Matchday 10 of the Premier League season has come to a thrilling close, with shocking upsets, comeback victories, and some teams securing their first wins. Here’s a breakdown of the weekend’s action and key takeaways.
Newcastle 1 – 0 Arsenal
The weekend opened with a tight contest as Arsenal traveled to St. James’ Park. Newcastle’s Alexander Isak scored the only goal after Anthony Gordon’s cross found him unmarked for a header. Despite Arsenal’s efforts, they failed to create scoring opportunities, continuing a disappointing run with no shots on target in the second half. Newcastle held on for the win, pushing Arsenal down the standings.
Bournemouth 2 – 1 Manchester City
In one of the season’s biggest upsets, Bournemouth handed defending champions Manchester City a 2-1 defeat at Vitality Stadium. Despite fielding key players like Walker, Aké, and Doku, City struggled to contain Bournemouth’s offense. Semenyo’s early goal and Evanilson’s second-half strike secured Bournemouth’s victory, with City’s late Gvardiol goal proving insufficient. This defeat could have significant title race implications for City.
Ipswich Town 1 – 1 Leicester City
Relegation contenders Ipswich Town hosted Leicester City at Portman Road in a match that ended 1-1. Ipswich led through Leif Davis’ volley, but after Kalvin Phillips received a second yellow, Leicester capitalized. Jamie Vardy assisted Jordan Ayew for the equalizer. Ipswich remains third from last, needing more points to climb out of the relegation zone.
Liverpool 2 – 1 Brighton
An intense rematch of their recent EFL Cup game saw Liverpool overturn a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Brighton 2-1 at Anfield. Cody Gakpo’s cross bounced in the back post thanks to Darwin Nunez creating chaos in the box. Mo Salah soon followed with a stunning strike. Liverpool’s win takes them top of the table, showcasing their title ambitions this season.
Nottingham Forest 3 – 0 West Ham
Nottingham Forest put on a dominant display, beating a struggling West Ham side 3-0. Chris Wood’s early header set the tone, with Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina adding their names to the scoresheet in the second half. Forest’s commanding performance sees them rise to third place, as West Ham’s troubles deepen.
Southampton 1 – 0 Everton
Southampton clinched their first win of the season, beating Everton 1-0 in a hard-fought match. Despite Everton’s pressure, Aaron Ramsdale’s superb goalkeeping kept Southampton in the game. Adam Armstrong’s late goal sealed the win, bringing relief to Southampton fans as they seek to turn their season around.
Wolves 2 – 2 Crystal Palace
In a clash between two underperforming teams, Wolves and Crystal Palace shared the points in a 2-2 draw. After a goalless first half, Trevoh Chalobah put Palace in front, but Wolves quickly responded with goals from Jørgen Strand Larsen and Joao Gomes. Marc Guehi’s equalizer ensured both sides took a point.
Tottenham 4 – 1 Aston Villa
Tottenham turned the tide in the second half to thrash Aston Villa 4-1. Villa took an early lead through Morgan Rogers, but Spurs exploded in the second half with goals from Brennan Johnson, a Solanke brace, and a stunning James Maddison free-kick. Tottenham’s resurgence keeps them competitive in the top four race.
Manchester United 1 – 1 Chelsea
The weekend concluded with a 1-1 draw between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot after a Robert Sanchez error, but Caicedo quickly equalized for Chelsea. Controversy arose over a challenge from Lisandro Martinez that went unpunished. The draw keeps Chelsea in Champions League contention.
