EPL Recap: Man City needs a reset after Liverpool loss; Isak double boosts Newcastle; Arsenal shocked by West Ham; Everton and United draw.

It was a weekend full of surprises and drama in the Premier League as key teams faced both triumphs and defeats. United were saved by VAR, Arsenal’s title hopes took a hit, and Manchester City’s struggles deepened. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s strong first half helped them hold off Forest’s fightback, and West Ham stunned Arsenal at the Emirates.

United’s Late Drama with VAR Reversal

United nearly lost when Everton were awarded a penalty in stoppage time. Ashley Young went down after Matthijs de Ligt pulled his shirt and Harry Maguire made contact, but VAR reviewed the decision and it was overturned. Everton boss David Moyes questioned the review, asking, “So did they look at the shirt pull? So they only mentioned the bit they needed to? It looked to me as though the shirt pull was enough.” The match ended 2-2, with United staying 15th and Everton in 12th.

Arsenal’s Title Hopes Take a Hit Against West Ham

Arsenal’s chances of winning the title suffered a setback with a 1-0 loss to West Ham. Jarrod Bowen scored the only goal of the game, and despite Arsenal taking 20 shots, they struggled to convert them. Mikel Arteta’s team couldn’t break through, and the defeat ended their 15-match unbeaten streak. West Ham earned their second consecutive win at the Emirates.

Newcastle Hold Off Forest’s Comeback Attempt

Newcastle had a strong first half, going 4-1 up with goals from Alexander Isak, who scored twice. Forest fought back in the second half with goals from Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates, but Newcastle held on to win 4-3. The victory moved them into 5th place, level on points with 4th-place Manchester City.

City’s Struggles Continue with Loss to Liverpool

Manchester City lost 2-0 to Liverpool, falling 20 points behind the leaders. Without Erling Haaland, they lacked attacking power, and Pep Guardiola now faces the task of rebuilding the team. Gary Neville said, “Pep Guardiola is going to have to build a brand new title-winning team. He knows what one looks like, that’s for sure.” The loss was City’s eighth in the league this season, and doubts are growing about their future.

With the season heating up, it’s clear that many teams, including City and Arsenal, have a lot of work to do to achieve their goals. As the race continues, the pressure is mounting, and it looks like the Premier League’s top spots will remain hotly contested.