Premier League Matchday 13 Review
Arsenal Slip, Liverpool Reset, Newcastle Explode, Villa Grind Derby Win
Matchday 13 arrived in full chaos mode. Leaders were held, contenders flexed, strugglers sank further and Newcastle dropped a hammer on Goodison Park that may be felt for weeks. Here is the complete breakdown of what happened across England.
Brentford 3 Burnley 1
Brentford were sharper and stronger from the opening whistle. Igor Thiago scored twice, including a brilliant volley, and Burnley never looked capable of matching Brentford’s energy or execution.
Key moment: Thiago’s volley that ended any Burnley resistance.
What it means: Brentford continue to rise with purpose and clarity.
Manchester City 3 Leeds United 2
City were dragged into a scrap but survived it. Leeds battled hard, equalised twice and created real tension before Phil Foden delivered the match winner late on.
Key moment: Foden’s decisive finish that rescued a shaky City performance.
What it means: City’s flaws remain visible, but their ability to win anyway keeps them firmly in the chase.
Sunderland 3 Bournemouth 2
Sunderland delivered one of the performances of the round. Two goals down early, they reversed the game through Enzo Le Fée, Bertrand Traoré and Brian Brobbey.
Key moment: Brobbey’s header that sealed a remarkable comeback.
What it means: Sunderland are not here to survive. They are here to compete with intent.
Everton 1 Newcastle United 4
Total demolition. Malick Thiaw scored twice, Lewis Miley controlled the midfield and Nick Woltemade added to the carnage. Everton were overwhelmed from start to finish.
Key moment: Thiaw’s second goal which ended the contest.
What it means: Newcastle have rediscovered their sharpness. Everton look brittle and directionless.
Tottenham Hotspur 1 Fulham 2
Spurs sagged under pressure again. Fulham stayed organised, punished defensive lapses and looked the more confident side throughout.
Key moment: Fulham’s winner which drained the belief out of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
What it means: Spurs are slipping. Fulham look increasingly convincing.
Crystal Palace 1 Manchester United 2
United produced a solid and professional away performance. Alejandro Garnacho sparked their attack and United controlled the key phases even as Palace pushed late.
Key moment: United’s opener which allowed them to dictate tempo.
What it means: United remain in the mid-table hunt. Palace stall again.
Nottingham Forest 0 Brighton 2
Brighton cruised through the contest with composure. João Pedro and Julio Enciso provided the cutting edge while Forest struggled to generate threat.
Key moment: Enciso’s strike which killed any chance of a Forest revival.
What it means: Brighton continue to collect points with quiet consistency.
Chelsea 1 Arsenal 1
A derby filled with chaos, cards and swings in momentum. Moises Caicedo’s reckless challenge reduced Chelsea to ten, yet Trevoh Chalobah put the Blues ahead with a brilliant header. Arsenal rallied as Bukayo Saka destroyed Marc Cucurella and delivered the perfect cross for Mikel Merino to nod in.
Key moment: Chalobah’s header that defied the numerical disadvantage.
What it means: Arsenal let a major opportunity slip. Chelsea showed resilience but their discipline remains a serious issue.
West Ham United 0 Liverpool 2
Liverpool finally steadied after a brutal run of defeats. Alexander Isak opened the scoring with a composed finish and Cody Gakpo secured the points deep in stoppage time. West Ham finished with ten after Lucas Paqueta’s double yellow and failed to register a shot on target.
Key moment: Isak’s first league goal for Liverpool which broke the tension.
What it means: Liverpool rediscover structure. West Ham produced effort but no threat.
Aston Villa 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0
A derby decided by a moment of pure quality. Boubacar Kamara unleashed a long-range rocket into the top-right corner after Wolves had threatened repeatedly. Emiliano Martinez produced several important saves, including tipping a Yerson Mosquera header onto the bar.
Key moment: Kamara’s stunning strike which settled an intense derby.
What it means: Villa solidify their place near the top. Wolves extend their winless run and remain stranded at the bottom.
