EPL Matchweek 12 detailed analysis: Have an in-depth walk-through of all the encounters of Premier League’s matchweek 12. Read on…
Saturday, November 22nd: EPL Matchweek 12 Highlights
Burnley (0-2) Chelsea | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Burnley | Chelsea
Venue: Turf Moor📍
Burnley Squad | Burnley (0-2) Chelsea | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Hartman
- Florentino
- Anthony
- Estève
- Dúbravka
- Tuanzebe
- Cullen
- Flemming
- Walker
- Ugochukwu
- Tchaouna
Substitute Players
- Jacob Bruun Larsen
- Lyle Foster
- Marcus Edwards
- Max Weiss
- Hjalmar Ekdal
- Lucas Pires
- Armando Broja
- Hannibal Mejbri
- Josh Laurent
Chelsea Squad | Burnley (0-2) Chelsea | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- James
- Neto
- E. Fernández (Man of the Match)
- Delap
- Pedro
- Adarabioyo
- Sánchez
- Chalobah
- Santos
- Gittens
- Cucurella
Substitute Players
- Benoît Badiashile
- Filip Jörgensen
- Jorrel Hato
- Moisés Caicedo
- Malo Gusto
- Josh Acheampong
- Marc Guiu
- Estêvão
- Alejandro Garnacho
Match Summary
Chelsea moved up to second place in the Premier League with a steady 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor. Even without the injured Cole Palmer and with Moisés Caicedo starting on the bench, they handled the match well. Pedro Neto opened the scoring just before halftime, and later almost added another goal when the ball had hit the post instead. Burnley pushed back in the second half, but Enzo Fernández sealed the victory with an 88th-minute late strike. After this week, Chelsea stay in the top three for now, while Burnley remain in 17th position going into the rest of the weekend’s fixtures.
Highlights of the Game
- Burnley started well, and Jaidon Anthony had two strong shots blocked.
- Kyle Walker, on playing his 400th Premier League game, made an important stop to keep Neto’s cross away from Gittens.
- In the 37th minute, Gittens sent in a great cross from the left, and Neto scored with a diving header into the bottom corner.
- After halftime, Gittens stayed lively, got past Loum Tchaouna, and his shot went wide after a deflection.
- Martin Dubravka then made a sharp save, pushing Neto’s shot onto the post.
- Burnley had a chance when Quilindschy Hartman floated a ball over Chelsea’s defence, but Zian Flemming shot too high.
- Dubravka also blocked Malo Gusto from scoring Chelsea’s second, but the result was sealed when Marc Guiu set up Enzo Fernández to finish from close range.
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Managerial Quotes
Burnley (Scott Parker)
“For us, it comes down to control and courage… Control in how we play and react in every moment, and the courage to step forward and back ourselves against the champions… We’ll need to be disciplined and composed, and keep calm in certain moments. And we’ll need to be brave and believe in each other, which is something this squad has in abundance.“
Analytical note:
Scott Parker shifted the focus of his players to staying calm, working as a team, and having courage. He motivated the players and fans, reminding everyone that the squad has belief in each other. That’s a positive asset that the team already has. However, he didn’t give much detail about the game itself or how the team can improve.
Chelsea (Enzo Maresca)
“It was a tough game for many reasons…After the international break, a 12 o’clock kick off, this type of pitch, we also need to manage players, so it was a very tricky game… But the way the players competed, again another clean sheet – and I don’t think they had just one important chance.”
Analytical note:
After Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Burnley, Enzo Maresca said the game was tough because of things like the team just coming back from the international break, a midday kickoff, the pitch, and managing players. He praised the players for competing hard, nevertheless, and managing a clean sheet, which was a big positive. His closing remarks were more about effort than detailed analysis.
Bournemouth (2-2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Bournemouth | West Ham United
Venue: Vitality Stadium 📍
Bournemouth Squad | Bournemouth (2-2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Truffert
- Tavernier
- Adams
- M. Senesi (Man of the Match)
- Petrovic
- Kroupi
- Evanilson
- Diakité
- Scott
- Cook
- Brooks
Substitute Players
- Julio Soler
- Ryan Christie
- Adam Smith
- Álex Jiménez
- Amine Adli
- James Hill
- Enes Ünal
- Will Dennis
- Veljko Milosavljevic
West Ham United Squad | Bournemouth (2-2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Wan-Bissaka
- Bowen
- Kilman
- Wilson
- Potts
- Julio
- Areola
- Fernandes
- Guilherme
- Diouf
- Todibo
Substitute Players
- Mads Hermansen
- Kyle Walker-Peters
- Niclas Füllkrug
- Guido Rodríguez
- Soungoutou Magassa
- Tomás Soucek
- Andy Irving
- George Earthy
- Ezra Mayers
Match Summary
AFC Bournemouth fought back in the second half to secure a 2-2 draw with West Ham at Vitality Stadium. Callum Wilson gave the visitors a strong start with two first-half goals. However, Bournemouth had bounced back after the break. Marcus Tavernier scored a penalty, and Enes Ünal quickly followed up with a goal just a minute after coming on to level the match. This draw lifts Bournemouth to seventh in the Premier League, while West Ham moves up to 17th position.
