Matchweek 14 delivered goals, drama, and late twists as Manchester City nearly surrendered a 5–1 lead. Arsenal stayed firmly in control of the title race, Leads overpower Chelsea, Liverpool stutter against Sunderland and Tottenham rescued a point at St James’ Park.
Tuesday 2 December
Bournemouth 0–1 Everton
Grealish inspires Everton as Bournemouth’s form continues to slide
Jack Grealish’s resurgence continued as his second-half strike earned Everton a crucial 1–0 win at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth, meanwhile, extended their worrying run of form with five defeats in their last six (W1 L5), scoring only three goals while conceding 14 during that period. Their defensive fragility and lack of attacking confidence were again evident.
Everton controlled the midfield for large spells, with Grealish and Onana combining well in transitions. Bournemouth pushed late on, but a pair of strong saves from Jordan Pickford preserved the visitors’ clean sheet.
The defeat leaves Bournemouth drifting dangerously close to the bottom three.
Premier League Scores | Premier League Table
Fulham 4–5 Manchester City
City survive nine-goal thriller; Haaland hits Premier League century
Manchester City edged an extraordinary contest at Craven Cottage, surviving a late Fulham comeback after leading 5–1 midway through the second half.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring his 100th Premier League goal before Phil Foden struck twice in a dominant City spell. Julián Álvarez and Bernardo Silva added further goals to give the champions a seemingly unassailable lead.
Fulham roared back into the match when Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze hit a rapid double (74’ and 77’), cutting the deficit to 5–4 and turning the closing stages into a frantic siege. City were forced into desperate defending with a last-minute goal-line clearance from a Josh King attempt helped City to preserve the win.
Match Stats – Fulham vs Manchester City
| Statistic | Fulham | Man City |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Shots (on target) | 15 (8) | 14 (9) |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Fouls | 9 | 7 |
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Newcastle United 2–2 Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs fight back twice to earn a draw at St James’ Park
Tottenham showed impressive resilience to come from behind twice and deny Newcastle victory.
Bruno Guimarães put Newcastle ahead in the 52nd minute with a curled finish after a tightly contested first half. Spurs responded through Cristian Romero, who powered home a header from a corner.
Newcastle regained the lead via a VAR-awarded penalty in the 82nd minute, converted confidently by Alexander Isak. But Spurs equalised dramatically when Romero produced a brilliant overhead kick in the 89th minute, catching Aaron Ramsdale flat-footed.
Both teams pushed for a winner, but the match ended level, leaving Newcastle and Tottenham tied on 19 points, with Spurs staying ahead on goal difference.
Wednesday 3 December
Arsenal 2–0 Brentford
Merino and Saka strike as Arsenal stay five points clear
Arsenal produced a controlled and confident performance at the Emirates. Mikel Merino opened the scoring after 11 minutes with a well-placed header following a flowing team move. Brentford threatened briefly including one effort pushed onto the bar, but Arsenal’s defence handled their direct play and set-pieces well.
As Brentford chased an equaliser late on, Arsenal countered quickly, and Bukayo Saka finished calmly in stoppage time to seal the points. The win keeps Arsenal five clear at the top and extends their unbeaten run.
Match Stats — Arsenal vs Brentford
| Stat | Arsenal | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Shots | 15 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| xG (approx.) | 1.6 | 0.5 |
Brighton 3–4 Aston Villa
Watkins brace inspires Villa comeback in seven-goal thriller
Brighton raced into a 2–0 lead inside half an hour after capitalising on defensive uncertainty. Aston Villa, however, turned the match on its head. Ollie Watkins struck twice — first with a close-range finish, then a composed effort just before halftime ending his goal drought and dragging Villa level.
Villa pushed on in the second half, scoring twice more through a towering header and a swift counter-attack to make it 4–2. Brighton pulled one back late to set up a tense finish, but Villa held on for a huge away win that lifted them into the top three.
Premier League Scores | Premier League Table
Burnley 0–1 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace earned a narrow away victory thanks to Daniel Muñoz’s first-half header.
Palace were compact and disciplined throughout, limiting Burnley to half-chances. Burnley pushed hard after the break and struck the woodwork late on, but Palace held on for a valuable win that deepens Burnley’s relegation concerns.
Wolves 0–1 Nottingham Forest
Forest claimed all three points at Molineux after Igor Jesus scored the winner with a well-timed header midway through the second half.
Wolves struggled creatively and produced only a single shot on target. Their winless run now extends to 14 matches, leaving them bottom of the table and sinking deeper into trouble.
Wolves – Form Table (Premier League 2025/26)
| Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 | Winless and bottom of the table |
Leeds United 3–1 Chelsea
Leeds overpowered a sluggish Chelsea side at Elland Road.
The hosts struck early from a set piece and doubled their lead after forcing a turnover high up the pitch. Chelsea briefly threatened a comeback with a second-half goal, but Leeds restored control and added a third after capitalising on another defensive lapse. Chelsea’s midfield looked disjointed and the absence of key players showed, while Leeds’ intensity and physicality earned them a deserved victory.
Premier League Table | Premier League Scores | Live Scores
standingsLiverpool 1–1 Sunderland
Newly promoted Sunderland continued their impressive run with a hard-earned draw at Anfield.
Sunderland took the lead after forcing a defensive mistake before Liverpool equalised through a deflected strike. Liverpool dominated possession and chances but lacked sharpness, and Sunderland nearly stole the win late on, denied only by a clever clearance off the line. The result adds to Liverpool’s frustrations as defending champions, while Sunderland’s confident performances show they belong at this level.
Match Stats — Liverpool vs Sunderland
| Stat | Liverpool | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Shots | 18 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 2 |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
Thursday 4th December
Manchester United 1–1 West Ham United
Manchester United looked set for a home win after Diogo Dalot’s well-placed strike put them ahead in the second half.
They controlled much of the match but failed to take further chances. West Ham punished that wastefulness with a late equaliser from a set-piece header in the 83rd minute. The final whistle brought loud boos from the home supporters, highlighting growing frustration as United continue to drop points in matches they should close out.
Match Stats — Manchester United vs West Ham
| Stat | Manchester United | West Ham |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
