Saturday’s Premier League fixtures delivered high drama, late twists, and a major shake-up at the top of the table — headlined by Arsenal’s shock 2-2 draw with newly promoted Sunderland.
The Gunners, who arrived at the Stadium of Light on a 10-match winning streak in all competitions and boasting nine straight clean sheets, looked set to make it 11 until a 94th-minute equaliser from Sunderland halted their momentum in dramatic fashion.
Mikel Arteta’s men had fought back strongly after going behind early, but their failure to hold on in stoppage time may prove costly in the title race. The result leaves Arsenal vulnerable at the top, with both Manchester City and Liverpool poised to close the gap in Sunday’s blockbuster clash.
The day’s early kick-off served up another thriller as Tottenham and Manchester United played out a chaotic North London showdown. United struck first through Bryan Mbeumo, but Spurs roared back late on — substitute Mathys Tel netting an 84th-minute equaliser before Richarlison appeared to seal all three points with a stoppage-time header. However, the final whistle confirmed a pulsating draw that left both sides reflecting on missed opportunities.
Elsewhere, Chelsea made the most of the chaos above them, climbing to second in the table with a commanding 3-0 win over managerless Wolves. After a frustrating first half, Malo Gusto broke the deadlock with his first senior goal for the club, before Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto added the finishing touches to a dominant performance.
At Goodison Park, Everton secured a vital 2-0 home victory over Fulham to end their winless run. Goals from Idrissa Gana Gueye and Michael Keane gave the Toffees much-needed breathing space in their battle against relegation.
Meanwhile, West Ham United continued their revival under Nuno Espirito Santo, edging Burnley 3-2 in a thrilling five-goal encounter. The Hammers came from behind to claim back-to-back victories that boosted their survival hopes.
With Arsenal stumbling and Chelsea surging, all eyes now turn to Sunday’s marquee fixture between Manchester City and Liverpool — a clash that could redefine the Premier League title race.
