EPL RECAP: EPL Recap: Chelsea falter, Liverpool hold firm, Man City dominate, Arsenal shine, Spurs bounce back.

The Premier League delivered another thrilling round of action as teams battled for crucial points at both ends of the table. Chelsea’s struggles continued on the road, while Arsenal, Man City, and Liverpool all found vital victories. Spurs, on the other hand, finally ended their winless run, while Leicester and Newcastle faced tough defeats.

 Here’s a look at how the weekend unfolded across the league.

Chelsea’s Woes in Brighton

Chelsea’s Road Struggles as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex, their second loss in a week. The Blues failed to register a shot on target, with goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh sealing Brighton’s victory. The loss extended Chelsea’s winless run on the road to six matches, and Noni Madueke’s early injury compounded their misery. Brighton, coming off a heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest, climbed to eighth with their first home win since November.

Manchester City’s Dominance Over Newcastle

The match was settled in the first half, thanks to a stunning performance by City’s new signing. The scoreline was surprising given the recent struggles of both teams. City were clinical, with Ederson playing a long pass to Marmoush, who calmly lobbed the keeper for the opener. Marmoush added another soon after, then completed his first-half hat trick with a simple finish from Savinho’s assist. City went on to win 4-0, with Newcastle having little answer to their brilliance. The result pushed City up to fourth in the Premier League while Newcastle dropped to seventh.

Arsenal’s Super Sub

In a dramatic turnaround, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Leicester thanks to a match-winning performance from substitute Merino. With Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz injured, Leandro Trossard struggled as a striker, prompting Mikel Arteta to make a tactical change. Merino stepped up and quickly found his rhythm, scoring twice in the final stages of the match. His first came from a cross by Ethan Nwaneri, and he completed the brace with a composed finish at the back post. This win keeps Arsenal in the hunt for the Premier League title, while Leicester’s defeat deepens their struggles near the relegation zone.

Liverpool Holds Off Wolves to Extend Lead

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Wolves. Luis Diaz opened the scoring early, and Mohamed Salah doubled the lead with a penalty before halftime. Despite a second penalty being overturned by VAR and a stunning strike from Matheus Cunha pulling one back for Wolves, Liverpool held on for the three points. The win gives Liverpool a seven-point cushion over second-place Arsenal as they prepare for their upcoming match against Aston Villa.

Spurs Beat United for Third Time This Season

Tottenham secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Manchester United, with James Maddison scoring the only goal of the match. Maddison capitalized on a rebound from United goalkeeper Andre Onana to give Spurs the lead. Spurs’ defense, led by goalkeeper Vicario, was solid, with key saves to deny Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund. This victory, ending a seven-match winless streak at home, was Spurs’ third win over United in all competitions this season. Spurs are now on the rise in the table, while United’s poor form continues, leaving them in 15th place and in urgent need of improvement.

As the Premier League season moves forward, the top teams are showing their strength, while others, like Manchester United and Leicester, are struggling to improve. Arsenal and Liverpool are in a close race for the title, and Spurs are starting to show some improvement. Meanwhile, teams like United are suffering from injuries and poor performances, making it harder for them to get back on track. The next few weeks will be key in deciding which teams stay in the title race and which ones will fight to stay in the top half of the table.