Highlights of the Game
- West Ham went ahead in the 11th minute when Callum Wilson controlled Areola’s long kick and shot low past Petrovic.
- Wilson scored again before halftime, spinning in the box and curling the ball into the top corner.
- After the break, Bournemouth came back strong. Ryan Christie’s shot was saved by Areola, and Evanilson missed a close chance.
- Bournemouth got a penalty when Kilman handled in the box, and Tavernier smashed it in to make it 2-1.
- Areola made a great save from Junior Kroupi, but Enes Ünal quickly equalized with a high finish from Senesi’s pass.
- Bournemouth kept pushing, with Areola stopping shots from Evanilson and Adli, while Tavernier’s rebound went over, keeping the game tense until the end.
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Managerial Quotes
Bournemouth (Andoni Iraola)
“We really should not concede two goals in this game. It’s not a game where you should be conceding two goals. We conceded from two crosses. From very little, we conceded two goals, and it cost us a lot.”
Analytical note:
Andoni Iraola sounded frustrated after the game, pointing out that Bournemouth shouldn’t have let in two goals. Both came from crosses, and he felt they were avoidable mistakes that ended up costing the team its possible win. His words show he’s holding the team accountable, but they come across more as raw frustration than a clear plan to fix things.
West Ham United (Nuno Espírito Santo)
“This game is going to be the tool, the main tool, for us to move forward. Now we’re going to analyse it. It’s all about knowing the players better, trying to take the right decisions at the right moment.”
Analytical note:
Nuno Espírito Santo sees the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth as a chance to learn and improve. He called the game “the main tool” to help the team learn from their mistakes and move forward, focusing on understanding his players better and making smarter decisions at the right moments. His take on this game was a positive one that shows he’s more interested in learning from the match than pointing out the mistakes of the players.
Brighton and Hove Albion (2-1) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Brighton and Hove Albion | Brentford
Venue: American Express Stadium📍
Brighton and Hove Albion Squad | Brighton and Hove Albion (2-1) Brentford |EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Kadioglu
- Gómez
- Boscagli
- Ayari
- Verbruggen
- Rutter
- D. Welbeck (Man of the Match)
- van Hecke
- Baleba
- Minteh
- Wieffer
Substitute Players
- Lewis Dunk
- Brajan Gruda
- Stefanos Tzimas
- Jack Hinshelwood
- Charalampos Kostoulas
- Jason Steele
- Maxim De Cuyper
- Joël Veltman
- Diego Coppola
Brentford Squad | Brighton and Hove Albion (2-1) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Ouattara
- Kayode
- Henderson
- Collins
- Thiago
- Damsgaard
- Kelleher
- van den Berg
- Yarmoliuk
- Schade
- Ajer
Substitute Players
- Rico Henry
- Ethan Pinnock
- Mathias Jensen
- Reiss Nelson
- Hákon Valdimarsson
- Fábio Carvalho
- Frank Onyeka
- Keane Lewis-Potter
- Vitaly Janelt
Match Summary
Brighton came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at the Amex Stadium. Igor Thiago gave Brentford the lead with a first-half penalty, but Brighton fought back in the second half. Danny Welbeck equalized with a smart first-time finish, and substitute Jack Hinshelwood put Brighton ahead with a volley. Thiago missed a stoppage-time penalty, and Brighton held on to climb to fifth, while Brentford sits at 12th position.
Highlights of the Game
- Brighton started the game well. Mats Wieffer made Kelleher save a tricky shot, and Georginio Rutter’s header went just wide.
- After a disallowed goal, Igor Thiago put Brentford ahead with a penalty following a foul on Dango Ouattara.
- Danny Welbeck missed an early chance but later scored to level the game from Miten’s great cross.
- Ferdi Kadioglu almost gave Brighton the lead with a low shot that went just wide.
- Brighton finally took the lead in the 84th minute when Jack Hinshelwood volleyed in a rebound from Minteh’s shot.
- Brentford got a stoppage-time penalty, but Thiago’s shot was saved by Verbruggen, and Brighton held on to win.
