 3-1 Chelsea
Leeds United moved out of the Premier League relegation zone and dealt a major setback to Chelsea’s title hopes by beating the Blues 3-1, snapping their own four-game losing streak. This loss drops Chelsea to fourth place, bringing them back down to earth after their strong showing against Arsenal last weekend, while Leeds climb 2 points above West Ham United with this win.
Manchester United 1-1 West Ham
Soungoutou Magassa’s late goal secured a 1-1 draw for West Ham United against Manchester United at Old Trafford, marking the first Premier League match between these teams to finish in a draw since July 2020. The Hammers have now drawn two of their last three games, keeping them in the relegation zone. Manchester United’s third draw in their last five Premier League matches leaves them in eighth place.
