EPL Matchweek 22 | Detailed analysis of the entire matchweek that caused big upsets and the unmatched Premier League drama. Read on…
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts | Status / Recent Form |
| 1 | Arsenal | 22 | 26 | 51 | Drew 0-0 vs Forest; 7pt lead at the top. |
| 2 | Manchester City | 22 | 22 | 44 | Lost 0-2 to Man Utd in the Derby. |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 22 | 8 | 43 | Title challengers; recently had an 8-match win streak. |
| 4 | Liverpool | 22 | 4 | 37 | Drew 1-1 vs Burnley; 4th draw in a row. |
| 5 | Sunderland | 22 | 5 | 35 | The season’s “dark horse,” sitting just outside the top 4. |
| 6 | Manchester United | 22 | 2 | 35 | Carrick won his first game in charge vs City. |
| 7 | Brighton | 22 | 4 | 32 | Steady mid-table performance. |
| 8 | Chelsea | 22 | 1 | 31 | Now managed by Liam Rosenior, defeated Brentford with a 2-0 score. |
| 9 | Crystal Palace | 22 | -3 | 28 | Recent loss to Sunderland. |
| 10 | Tottenham | 22 | 1 | 27 | Struggling for form; lost 1-2 to West Ham. |
| 11 | Newcastle | 22 | -1 | 27 | Recent draw against Wolves. |
| 12 | Leeds United | 22 | -6 | 25 | Beat Fulham 1-0 with a 91st-minute winner. |
| 13 | Fulham | 22 | -3 | 24 | Performance “flat” according to Marco Silva. |
| 14 | Bournemouth | 22 | -6 | 23 | Hovering safely above the drop zone. |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 22 | -13 | 23 | Earned a tough 0-0 draw against League leaders Arsenal. |
| 16 | Brentford | 22 | -5 | 22 | Lost to Chelsea despite having more shots. |
| 17 | West Ham | 22 | -19 | 20 | Ended a 10-game winless run by beating the Spurs. |
| 18 | Burnley | 22 | -19 | 15 | Earned a massive point away at Anfield. |
| 19 | Everton | 22 | -15 | 14 | Fighting hard to escape the bottom three. |
| 20 | Wolves | 22 | -26 | 9 | Current favorites for relegation; 19 games winless. |
Saturday, January 17th: EPL Matchweek 22 In-depth Analysis
Manchester United (2 – 0) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Manchester United | Manchester City
Venue: Old Trafford📍
Manchester United Squad | Manchester United (2 – 0) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Shaw
- Dorgu
- Mainoo
- Martínez
- Lammens
- B. Fernandes – Midfielder- (Man of the Match)
- Mbeumo
- Maguire
- Casemiro
- Dalot
- Diallo
Substitute Players
- Altay Bayindir
- Mason Mount
- Matheus Cunha
- Tyrell Malacia
- Leny Yoro
- Manuel Ugarte
- Ayden Heaven
- Benjamin Sesko
- Jack Fletcher
Manchester City Squad | Manchester United (2 – 0) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Semenyo
- Lewis
- Foden
- Khusanov
- Haaland
- Rodri
- Donnarumma
- Silva
- Alleyne
- Doku
- Aké
Substitute Players
- James Trafford
- Tijjani Reijnders
- Rayan Cherki
- Marcus Bettinelli
- Rayan Aït-Nouri
- Nico O’Reilly
- Ryan McAidoo
- Divine Mukasa
- Stephen Mfuni
Match Summary
Man Utd’s previous permanent manager, Ruben Amorim, was sacked on January 5, 2026, after 14 months in charge due to several factors, followed by interim manager Darren Fletcher. And now on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Manchester United officially appointed Michael Carrick as their new head coach until the end of the 2025/26 season. Manchester United started off their first match under Carrick strongly with a hard-earned (2–0) win against their rivals, Manchester City. United had dominated the first half with their “almost goals” of hitting the crossbar and having two successful goals ruled out for offside.
However, they kept the pressure on their opponents after the break, and Mbeumo finally broke the deadlock with his successful goal just after the hour. Later, Dorgu sealed their win with a close-range finish in the 76th minute, followed by another United goal, which was disallowed. This victory lifts Man United into the Premier League’s top four, as City slips further behind league leaders Arsenal.
Highlights of the Game
- Manchester United started with dominance and “almost scored” in the 3rd minute, but Maguire’s header hit the crossbar instead.
- Dorgu forced a good save from Donnarumma from a tight angle, and Diallo later scored on a quick break, but this goal was ruled offside.
- Bruno Fernandes also had a goal disallowed, while City had brief chances through Alleyne and Semenyo that didn’t lead to a goal.
- Early in the second half, United missed a big chance as Donnarumma had saved Diallo’s shot and then stopped Casemiro’s follow-up.
