The Premier League roared back to life after the international break with a weekend of drama that upended the title race and delivered stunning twists from start to finish.
Saturday produced seismic upsets, while Sunday showcased a North London Derby performance that may go down as a season-defining moment.
The chaos began at Anfield, where title-chasing Liverpool suffered the shock of the weekend. The Reds were dismantled at home by a resurgent mid-table Nottingham Forest side, continuing what has been a troubling spell of inconsistency for Jürgen Klopp’s men. The defeat exposed deepening cracks in their form and dealt a heavy blow to their title ambitions.
Manchester City were expected to take advantage, but instead became the next victims of the weekend’s upheaval. Pep Guardiola’s side were stunned at St. James’ Park, falling to a revitalised Newcastle United.
The loss keeps City stuck in third place, now four points adrift of the summit, handing momentum firmly to Arsenal.
And on Sunday, Arsenal made sure to capitalise.
At the Emirates, the Gunners delivered a commanding North London Derby victory that electrified their supporters and reshaped the season’s narrative. Summer signing Eberechi Eze produced a breathtaking performance, scoring a hat-trick—the first recorded in the fiery rivalry since 1978—and cementing himself as the star of the weekend.
By the final whistle, the title landscape looked markedly different. Arsenal now hold a strong lead at the top, Chelsea have emerged as their nearest challengers, and both Manchester City and Liverpool find themselves facing an uphill battle to stay in contention.
It was a weekend that reminded fans why the Premier League remains the world’s most unpredictable competition—full of surprises, shifts in momentum, and moments that can change everything in just 90 minutes.
