Last night’s Premier League fixtures delivered chaos, late drama, defensive disasters, and a new level of collective self-sabotage.
As the dust settles, Arsenal walks into the Emirates tonight knowing they have a rare opportunity to stretch their lead to eight points while everyone else argues, implodes, or simply forgets how to defend.
Manchester City, the so-called machine, was held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton at the Etihad. Erling Haaland scored from the penalty spot, but Brighton was fearless, with Kaoru Mitoma earning a deserved equalizer.
City had the ball, the chances, and the crowd, yet lacked conviction. Online, the jokes came fast. Pep looked stressed, and suddenly the aura is gone.
At St James’ Park, Newcastle beat Leeds 4-3. Leeds scored three times and still lost, conceding a stoppage-time winner that summed up their season. Newcastle fans called it character. Leeds fans called it unforgivable.
Manchester United once again failed to convince after a 2-2 draw with Burnley. Benjamin Sesko scored twice, but United never looked in control.
It was another performance heavy on effort and light on structure. New game week, same old United.
Bournemouth produced late heartbreak for Tottenham with a 95th-minute goodbye winner from Antoine Semenyo to claim a 3-2 victory.
Spurs dominated large spells but collapsed when it mattered most. It is becoming less of a surprise and more of a pattern.
Chelsea’s crisis deepened after losing 2-1 away to Fulham. An early red card tilted the game, and Fulham took full advantage. Chelsea supporters were left debating discipline, identity, and direction yet again. Everton versus Wolves played its part, ending 1-1 with two red cards, VAR drama, and touchline chaos. Nobody left happy.
Brentford thrashed Sunderland 3-0, turning what some expected to be a tight contest into a one-sided lesson. Sunderland never truly settled, were second best throughout, and left with more questions than answers as Brentford comfortably pocketed three points.
And so, the stage is set. While rivals drop points and lose composure, Arsenal host Liverpool tonight with a chance to go eight points clear while the January transfer window is open. That is an advantage. A statement. This is the moment when title races are seized, not discussed. Arsenal simply have to keep walking forward.