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Managerial Quotes
Brighton and Hove Albion (Fabian Hürzeler)
“I think we were the much better team through the whole game…” really proud” to be working at Brighton: “Being a head coach here is a privilege. I am really proud to work with great leaders, great personalities of players, and in a really great culture…This is a great group that tries for togetherness and to get better every day, no matter the circumstances and adversities.”
Analytical note:
In his 50th in charge of Brighton, the head coach beamed with joy and appreciation for how hard the players had worked every day for their victory.
Brentford (Keith Andrews)
“There are elements where I wasn’t entirely happy with bits with the ball, and we gave it back too easily. Defensively, we were pretty solid and restricted them to very little, and then the game changed on that equaliser. If we walked away with a 2-2 [scoreline], we would have thought it was a solid away performance. We dust ourselves down, and we go again next week, but unfortunately, the game can bite you.”
Analytical note:
Andrews reflected that his players had defended well throughout the game and didn’t give opponents many chances to concede, but they struggled with possessing the ball and gave it away too easily. He also highlighted how the equalizer changed the game, and while a 2-2 draw would have felt decent, the game showed there’s room for improvement. Still, the team is ready to shake it off and try again next week.
Fulham (1-0) Sunderland | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Fulham | Sunderland
Venue: Craven Cottage📍
Fulham Squad | Fulham (1-0) Sunderland | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Sessegnon
- Kevin
- Iwobi
- Bassey
- Leno
- King
- Jiménez
- Andersen
- Berge
- Wilson
- Tete
Substitute Players
- Harrison Reed
- Tom Cairney
- Adama Traoré
- Jorge Cuenca
- Jonah Kusi-Asare
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Timothy Castagne
- Benjamin Lecomte
- Emile Smith Rowe
Sunderland Squad | Fulham (1-0) Sunderland | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Traoré
- Hume
- Mukiele
- Isidor
- Xhaka
- Ballard
- R. Roefs (Man of the Match)
- Sadiki
- Geertruida
- Le Fée
- Mandava
Substitute Players
- Anthony Patterson
- Dan Neil
- Chemsdine Talbi
- Brian Brobbey
- Eliezer Mayenda
- Luke O’Nien
- Omar Alderete
- Simon Adingra
- Arthur Masuaku
Match Summary
Raul Jimenez scored a late decisive goal for Fulham as they beat Sunderland 1-0 at Craven Cottage, moving three points clear of the relegation zone. Fulham players controlled most of the game, and though their chances were limited, it looked like a draw for the majority part of the game until Jimenez turned in Chukwueze’s cross in the 84th minute. The win with three points lifts Fulham to 14th position in the Premier League table, while Sunderland’s five-game unbeaten strike comes to an end, dropping them to sixth position.
Highlights of the Game
- Fulham looked more dangerous in the first half and created a few good chances on the break.
- Harry Wilson’s curling shot went just wide, and Kevin’s low shot was saved by Sunderland keeper Roefs.
- Kevin also headed straight at Roefs, and Josh King volleyed the ball just off target, while Sunderland’s Bertrand Traoré had a tame shot saved by Leno.
- Sunderland started the second half strongly, with Enzo Le Fee shooting just wide.
- Ryan Sessegnon, playing his 100th Premier League game, set up Wilson, whose shot missed by a small margin.
- Emile Smith Rowe volleyed just wide, but substitute Samuel Chukwueze delivered a perfect cross that Raul Jimenez turned in for the late winner.
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Managerial Quotes
Fulham (Marco Silva)
“It’s something that we all should enjoy if you are a Fulham fan or not, but if you are a Premier League fan, you have these guys so many years in this country scoring goals and scoring goals.”
Analytical note:
Silva appreciated his team’s performance in his closing remarks by expressing that even fans of other clubs admire Fulham players’ consistency and scoring abilities. He framed the team’s victory as a celebration of football, highlighting both their lasting presence and impact in the Premier League.
Sunderland (Régis Le Bris)
“First of all we faced a good team, as expected because they were really good a few weeks ago against Arsenal for example so it was really clear that they have this offensive threat, this ability to create chances, to be dominant with the ball and I think we managed just OK this part during the first half, we are not proactive enough to change, shift the momentum but we tried during the half time to change this part, we had our opportunity I think just during the first part of the second half I think we felt that it was possible to change something but it wasn’t enough.”
Analytical note:
Sunderland’s coach sounded defensive in his closing remarks and admitted that his team was up against a very strong opponent who had shown real attacking threats in recent games, like against Arsenal. He rightly also commented that in the first half, his team didn’t do enough to take control or change the flow of the game. They tried to adjust at halftime and saw a chance to turn things around early in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to make a real impact.