- Donnarumma made another excellent save to deny Mbeumo’s volley.
- Nevertheless, Mbeumo finally scored in the 65th minute, finishing a fast counter-attack that started from City’s free-kick. (1-0)
- United doubled their lead (2–0) when Dorgu arrived at the right moment to finish a low cross from substitute of 71st-minute Cunha.
- Later, Diallo “almost scored” again but had hit the post instead, and Utd’s sub of the 91st minute, Mason Mount, had another close-range goal that was ruled out for offside.
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Managerial Quotes
Manchester United (Michael Carrick)
“It was a very special day, but I’m not getting carried away. It’s just one game, and we mustn’t get carried away. It needs to be a regular feeling; that level of performance needs to be consistently what we’re getting. It’s a fantastic result, and there is an element of soaking it up and enjoying it, but it’s definitely not enough and never enough. If you look at the result, we had three days to work on it, and we’ve got to keep building on that.”
Note: Utd’s newly appointed head coach beamed with joy and chose to have a grounded reaction towards this grand win against one of the top leaders of the Premier League. He highlighted how his team had been training for this encounter and subtly credited every player’s hard work and performance to earn this win. While acknowledging that this is the time for the team to take a moment and feel this victory, he emphasized that the players must maintain this kind of performance going forward in the competition.
Manchester City (Pep Guardiola)
“Many players come here with City shirts on, and they need these things to grow.”
Note: On the other hand, Guardiola took the defeat as an important phase for his players to learn and grow from, which is what makes City one of the best among others.
Chelsea (2 – 0) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Chelsea | Brentford
Venue: Vitality Stadium📍
Chelsea Squad | Chelsea (2 – 0) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Cucurella
- Garnacho
- Fernández
- Adarabioyo
- R. Sánchez – Goalkeeper- (Man of the Match)
- Palmer
- Pedro
- Chalobah
- Caicedo
- James
- Neto
Substitute Players
- Benoît Badiashile
- Liam Delap
- Filip Jörgensen
- Andrey Santos
- Jorrel Hato
- Wesley Fofana
- Tyrique George
- Josh Acheampong
- Marc Guiu
Brentford Squad | Chelsea (2 – 0) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Jensen
- Kayode
- Yarmoliuk
- Ajer
- Thiago
- Damsgaard
- Kelleher
- Collins
- Janelt
- Schade
- Henry
Substitute Players
- Aaron Hickey
- Sepp van den Berg
- Ethan Pinnock
- Reiss Nelson
- Hákon Valdimarsson
- Dango Ouattara
- Keane Lewis-Potter
- Romelle Donovan
- Kaye Furo
Match Summary
After completing his 18-month tenure, Enzo Maresca departed Chelsea on January 1, 2026. On January 6, 2026, Liam Rosenior was appointed as the head coach of Chelsea, signing a contract that runs until June 2032. Rosenior had a perfect Premier League debut as his club defeated Brentford with a perfect (2–0) score, ending their five-game winless streak. Chelsea’s Pedro had opened the scoring with a stunning strike, and Palmer doubled their lead from the penalty spot. Brentford had chances too, with Schade coming closest, but Chelsea’s keeper Sanchez made a key save. The win lifts Chelsea to sixth position, which is just two points off the top four, while Brentford slipped to seventh place, one point behind Chelsea.
Highlights of the Game
- Chelsea went ahead after Enzo Fernandez blocked a clearance, leaving Joao Pedro to strike the ball to meet the back of the net. It was first ruled offside, but was awarded a penalty shot following a VAR review.
- Brentford had a great chance from a set-piece, but Jensen’s volley had hit the post instead.
- Chelsea almost scored again before halftime when Pedro Neto’s low cross found Garnacho, but his shot went wide from close range.
- Early in the second half, Brentford’s Schade missed a big chance, as Chelsea’s keeper Sanchez made a brilliant one-on-one save.
- Chelsea’s Substitute of the 74th minute, Delap, was fouled in the box by Brentford’s Caoimhin Kelleher soon after coming on, and Cole Palmer calmly scored the penalty in the 76th minute to double their lead (2–0).
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Managerial Quotes
“If you want to be a winning team, then you have to find a way to win when you’re not at your best… I mentioned a few points regarding the club’s demands. I want us to play free-flowing football and for the fans to enjoy what we do. I’m here to help the lads improve and win games of football at the same time.”
Note: Chelsea’s new head coach commented on the team’s victory as a result of their dedication to earning it. He laid out the fact that his club needs some strategic adjustments, labelling it as the club’s demands. However, he assured his men that he was here to help them climb the League’s ladder and enjoy playing football at the same time.
“We just weren’t clinical enough with the chances we had. We didn’t give up anything at the other end. I’m proud of the performance levels. The growth of the team is there for everyone to see.”
