Arsenal Stumble, Chelsea Shine And Man City Celebrate Guardiola’s Milestone In Premier League Thriller

Arsenal’s Winning Streak Ends In Sunderland Shock

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Arsenal’s remarkable run finally hit a bump at the Stadium of Light as a stoppage-time equaliser from Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey snatched away two points in a pulsating 2-2 draw.

The Gunners, who had kept eight consecutive clean sheets, looked set for another win after Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard turned the game around following Dan Ballard’s opener. But Sunderland refused to bow down. In the dying seconds, Brobbey bundled in a rebound to keep the Black Cats’ unbeaten home record alive and send fans into delirium.

Social media lit up after the final whistle, with Sunderland supporters hailing their team’s fight. One fan posted: “Never say die. This club’s heart beats louder than any title favourite!”

Despite the draw, Arsenal remain six points clear at the top of the table – though this late lapse will sting.

Chelsea Bounce Back In Style At Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea rediscovered their rhythm with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Wolves, climbing to second place and reigniting belief among their supporters.

After a sluggish first half that drew boos from the home crowd, the Blues roared back as Malo Gusto netted his first-ever senior goal from Alejandro Garnacho’s cross. The young duo of Estevao Willian and Joao Pedro then combined beautifully, with Pedro Neto sealing the win soon after.

Manager Enzo Maresca praised the team’s second-half spirit, singling out Estevao’s cameo: “When he came on, everything changed. He lifted the whole stadium.”

Wolves, meanwhile, are stuck in crisis mode, still awaiting Rob Edwards’ appointment after another dismal performance left them eight points from safety.

West Ham Rise As Nuno Inspires Fightback

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In East London, West Ham’s supporters had reason to cheer again. A 3-2 win over Burnley ended a nine-game home drought and marked their second straight victory under Nuno Espirito Santo.

The Hammers turned the game around through Tomas Soucek’s heroics after Zian Flemming had given Burnley the lead. The match was played against the backdrop of protests calling for board reform, but the mood shifted quickly once the goals flowed at London Stadium.

Fans praised Nuno’s “energy and belief,” while pundits noted that West Ham suddenly look like a team ready to fight their way out of danger.

Everton Back To Winning Ways

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Everton finally gave their fans something to smile about with a solid 2-0 victory over Fulham. Goals from Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane helped David Moyes’ men climb back into mid-table safety.

The Toffees showed renewed grit, keeping a clean sheet and controlling the midfield. Fulham’s struggles continued, with Marco Silva admitting his side were “second best all day.”

Man City Mark Guardiola’s 1000th Game With A Statement Win

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Over at the Etihad, Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 1 000th game in management with a dominant 3-0 win over Liverpool.

Despite Erling Haaland missing an early penalty, the Norwegian striker quickly made amends with his 99th Premier League goal. Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku added to Liverpool’s misery in a performance that showed City are very much back in the title race.

The victory was Guardiola’s 716th career win – a staggering milestone in a 17-year managerial journey spanning Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and now Manchester City.

Liverpool’s fans, however, were less celebratory. Frustration poured out online after a disallowed equaliser, with many criticising VAR’s decision to rule out Virgil van Dijk’s header for offside.

Forest Find Hope, Villa Fly High

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In Nottingham, Forest finally broke their nine-match winless run with a spirited 3-1 victory over Leeds under new boss Sean Dyche. The result lifted them to within touching distance of safety, giving home fans fresh optimism.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa continued their superb form with a 4-0 thrashing of Bournemouth, powered by goals from Emiliano Buendia, Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley and Donyell Malen. Unai Emery’s men now boast five wins in their last six league games, cementing their place among the top contenders for European qualification.

Frustration For Tottenham, Relief For United

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Tottenham’s nightmare run at home continued after a 2-2 draw with Manchester United. Richarlison’s 91st-minute strike looked to have sealed the win for Spurs, but Matthijs de Ligt’s header in the 96th minute silenced the home crowd.

Both managers voiced frustration afterward, admitting their sides lacked composure when it mattered most. The draw keeps Spurs in fourth, while United stretch their unbeaten streak to five games.

It’s been a weekend of comebacks, chaos, and champions-in-the-making – classic Premier League theatre that proves, once again, there’s no such thing as a routine weekend in English football.

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