Liverpool (0-3) Nottingham Forest | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Liverpool | Nottingham Forest
Venue: Anfield📍
Liverpool Squad | Liverpool (0-3) Nottingham Forest | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Kerkez
- Mac Allister
- Gakpo
- Becker
- van Dijk
- Gravenberch
- Isak
- Konaté
- Szoboszlai
- Jones
- Salah
Substitute Players
- Joe Gomez
- Wataru Endo
- Federico Chiesa
- Hugo Ekitiké
- Giorgi Mamardashvili
- Andy Robertson
- Trey Nyoni
- Calvin Ramsay
- Rio Ngumoha
Nottingham Forest Squad | Liverpool (0-3) Nottingham Forest | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Ndoye
- Savona
- Sangaré
- Jesus
- Gibbs-White
- Milenkovic
- Sels
- Murillo (Man of the Match)
- Anderson
- Domínguez
- Williams
Substitute Players
- Morato
- Callum Hudson-Odoi
- John Victor
- Arnaud Kalimuendo
- Omari Hutchinson
- Ryan Yates
- Jair Cunha
- James McAtee
- Willy Boly
Match Summary
Nottingham Forest moved out of the relegation zone with a stunning 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield. Murillo opened the scoring from a corner, and Nicolo Savona added a second just after halftime. Morgan Gibbs-White sealed the win with a late third. The victory lifts Forest to 16th, while Liverpool slips to 11th and risks falling 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Highlights of the Game
- Early on, Elliot Anderson made a brilliant block to stop Mac Allister’s shot after Gakpo’s clever play.
- Milos Kerkez also cleared Salah’s cross over the bar before Forest scored in the 33rd minute, with Murillo firing in after Van Dijk only half-cleared a corner.
- Forest thought they had a second goal through Jesus, but VAR ruled it out for handball.
- Soon after halftime, Savona made it 2-0 when Neco Williams got past Mac Allister and cut the ball back for him.
- Liverpool struggled to create chances, with Szoboszlai’s shot easily saved by Sels.
- Morgan Gibbs-White sealed the 3-0 win for Forest, finishing from a rebound after Alisson parried Hutchinson’s shot. The home fans rejoiced with shock and amazement at their club’s performance.
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Managerial Quotes
Liverpool (Arne Slot)
“The first half hour, I think the players did what I was hoping for. Played with energy and created chances to go a goal up. The set piece changed the momentum and the goal. I tried to make a couple of changes and adjustments, but they didn’t work out the way I wanted. It’s always my responsibility.“
Analytical note:
The coach reflected after the match that his team had started the game well, playing with good spirits, confidence, and creating chances just as they had been instructed. But after the stoppage time, the momentum of the game changed, and he admitted to having tried different strategies during the play, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out in their favor this time. In the end, he takes the blame for it.
Nottingham Forest (Sean Dyche)
“I’m so pleased for the players, they have taken on a lot since we’ve been here, and we’ve demanded a lot from them in many different ways. I’ve said to them after the game that we can only guide them. The commitment to the cause and to the shirt was all on display today, and the quality, of course, which you need. You don’t win by luck here. The will and demand, the team, and the organisation are massively important in these games. They’ve shown that in abundance, and when we’ve needed the quality, they’ve delivered. You aren’t likely to come here and dominate the ball, so without it, you have to be diligent, and I thought we were super diligent, from our shape to our organization. Our defenders were making blocks, Matz was looking confident in goal, and we looked full of confidence. I do believe there is quality here, and in the moments of truth, can you make that pass or find that finish, and we certainly did today.“
Analytical note:
The manager expressed openly how he’s proud of his team and the efforts they had put in this game. He praised his players for handling tough instructions and staying organized. He further appreciated how the players had shown their commitment throughout the game. Even without much of the possession, their unity and confident goalkeeping had the game under their control. He made it clear that this win wasn’t about luck or chance, but it was earned through every individual player’s hard work, discipline, and showing quality at the right moments. He clearly trusts his squad’s talent, especially with the passes and finishes they produced when it really mattered.
Did you know?
- After Chelsea in October 2005 (4-1), West Ham in August 2015 (3-0), and Man City in February 2021 (4-1), Nottingham Forest was just the fourth visiting team to win a Premier League match at Anfield by a margin of 3+ goals.
- For the first time since 1962–1963 and 1963–1964, Nottingham Forest has defeated Liverpool on the road in consecutive league seasons. Prior to 2024–2025, they have only won one of their thirty league trips to Anfield.
