EPL Recap: City Slip, Chelsea Crumble, United Fall, and Slot’s Side Stumble in a Chaotic Weekend.

As the premier league seasons nears its end, the battle for European spots and league pride is heating up. A weekend full of high-stakes clashes delivered drama, surprise results, and crucial twists across the table. From Manchester City’s missed opportunity to Newcastle’s surge, and Liverpool’s slip-up to West Ham’s shock win, fans were treated to a rollercoaster round of action.

Saints Stand Strong to Frustrate City

Manchester City had the chance to close the gap on Arsenal but came up short, drawing 0-0 with already-relegated Southampton. City dominated possession and had a few good chances, but they couldn’t find a breakthrough. Southampton, despite having one of the worst defensive records this season, pulled off just their third clean sheet—thanks in large part to a standout performance from Jack Stephens. City stay in third, and now have to focus on beating Bournemouth and Fulham if they want to secure a Champions League place.

Newcastle Fly Past 10-Man Chelsea in Top-Four Battle

Newcastle gave their top-four hopes a big boost with a convincing 2-0 win over Chelsea. The game started evenly, but Newcastle took control early through Sandro Tonali’s goal. Things got worse for Chelsea when Nicolas Jackson saw red following a VAR check. From there, the hosts stayed in control, and Bruno Guimaraes sealed the win late on. Newcastle are now up to third, and looking like serious contenders to return to Europe’s biggest stage.

Hammers Hit United Where It Hurts

It’s gone from bad to worse for Manchester United, who suffered their 17th league defeat of the season after a 2-0 loss to West Ham at home. United made several changes following their Europa League success, but it didn’t help. West Ham took charge through Tomas Soucek in the first half, and Jarrod Bowen added another after a clever move involving Mohammed Kudus. To top it off, Leny Yoro picked up an injury just days before the Europa League final. The defeat means United are now winless in the league since March, while West Ham jump ahead of them in the table.

Arsenal Fight Back as Liverpool Fans Turn on Trent

Liverpool looked in control with a two-goal lead, but Arsenal stormed back to snatch a 2-2 draw at Anfield. Gakpo and Diaz scored in quick succession to give the hosts an early cushion, but a sharp header from Martinelli cut the lead in half. The tension rose when Trent Alexander-Arnold came on—his recent announcement about leaving the club led to a frosty reception from the home fans. Unfortunately for him, he played Mikel Merino onside for the equaliser. Even after Merino was sent off, Liverpool couldn’t find a winner. Arsenal will be thrilled with the comeback, while Liverpool are left wondering what could have been.

As the season nears its conclusion, every point matters more than ever. While some clubs are gaining momentum at the perfect time, others are stumbling under the pressure. With two matches left for most teams, the race for Europe, mid-table pride, and even survival promises more drama before the final whistle of the campaign.

Other Results

Fulham (1) vs Everton (3)

Ipswich (0) vs Brentford (1)

Wolves (0) vs Brighton (2)

Bournemouth (0) vs Aston Villa (1)

Nottingham Forest (2) vs Leicester City (2)

Tottenham (0) vs Crystal Palace (2)