Premier League Matchday 13: Arsenal draws with 10-man Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool bounce back

Matchweek 13 delivered high-stakes drama across the Premier League, notably featuring a massive London derby that tested the resolve of the league leaders and saw them drop vital points. The results created a significant ripple effect, tightening the pressure on the teams chasing the top spot, as the reigning champions secured a hard-fought victory to stay within striking distance.

Meanwhile, the battle for the top four intensified, with several contenders securing key wins while others faltered, leaving the next block of the table incredibly congested. The basement struggle also saw pivotal shifts, as strong performances from struggling sides earned crucial points, ensuring that the fight to escape the relegation zone remains ferocious heading into the busy December fixture list.

Here’s what you missed in the Premier League this weekend:

Chelsea 1 – 1 Arsenal

In a massive top-of-the-table London derby at Stamford Bridge, the points were shared in a fiercely contested draw. Trevoh Chalobah gave Chelsea the lead (47′) just after the break. The hosts then went down to 10 men early in the second half, but Arsenal only managed to equalize through a late Mikel Merino strike (58′) to rescue a point and maintain their lead at the top.

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Manchester City 3 – 2 Leeds United

Manchester City secured a narrow, but vital, home win against a resilient Leeds side. Phil Foden starred, scoring in the opening minute (1′) and then finding a stoppage-time winner (90+10′) to deny Leeds an unlikely comeback after they had fought back from a two-goal deficit to level the score.

Sunderland 3 – 2 AFC Bournemouth

Sunderland edged a thrilling five-goal contest at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats secured the win with Brian Brobbey netting the decisive goal (68′) after Bournemouth had twice equalized. The result kept Sunderland firmly in the upper mid-table places.

Everton 1 – 4 Newcastle United

Newcastle United delivered an emphatic performance at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Malick Thiaw scored a brace (1′, 57′), along with goals from Lewis Miley (25′) and Nick Woltemade (44′), setting up a dominant win. Everton’s consolation came from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (69′), but the loss was a heavy blow for the Toffees.

Tottenham Hotspur 1 – 2 Fulham

Fulham sprang a surprise at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, securing a big London derby victory. Fulham scored first and second through Tete (3′) and Harry Wilson (5′). Mohammed Kudus pulled one back for Spurs (58′), but the home side could not find an equalizer, condemning them to a frustrating home defeat.

Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Manchester United

Manchester United secured a narrow victory at Selhurst Park. After Palace took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta (35′), United turned the game around with goals from Joshua Zirkzee (53′) and Mason Mount (62′) to claim an important three points on the road.

West Ham United 0 – 2 Liverpool

Liverpool ended their recent slump with a solid away win at the London Stadium. Goals from Alexander Isak (59′) and a very late strike from Cody Gakpo (90+1′) secured the victory, helping the Reds climb back up the table.

Aston Villa 1 – 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Aston Villa secured the bragging rights in the West Midlands derby at Villa Park. The only goal of the game came from Boubacar Kamara (66′), whose strike was enough to defeat their local rivals and maintain Villa’s strong position near the top four.

Nottingham Forest 0 – 2 Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton secured a comfortable away win at the City Ground. Goals from Maxim De Cuyper (45′) just before the break and Stefanos Tzimas (87′) late in the second half were enough to earn all three points and condemn Forest to another defeat.

Brentford 3 – 1 Burnley

Brentford secured a dominant home win against their relegation-threatened opponents. Goals from Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues (80′, 85′) and Dango Ouattara (90+1′) sealed the win, despite a late consolation goal for Burnley.

The table as of Dec. 1:

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