Wolverhampton Wanderers (0-2) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Wolverhampton Wanderers | Crystal Palace
Venue: Molineux Stadium📍
Wolverhampton Wanderers Squad | Wolverhampton Wanderers (0-2) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Møller Wolfe
- Munetsi
- T. Gomes
- Arokodare
- Johnstone
- Krejcí
- André
- Agbadou
- Strand Larsen
- J. Gomes
- Tchatchoua
Substitute Players
- José Sá
- Hugo Bueno
- Santiago Bueno
- Jhon Arias
- Hwang Hee-Chan
- Yerson Mosquera
- Ki-Jana Hoever
- Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
- Fer López
Crystal Palace Squad | Wolverhampton Wanderers (0-2) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Sarr
- D. Muñoz (Man of the Match)
- Richards
- Mateta
- Wharton
- Lacroix
- Henderson
- Kamada
- Pino
- Mitchell
- Guéhi
Substitute Players
- Jefferson Lerma
- Eddie Nketiah
- Christantus Uche
- Nathaniel Clyne
- Will Hughes
- Jaydee Canvot
- Borna Sosa
- Walter Benítez
- Justin Devenny
Match Summary
Crystal Palace shifted to fourth position in the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over Wolves, under Rob Edwards’ first game as Wolves manager. Daniel Muñoz and Yeremy Pino scored in a six-minute second-half burst to secure the win. Wolves did get a few chances but couldn’t beat Wolves’ Dean Henderson and remained without a league win in 12 games. The result leaves Palace on 20 points, while Wolves’ manager Edwards faces a tough task to lift the team off the bottom.
Highlights of the Game
- Jean-Philippe Mateta missed a great chance in the 16th minute, shooting wide after Pino set him up for a clear attack.
- Wolves’ goalkeeper Sam Johnstone saved a shot from Kamada. On the other side, Dean Henderson also made a save when Joao Gomes’ free-kick took a deflection. After that save, Krejci had a chance to score from the rebound, but he missed it.
- Palace took the lead in the 63rd minute when Daniel Muñoz scored into an empty net after Adam Wharton’s shot was blocked by Maxence Lacroix.
- Palace’s Yeremy Pino quickly made the score 2-0, curling the ball off the crossbar after Wolves’ sloppy passing.
- Wolves nearly scored through substitute Jhon Arias, and Lacroix made a great block to stop David Moller Wolfe as Palace kept a clean sheet.
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Managerial Quotes
Wolverhampton Wanderers (Rob Edwards)
“I’m obviously really disappointed with the result. The effort was there, but we can still improve in moments, that’s for sure… We all want a magic wand, none of us has got it, the only way we’ll work things out is by sticking together.”
Analytical note: Wolves’ debut manager’s remarks calm down the fans as he continues his closing remarks. He assured that even though everyone is upset, he’s staying calm and confident. He praised Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence for giving their best this season and made it clear that the team is sticking to their own style. It’s his way of saying that things may not be perfect right now, but there’s no need to worry, and they believe in their plan.
Crystal Palace (Oliver Glasner)
” The players are fit. We have a great mood, we have great energy in the group, so I don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t continue this success. It’s up to us – it’s our responsibility.”
Analytical note: Glasner beamed confidently upon his team’s (2-0) win over Wolves. He addressed the crowd, saying that his players are in good shape and the team has high morale at this point. They believe nothing is stopping them from moving forward in the season with the same energy. He also made it clear that staying successful depends on the team staying focused and taking responsibility for their performances.
Did you know?
- Wolves have earned only 2 points in their first 12 Premier League games, which is one of the worst starts ever in the history of the highest level of football in a country. However, two teams have done worse at this stage. One is of Manchester United in 1930–31, who had 0 points, and Sheffield United(The Blades) in 2020–21, who had 1 point.
- Wolves have dropped their last five Premier League games, and each of the previous three has had a different manager (Pereira, Collins, Edwards). They are the only team since team Everton in January/February 2022 to lose three straight games under different managers (Benitez, Ferguson, Lampard).
