Liverpool 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
(L. Díaz [15'], Mohamed Salah [37' pen]; Matheus Cunha [67'])
At Anfield, Liverpool continued their impressive run at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The hosts started strong as Luis Díaz broke a ten-game goal drought in the 15th minute, bundling the ball over the line after Mohamed Salah’s pass was deflected in the box by Wolves defender Toti Gomes. Just before halftime, Liverpool extended their lead when Díaz was fouled in the box, earning a penalty that Salah converted with clinical precision. Wolves tried to mount a comeback in the second half, and their efforts paid off in the 67th minute when Matheus Cunha curled a beautiful effort into the net—his 12th league goal of the season. Despite a spirited second-half performance from Wolves, Liverpool held firm to maintain their seven-point lead at the summit.
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Manchester United
(James Maddison [13'])
At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the home side clinched a crucial 1-0 win over Manchester United thanks to James Maddison’s early strike in the 13th minute. Making his return from a nearly four-week calf injury, Maddison tapped in after United’s keeper Andre Onana parried Lucas Bergvall's shot. The visitors had chances—most notably Alejandro Garnacho’s effort that flew over the bar—but struggled to find their rhythm. Over 1,000 Tottenham supporters even staged a protest against the club’s ownership before the match. This victory, Tottenham’s first in three games following cup losses to Liverpool and Aston Villa, eases pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou and moves Spurs above United in the table.
Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal
(Mikel Merino [81', 87'])
Arsenal closed the gap to just four points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool with a vital 2-0 away win at King Power Stadium. With the score tied 0-0 at halftime, substitute Mikel Merino stepped up to break the deadlock. In the 81st minute, he headed in a powerful effort at the far post after a clever setup by 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri. Just three minutes later, Merino struck again with a curling shot to seal the win, keeping Arsenal’s title challenge on track. Leicester fought hard and nearly took the lead, but Arsenal’s composure under pressure proved decisive.
Aston Villa 1-1 Ipswich Town
(Ollie Watkins [69']; Liam Delap [56'])
At Villa Park, Ipswich Town delivered a battling performance to hold Aston Villa to a 1-1 draw, despite playing nearly an hour with 10 men after a red card in the 40th minute. The first half was evenly contested with no goals. In the 56th minute, Ipswich took the lead when Liam Delap latched onto Omari Hutchinson's low cross to slot the ball into the far corner. Villa responded in the 69th minute as Ollie Watkins capitalized on a chance to equalize from close range after a free-kick rattled the crossbar. The result allows Villa to climb to ninth while giving Ipswich a morale boost on goal difference.
Fulham 2-1 Nottingham Forest
(Emile Smith Rowe [15'], Calvin Bassey [62']; Chris Wood [37'])
At Craven Cottage, Fulham secured a vital 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest. The hosts took the lead in the 15th minute when Emile Smith Rowe, assisted by Adama Traoré, headed the opening goal into the net. Forest equalized in the 37th minute when Chris Wood curled a deflected effort into the corner. After the break, Fulham regained the lead in the 62nd minute when Calvin Bassey rose highest to nod home a cross from Raul Jimenez. Despite Forest’s attempts to respond, Fulham held firm, propelling them to eighth in the table while Forest are left to reassess their challenge for a top-four finish.
Manchester City 4-0 Newcastle United
(Omar Marmoush [19', 24', 33']; J. McAtee [84'])
At Etihad Stadium, Manchester City delivered a dominant performance against Newcastle United, cruising to a 4-0 victory. City raced to a 3-0 lead by halftime, thanks to a superb hat-trick from newcomer Omar Marmoush. He opened the scoring in the 19th minute by capitalizing on a defensive lapse, struck his second in the 24th minute with precision following a pass from Ilkay Gundogan, and completed his hat-trick in the 33rd minute with a composed finish. In the second half, substitute James McAtee sealed the win in the 84th minute following a slick flick-on from stand-in skipper Erling Haaland.
Southampton 1-3 AFC Bournemouth
(K. Sulemana [72']; D. Ouattara [14'], R. Christie [16'], M. Tavernier [83'])
At St. Mary's Stadium, AFC Bournemouth secured a vital 3-1 victory over Southampton. The Cherries set the tone early when Dango Ouattara opened the scoring in the 14th minute after a precise cross from Ryan Christie. Two minutes later, Christie extended the lead with a well-taken finish, giving Bournemouth a 2-0 advantage by halftime. In the second half, Southampton reduced the deficit in the 72nd minute through K. Sulemana, but Bournemouth’s momentum was restored when Marcus Tavernier struck in the 83rd minute. This win moves Bournemouth up to fifth in the table, underscoring their attacking prowess, while Southampton remain rooted near the bottom.
West Ham United 0-1 Brentford
(Kevin Schade [4'])
At London Stadium, Brentford secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over West Ham United. The Bees set the tone early as Kevin Schade capitalized on a lofted pass from Yoane Wissa to score in the 4th minute, leaving West Ham reeling. Despite several substitutions and improved play in the second half, West Ham were unable to break down a resolute Brentford defence. This win marks Brentford’s third consecutive away victory in the Premier League and highlights West Ham’s ongoing issues with conceding early goals.
Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton
(J. Mateta [47']; Beto [42'], C. Alcaraz [80'])
At Selhurst Park, Everton secured a crucial 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. Everton took the lead in the first half when Beto converted a well-crafted chance in the 42nd minute. Palace leveled the score in the 47th minute through J. Mateta, who capitalized on a defensive lapse. However, Everton restored their advantage in the 80th minute when Carlos Alcaraz side-footed a precise finish from close range to clinch the win. This result continues Everton's resurgence under David Moyes, while Palace will need to address their inconsistent home form.
Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Chelsea
(Kaoru Mitoma [27']; Yankuba Minteh [38', 63'])
At the American Express Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion delivered a commanding performance against Chelsea, securing a 3-0 win. The hosts set the tone when Kaoru Mitoma opened the scoring in the 27th minute, controlling a long pass from Bart Verbruggen before cutting inside and curling a low effort past Filip Jorgensen. Shortly after, Yankuba Minteh doubled the advantage in the 38th minute with a well-taken finish, following excellent work from Danny Welbeck and Georginio Rutter. Just after the hour mark, Minteh struck again, driving a low effort past Jorgensen at his near post to complete a comprehensive victory. This win marks Brighton’s first home league triumph since November, as they continue to build momentum while Chelsea struggled to create clear-cut opportunities.