The English Premier League lived up to its reputation for drama and unpredictability this weekend, as giants stumbled, underdogs roared, and the title race took a new twist. From Chelsea’s shocking home defeat to Sunderland to Aston Villa’s stunning victory over Manchester City, football fans witnessed another rollercoaster round of matches.
Chelsea Stunned by Sunderland at Stamford Bridge (1-2)
Chelsea’s woes deepened on Saturday as newly-promoted Sunderland shocked them with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory at Stamford Bridge.
Garnacho gave Chelsea the lead early, but Wilson Isidor equalised before substitute Chemsdine Talbi netted a stoppage-time winner that silenced the home crowd.
The result piles pressure on Chelsea’s manager, who faces renewed scrutiny over tactics and team selection. Sunderland, meanwhile, earned their biggest away win of the season, reigniting belief in their Premier League survival push.
Liverpool 2-3 Brentford: Reds’ Struggles Deepen
Liverpool’s slump continued as they suffered a fourth straight league defeat, losing 3-2 to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Goals from Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade, and Igor Thiago sealed the win for the Bees, while Mohamed Salah and Milos Kerkez netted consolation goals for Liverpool.
Defensive lapses and poor coordination again haunted Jurgen Klopp’s side, leaving the Reds drifting away from the title chase. Brentford, however, continue to impress as one of the league’s most efficient counter-attacking teams.
Manchester United 4-2 Brighton: Old Trafford Roars Again
Manchester United returned to form with a thrilling 4-2 win over Brighton at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils’ attacking brilliance was on full display, with goals from across the front line. Brighton showed flashes of fight, but United’s energy and precision proved decisive.
The result lifts Erik ten Hag’s men closer to the top four, signalling a possible turnaround in their season.
Arsenal 1 – 0 Crystal Palace: Gunners Stay on Top
Arsenal maintained their title charge with a narrow victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.
Despite lacking their usual dominance, Mikel Arteta’s men displayed grit and defensive discipline to secure another vital three points — the mark of champions.
The win keeps the Gunners firmly at the top of the Premier League standings as rivals falter.
Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City: Title Race Wide Open
Defending champions Manchester City suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa in Birmingham — a result that could reshape the title picture.
Villa’s high pressing and compact defence frustrated Pep Guardiola’s side all afternoon, with the home fans celebrating one of their most memorable wins in recent years.
For City, this is a reminder that the Premier League title will not be won easily this season.
Other Weekend Results
Leeds United 2-1 West Ham United
Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham
Burnley 3-2 Wolves
AFC Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Everton
Premier League Table (Top 10 as of October 26, 2025)
Position Club Played Points GD
1 Arsenal 10 25 +14
2 Aston Villa 10 23 +9
3 Manchester United 10 21 +6
4 Manchester City 10 20 +11
5 Tottenham Hotspur 10 19 +8
6 Newcastle United 10 17 +4
7 Brentford 10 16 +3
8 Chelsea 10 15 +2
9 Brighton 10 13 -2
10 Fulham 10 12 -3
(Table may vary slightly as fixtures conclude.)
Top Goal Scorers (After Matchweek 10)
Player Club Goals
Erling Haaland Man City 9
Bukayo Saka Arsenal 7
Ollie Watkins Aston Villa 6
Mohamed Salah Liverpool 6
Bruno Fernandes Man United 5
Son Heung-min Tottenham 5
Weekend Takeaways
Liverpool’s crisis deepens with four consecutive league defeats.
Chelsea’s shock loss raises major questions about the club’s direction.
Arsenal and Villa now look like genuine title contenders.
Manchester City’s inconsistency could cost them the crown.
Sunderland’s comeback proves why the Premier League remains football’s most unpredictable competition.
With the season’s first third nearly gone, the Premier League title race is heating up. Arsenal lead the charge, but Aston Villa’s rise and Manchester United’s resurgence are keeping the chase alive. Every matchday now carries massive implications for the title, Europe, and relegation battles.
Source: The Guardian, Reuters, ESPN