Newcastle United (2-1) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Newcastle United | Manchester City
Venue: St. James’ Park📍
Newcastle United Squad | Newcastle United (2-1) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Hall
- Joelinton
- H. Barnes (Man of the Match)
- Schär
- Pope
- Guimarães
- Woltemade
- Thiaw
- Murphy
- Tonali
- Livramento
Substitute Players
- Sven Botman
- Anthony Elanga
- John Ruddy
- Joe Willock
- Aaron Ramsdale
- Alex Murphy
- Jacob Ramsey
- Sean Neave
- Lewis Miley
Manchester City Squad | Newcastle United (2-1) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Nunes
- Cherki
- Foden
- Dias
- Haaland
- González
- Donnarumma
- Doku
- Silva
- Gvardiol
- O’Reilly
Substitute Players
- James Trafford
- Tijjani Reijnders
- John Stones
- Nathan Aké
- Omar Marmoush
- Rayan Aït-Nouri
- Savinho
- Abdukodir Khusanov
- Oscar Bobb
Match Summary
Harvey Barnes scored twice as Newcastle beat Manchester City 2-1 at St James’ Park, halting City’s push to close in on Arsenal. Barnes opened the scoring just after the hour, and Ruben Dias briefly equalized, but Barnes quickly restored Newcastle’s lead. The Magpies held on to move up to 14th, while City remained third and risked falling seven points behind Arsenal.
Highlights of the Game
- Harvey Barnes scored twice as Newcastle beat Manchester City 2-1 at St James’ Park, stopping City from closing in on Arsenal.
- Both teams missed several chances in the first half. Barnes missed an open goal but later made up for it with a smart finish just after the hour.
- Ruben Dias equalized briefly for City, but Barnes quickly scored again from a scramble to give Newcastle the lead.
- Newcastle held on to move up to 14th, while City stays third and could fall seven points behind Arsenal.
- The game started fast: Barnes shot straight at Donnarumma after intercepting a pass, and Haaland scuffed a lob over Pope.
- Donnarumma saved two chances from Woltemade, and Barnes missed another open goal in the 31st minute.
- City had two first-half chances: Haaland shot at Pope, and Foden missed from Cherki’s cross.
- Newcastle opened the scoring in the 63rd minute with Barnes’ long-range finish.
- Dias equalized five minutes later, but Barnes scored two minutes after, finishing a loose ball after Guimaraes hit the post.
- City’s best chance to equalize came from substitute Savinho, but he shot over, and Newcastle survived nine minutes of stoppage time.
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Managerial Quotes
Newcastle United (Eddie Howe)
“To beat Man City should give us the confidence we need. We need to try and use this result as a turning point in our season, both home and away, to get a result.”
Analytical note:
The manager sounded optimistic after their hard-earned victory over City and reflected on the win, saying that beating Manchester City should give the team a big confidence boost. And the challenge now is to take that energy into the rest of the season, at home and away, and use it to get more good results. It’s about turning one big win into momentum for what’s ahead.
Manchester City (Pep Guardiola)
“Newcastle is a top side, top players, top manager, so unfortunately, tonight we could not maintain the momentum that we had. It was an entertaining game, we both had chances, and then there was a momentum shift, and ultimately we couldn’t win.”
Analytical note:
Guardiola gracefully addressed the city fans and admitted that Newcastle is a really strong team with great players and a top manager. Tonight, we just couldn’t keep the momentum we had. It was an exciting game, and both teams had chances, but things turned against us, and in the end, we couldn’t get the win.
Did you know?
- Eddie Howe has never beaten Manchester City in the Premier League, with 18 meetings that ended in 16 losses and 2 draws. It’s the most a manager has faced an opponent in the competition without ever winning.
Sunday, November 23rd: EPL Matchweek 12 Highlights
Leeds United (1-2) Aston Villa | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Leeds United | Aston Villa
Venue: Elland Road📍
Leeds United Squad | Leeds United (1-2) Aston Villa | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Gudmundsson
- Stach
- Okafor
- Perri
- Struijk
- Rodon
- Ampadu
- Nmecha
- Bogle
- Longstaff
- Aaronson
Substitute Players
- Daniel James
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin
- Joël Piroe
- Jaka Bijol
- Ao Tanaka
- James Justin
- Karl Darlow
- Wilfried Gnonto
- Ilia Gruev
Aston Villa Squad | Leeds United (1-2) Aston Villa | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- McGinn
- Cash
- M. Rogers (Man of the Match)
- Kamara
- Konsa
- Martínez
- Watkins
- Tielemans
- Torres
- Buendía
- Digne
Substitute Players
- Victor Lindelöf
- Ross Barkley
- Donyell Malen
- Jadon Sancho
- Ian Maatsen
- Lamare Bogarde
- Evann Guessand
- Marco Bizot
- George Hemmings
Match Summary
Aston Villa beat Leeds United 2–1 after coming from behind, thanks to two goals from Morgan Rogers in the second half. Leeds scored first through Lukas Nmecha, but Rogers equalised soon after the break with a neat flick. Later, he won the game with a brilliant free-kick from outside the box. The win pushes Villa up to fourth place, while Leeds stay in 17th.
