Premier League Matchday 12 Recap: Arsenal victorious in North London Derby, Liverpool’s woes continue after defeat to Forest

Matchweek 12 of the Premier League delivered one of the most unpredictable weekends of the season, resulting in seismic shifts across the entire table. The headlines were dominated by absolute chaos among the established ‘Big Six,’ with title contenders suffering shocking defeats and intense rivalries yielding lopsided scores.

Away from the dramatic summits, the relegation battle saw high-stakes fixtures produce critical results. One of the newly promoted teams pulled off a jaw-dropping upset to lift themselves out of the bottom three, while clubs desperately seeking mid-table security scrapped for every precious point. The latest round of action leaves the Premier League table tighter and more volatile than ever heading into the festive period.

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Here’s what you missed on Matchday 12 of the Premier League:

Arsenal 4 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur

In a dominant North London Derby at the Emirates, Arsenal swept aside their rivals. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring (36′), followed by a brace from Eberechi Eze (41′, 46′, 76′), who was outstanding against his former club, with his hat-trick goal coming just after the restart. Richarlison managed a consolation goal (56′), but Arsenal’s dominance secured a huge victory and extended their lead at the top.

Liverpool 0 – 3 Nottingham Forest

In a massive shock at Anfield, Liverpool suffered a humiliating defeat. Goals from Murillo (33′), Nicolò Savona (46′) just after the break, and Morgan Gibbs-White (78′) condemned Liverpool to a devastating home loss. The result, which saw Forest climb out of the bottom three, compounded the pressure on the Reds’ manager.

Manchester United 0 – 1 Everton

Manchester United suffered a tough home defeat at Old Trafford. Everton, despite playing with 10 men for most of the game after an early red card for Idrissa Gueye (13′), secured a priceless win thanks to a goal from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (29′). The loss continued a frustrating run of form for United, while Everton climbed further up the table.

Newcastle United 2 – 1 Manchester City

Newcastle stunned the champions at St. James’ Park. After a back-and-forth contest, the match was decided by a quickfire brace from Harvey Barnes (64′, 70′), which turned the game on its head following an earlier City equalizer. The impressive victory for Newcastle marked another unexpected loss for City this season.

Burnley 0 – 2 Chelsea

Chelsea secured a professional away victory at Turf Moor. Pedro Neto (37′) opened the scoring, and Enzo Fernández (89′) sealed the points late on. The win kept Chelsea firmly in the top four race, while Burnley’s difficulties continued in the relegation zone.

Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 – 2 Crystal Palace

Palace secured a comfortable away victory against struggling Wolves. Second-half goals from Daniel Muñoz (63′) and Michael Olise (69′) were enough to see off the home side. The win moved Palace closer to the European places and left Wolves cemented at the bottom of the table.

AFC Bournemouth 2 – 2 West Ham United

A thrilling contest at the Vitality Stadium ended in a draw. Michail Antonio scored a brace for West Ham (12′, 35′), putting them firmly in control. However, Bournemouth fought back in the second half with goals from Marcus Tavernier (67′ penalty) and a late equalizer from Enes Ünal (81′) to share the points.

Brighton & Hove Albion 2 – 1 Brentford

Brighton edged a narrow contest at home. Brentford took the lead via a Kevin Schade penalty (28′), but Brighton rallied with second-half strikes from Danny Welbeck (71′) and a late winner from Jack Hinshelwood (84′). The win was crucial for Brighton’s European aspirations.

Fulham 1 – 0 Sunderland

Fulham secured a narrow home win at Craven Cottage. The only goal of a tight match came late in the second half from Raúl Jiménez (84′). The three points were vital for Fulham, allowing them to pull away from the bottom of the table.

Leeds United 1 – 2 Aston Villa

Aston Villa secured an important away victory at Elland Road. After Leeds took an early lead through Levin Öztunalı (8′), Villa responded with a second-half brace from Morgan Rogers (48′, 75′). The win continued Villa’s excellent run of form under Unai Emery.

The table as of Nov. 25:

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