EPL Wrap: Man Utd Edge Chelsea As Arsenal Stun City Late On

The Premier League served up another weekend of pure drama, with Manchester United edging past Chelsea in a game of red cards while Arsenal scraped a late draw against Manchester City in north London. Across the league, tension rose as fans voiced frustrations, coaches felt the heat, and title hopes flickered.

Man Utd Outlast Chelsea In Battle Of Ten Men

Old Trafford was soaked in rain and chaos as Manchester United clinched a 2-1 win over Chelsea. The match burst into life when Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez was sent off after just four minutes for clattering Bryan Mbeumo. United capitalised, with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro finding the net before the Brazilian midfielder also saw red to balance the numbers.

Trevoh Chalobah pulled one back for Chelsea late on, but United held firm. It was only their second league win, but it eased pressure on coach Ruben Amorim, whose tenure has been under early scrutiny. Fans on social media called it “ugly but vital,” with others celebrating Fernandes’ leadership on a night where resilience mattered more than style.

West Ham Fans Turn On Potter

The London Stadium was toxic as West Ham slumped to a 2-1 defeat to a so far unbeaten Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s opener from a corner highlighted the Hammers’ defensive frailties, and although Jarrod Bowen briefly lifted the mood with an equaliser, Tyrick Mitchell volleyed home the winner.

Supporters booed at full-time, chanting for manager Graham Potter’s exit. With just six wins in 25 games, the pressure is boiling over. “Potter out” trended on X as frustrated fans questioned the club’s direction after a third consecutive home derby defeat.

Forest Show Signs Of Life Under Postecoglou

At Turf Moor, Nottingham Forest claimed their first Premier League point under Ange Postecoglou in a 1-1 draw with Burnley. Neco Williams struck early before Jaidon Anthony’s deflected effort brought Burnley level.

Despite failing to win, Forest impressed with fluid attacking play. Martin Dubravka’s heroics in goal denied several chances. For Postecoglou, it was a foundation to build on, with fans praising the new boss for injecting belief even without results yet.

Spurs Fight Back Against Brighton

Tottenham showed grit in a 2-2 draw at Brighton. Goals from Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari stunned Spurs, but Richarlison clawed one back before halftime. Persistent pressure paid off when Jan Paul van Hecke turned into his own net late on.

Thomas Frank’s side remain unbeaten, and Spurs supporters left the Amex buzzing about their fighting spirit. Brighton, though, were left to rue wasted chances.

Wolves Crisis Deepens As Leeds Roar Back

Leeds celebrated their first away win of the season with a 3-1 triumph at Wolves. Ladislav Krejci’s early strike briefly raised home hopes, but goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach, and Noah Okafor turned the tide before halftime.

The second half offered little from Wolves, whose fans vented fury at the club’s leadership. Winless and bottom of the table, the Midlands side look trapped in crisis, while Leeds moved into the top half with confidence rising.

Fulham Overcome Brentford At The Cottage

Fulham fought back to beat Brentford 3-1, moving up to seventh. After gifting Mikkel Damsgaard the opener, Alex Iwobi equalised before setting up Harry Wilson for a stunning finish. An Ethan Pinnock own goal sealed the points despite a disallowed fourth from Rodrigo Muniz.

Brentford slumped to 17th, with growing fears of a relegation battle brewing. Fulham fans, meanwhile, were quick to hail Marco Silva’s side as “quiet contenders” for a top-half finish.

Arsenal Strike Late To Deny Man City

Source: Gabriel Martinelli on X

At the Emirates, Arsenal fans erupted as Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw against Manchester City. Erling Haaland had opened the scoring in the ninth minute after a sweeping counterattack, and City looked set to grind out victory.

But substitute Eberechi Eze unlocked the defence with a clever ball for Martinelli, who chipped Gianluigi Donnarumma to save the day. The result keeps Arsenal in the title mix and raises fresh questions about Pep Guardiola’s men, who sit ninth after five games.

On social media, Arsenal fans were buzzing. “That’s the spirit of champions,” wrote one supporter, while rival fans joked that Haaland’s early strike was “too soon to celebrate.”

The Bigger Picture

After five rounds, Liverpool lead the Premier League on 15 points. Arsenal sit second with 10, while City’s slow start leaves them with just seven. The season is already shaping into a fierce battle, not just for the title, but for survival at the bottom where Wolves and Brentford are staring at trouble.

From rain-soaked Old Trafford to a roaring Emirates, this weekend’s action reminded fans why the Premier League never disappoints: it’s drama, heartbreak, and hope, all rolled into ninety minutes.

{Source: SABC Sports}

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