Highlights of the Game
- Nmecha scored for Leeds in the 8th minute after a messy free-kick in Villa’s box. VAR checked it for a foul and offside, but still gave the goal.
- The crowd fired Leeds up, and they nearly scored again, but Aaronson hit the side netting. Martinez then made a strong save to stop his next shot.
- Villa made it 1–1 right after halftime when Malen sent in a low cross, and Rogers flicked it nicely into the corner.
- Villa’s winner came after Barkley was fouled. Rogers took the free-kick and blasted it into the top of the net.
- Leeds thought they had equalised when James’ cross deflected in off Calvert-Lewin, but VAR said it hit his hand, so the goal didn’t count.
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Managerial Quotes
Leeds United (Daniel Farke)
“We concede a few too many from our left side, and this shouldn’t happen. So, 47th minute, we’re not tired, it was a dead-ball situation, we should have organized better instead of being overplayed and allowing a cutback situation.“
Analytical note:
He said they keep giving away goals from the left side, and it shouldn’t be happening. In the 47th minute, the players weren’t even tired. It was a dead-ball moment, so they should have been organized and ready. Instead, they got caught out too easily and allowed a simple cutback that led to the goal.
Aston Villa (Unai Emery)
“After we played away five matches, we only won one match, against Tottenham, (the other) four matches, we drew two, and we lost two. And today was the challenge, if we were able to get the average.”
Analytical note:
The coach reflected on the team’s series of difficult away matches, highlighting that the team managed only one win out of five, with two draws and two losses. He explained the challenges that players were facing all this time before this match and marked the current game as a critical test for the players.
Arsenal (4-1) Tottenham Hotspur | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Arsenal | Tottenham Hotspur
Venue: Emirates Stadium 📍
Arsenal Squad | Arsenal (4-1) Tottenham Hotspur | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Calafiori
- Trossard
- Rice
- Hincapié
- Raya
- E. Eze (Man of the Match)
- Merino
- Saliba
- Zubimendi
- Timber
- Saka
Substitute Players
- Cristhian Mosquera
- Ben White
- Gabriel Martinelli
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Christian Nørgaard
- Noni Madueke
- Ethan Nwaneri
- Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Max Dowman
Tottenham Hotspur Squad | Arsenal (4-1) Tottenham Hotspur | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Spence
- Danso
- Kudus
- Palhinha
- Richarlison
- Romero
- Vicario
- Bentancur
- Odobert
- van de Ven
- Udogie
Substitute Players
- Xavi Simons
- Mathys Tel
- Archie Gray
- Lucas Bergvall
- Brennan Johnson
- Pedro Porro
- Pape Matar Sarr
- Antonín Kinsky
- Randal Kolo Muani
Match Summary
Eberechi Eze scored a stunning hat-trick as Arsenal beat Tottenham 4–1. Trossard opened the scoring, then Eze added two quick goals around half-time and finished his hat-trick late in the game. Spurs’ only goal came from a long shot by Richarlison. The win puts Arsenal six points clear at the top, while Spurs are ninth.
Highlights of the Game
- Spurs needed Vicario to save Rice’s volley early on, and he also punched away a curling free-kick from Saka.
- Arsenal scored first in the 36th minute when Merino set up Trossard, whose shot deflected off Van de Ven.
- Five minutes later, Eze made it 2–0, slipping past Palhinha and Bentancur before firing in a shot that slightly deflected off Van de Ven.
- Eze scored again just 35 seconds into the second half with a calm left-foot finish.
- Spurs got one back when Richarlison lobbed Raya from far out.
- Eze finished his hat-trick after Trossard set him up and almost scored a fourth, forcing Vicario into a strong save.
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Managerial Quotes
Arsenal (Mikel Arteta)
“It’s a very special day for us. We knew the importance of the match and what it meant to our people. To give them that joy with our performance, the hunger, and the atmosphere created at the stadium. It’s a beautiful day.”
Analytical note:
Thrilled with excitement, Arsenal’s coach sounded immensely satisfied by his players’ outstanding performance. He acknowledged the importance of this game, and his team delivered their very best, creating a joyous atmosphere at the stadium and for all their fans.
Tottenham Hotspur (Thomas Frank)
“As I said, I apologize to the fans. I think it’s also fair to say where we’re coming from – we finished 17th last year, and we’re trying to build something, which today didn’t look like we tried to build something.”
Analytical note:
Frank admitted how the team let the fans down and reminded everyone they’re still rebuilding after ending last season in 17th. They want to move forward, but at the same time, he acknowledged that nothing in today’s game reflected that effort.
Tuesday, November 25th: EPL Matchweek 12 Highlights
Manchester United (0-1) Everton | EPL Matchweek 12
Club Reports: Manchester United | Everton
Venue: Old Trafford📍
Manchester United Squad | Manchester United (0-1) Everton | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Dorgu
- Shaw
- Diallo
- Casemiro
- Lammens
- de Ligt
- Zirkzee
- Fernandes
- Mbeumo
- Yoro
- Mazraoui
Substitute Players
- Altay Bayindir
- Diogo Dalot
- Lisandro Martínez
- Mason Mount
- Tyrell Malacia
- Manuel Ugarte
- Ayden Heaven
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Shea Lacey
Everton Squad | Manchester United (0-1) Everton | EPL Matchweek 12
Starting XI Lineup
- Coleman
- Ndiaye
- Garner
- Tarkowski
- Barry
- Dewsbury-Hall
- J. Pickford (Man of the Match)
- Keane
- Gueye
- Grealish
- Mykolenko
Substitute Players
- Dwight McNeil
- Beto
- Mark Travers
- Jake O’Brien
- Tyler Dibling
- Charly Alcaraz
- Tom King
- Adam Aznou
- Tim Iroegbunam
Match Summary
After Idrissa Gueye received a red card and got sent off, Everton were left with 10 players early in the game, yet they still defeated Manchester United with a score of 1-0 at Old Trafford. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored a great curling shot from outside the box, and even though United kept attacking in the second half, Jordan Pickford stopped everything. The win moves Everton up to 11th position, now level on points with United, who missed their chance to rise to fifth.
Highlights of the Game
- Bruno Fernandes missed a first-time shot, which led to a clash between Gueye and Keane. Gueye got a straight red for hitting his teammate.
- Even with 10 men, Everton kept going and scored in the 29th minute when Dewsbury-Hall beat two weak tackles and curled a brilliant shot into the top corner.
- United pressed hard after going behind. Amad missed near the post, and Fernandes’ curling shot was saved by Pickford.
- In the second half, United dominated. Mbeumo’s low shot was blocked, and Mason Mount’s follow-up went just wide.
- Late in the game, Zirkzee had two chances blocked by Pickford, and Fernandes’ long-range shot went over, so United couldn’t equalize.
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Managerial Quotes
Manchester United (Ruben Amorim)
“Really frustrated, like any other person that supports Man Utd. The way we started the game, the way we didn’t understand how we should play against 10 men.“
Analytical note: Just like any Man Utd fan, the coach too expressed straightforward frustration over the team’s performance. He called out the players for starting off the game poorly, even when they had a player advantage. He also admitted that his team didn’t improvise the strategy to capitalize on this benefit.
Everton (David Moyes)
“I’m incredibly proud of the players and the fans… We got over the line with 10 men. We started the ball brilliantly, got the sending off, and the game changed. But we showed resilience. Manchester United are in pretty good form at the moment, so it was never going to be an easy game. Good goalkeeping when we needed it. The boys were brave.”
Analytical note: Everton’s head coach expressed his appreciation for the players after the match, which became his first win as a visiting coach at Old Trafford in the Premier League after 18 unsuccessful attempts. He emphasized the team’s resilience, noting the challenge of securing victory even after being reduced to 10 men. However, he acknowledged how the team was affected by the red card to one of the players, but still managed to play strongly and improvise to fill the gap, and showed courage under immense pressure.
FAQs | EPL Matchweek 12
Q1.Which team’s result in EPL Matchweek 12 20256/’26 was the biggest surprise?
Nottingham Forest defeating Liverpool with a score of 3-0 at Anfield, where Liverpool lost so badly at their home game, came as a big shock to EPL fans in matchweek 12.
Q2. How did the top teams shift after Matchweek 12?
Matchweek 12 had been a great weekend for team Arsenal. They smashed Tottenham with a 4-1 score. And with Newcastle defeating Man City with a score of (2-1) and Forest defeating Liverpool with a dominating score of (3-0). This pushed Arsenal six points clear at the top, making them the side everyone is now chasing.
Q3. Who’s the standout player everyone’s talking about this week?
Matchweek 12’s top player was Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze. He grabbed all the attention by scoring an incredible hat-trick against Spurs, making him the star of the weekend.
Q4. What’s the deal with team Liverpool right now? Are things getting bad for them?
It’s not a good situation. They’ve lost six out of seven and suffered another 3–0 home loss. Arne Slot said it was ‘very, very bad.’ They’ve slipped to the bottom half of the table, and the fans are starting to panic about the rest of the season.
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