Note: Andrews addressed how their play wasn’t up to the mark in this encounter and lacked clinical finishes when it was most needed. However, he sees this performance as commendable and positive progress among players.
Leeds United (1 – 0) Fulham | EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Leeds United | Fulham
Venue: Elland Road📍
Leeds United Squad | Leeds United (1 – 0) Fulham |EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Gudmundsson
- Struijk
- Gruev
- Okafor
- Darlow
- Rodon
- Ampadu
- Aaronson
- Calvert-Lewin
- Justin
- Bogle
Substitute Players
- Lucas Perri
- Sean Longstaff
- Joël Piroe
- Lukas Nmecha – Forward- (Man of the Match)
- Ao Tanaka
- Sebastiaan Bornauw
- Sam Byram
- Wilfried Gnonto
- Facundo Buonanotte
Fulham Squad | Leeds United (1 – 0) Fulham | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Sessegnon
- Lukic
- Castagne
- Andersen
- Leno
- Jiménez
- Wilson
- Cuenca
- Berge
- Smith Rowe
- Robinson
Substitute Players
- Harrison Reed
- Tom Cairney
- Adama Traoré
- Jonah Kusi-Asare
- Kevin
- Benjamin Lecomte
- Josh King
- Issa Diop
- Samuel Amissah
Match Summary
Lukas Nmecha, substituted at the 81st minute, scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give Leeds United a clean sheet victory of (1–0) against Fulham at Elland Road in Premier League’s matchweek 22. He finished off an Ampadu cross to make the home fans chant in joy. The first half saw few chances for Leeds, with Aaronson missing a big opportunity. Fulham also grew into the game but couldn’t find their breakthrough, ending their six-match unbeaten run. Leeds stay at 16th place, which is eight points above the relegation zone, while Fulham slip to 10th position.
Highlights of the Game
- The game started off slowly. But Leeds displayed strong attacking intent from early on. Fulham’s keeper, Leno, made some good saves from crosses.
- Leeds had a great chance in the 23rd minute when Aaronson was past the defenders and had a clear chance, but he shot over the bar instead.
- After halftime, Fulham pushed more aggressively, but Leeds still had the best chances. Aaronson’s cross found Calvert-Lewin, but his close-range shot went wide.
- Leeds’ Struijk also went close with a header from a corner late in the game.
- The twist in the score came in stoppage time, when Leeds had scored successfully, with Nmecha striking in the decisive shot in the 91st minute. Unlike in EPL Matchweek 4, when Fulham had won through a last-minute own goal by Leeds Gabriel Gudmundsson. In the current match, the situation got reversed with Leeds scoring late through their substitute of the 81st minute, Nmecha, who scored successfully in the 91st minute, allowing Leeds to take the victory this time.
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Managerial Quotes
“The best win of the season, we played an in-form Fulham side. Three important points and a fantastic win. We were relentless until the end. For me, the best win of the season so far. We didn’t allow them to show their quality in offense. We kept going, we were relentless, and we had belief. It was an important three points for us. We wanted to go for this win, and the lads have delivered in a top-class way.”
Note: Farke commented on how this win stands out from their other victories so far because his players played with an unwavering belief in themselves to win the game. He mentioned how this was an important game for them to win, and his players delivered with great unity as an impenetrable bunch.
“It was not a good performance from us. Leeds won the game, and we have to congratulate them. We knew that it was going to be difficult with the way they play and the way they press. We were below the standards in the second half, and we definitely have to do much better. We have to be unhappy with how we conceded the goal.”
Note: Silva had an honest and straightforward remark. While appreciating his opponents, he fairly commented how his players knew the nature of this game, yet lacked the standards of play that were required from them to win it.
Liverpool (1 – 1) Burnley | EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Liverpool | Burnley
Venue: Anfield📍
Liverpool Squad | Liverpool (1 – 1) Burnley | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Kerkez
- Gakpo
- Szoboszlai
- van Dijk
- Becker
- Konaté
- Gravenberch
- Jones
- Ekitiké
- F. Wirtz – Midfielder- (Man of the Match)
- Frimpong
Substitute Players
- Joe Gomez
- Wataru Endo
- Alexis Mac Allister
- Federico Chiesa
- Giorgi Mamardashvili
- Andy Robertson
- Trey Nyoni
- Calvin Ramsay
- Rio Ngumoha
Burnley Squad | Liverpool (1 – 1) Burnley | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Walker
- Tuanzebe
- Edwards
- Ugochukwu
- Broja
- Estève
- Dúbravka
- Florentino
- Anthony
- Humphreys
- Pires
Substitute Players
- Quilindschy Hartman
- Jacob Bruun Larsen
- Lyle Foster
- Max Weiss
- Loum Tchaouna
- Hjalmar Ekdal
- Hannibal Mejbri
- Josh Laurent
- Ashley Barnes
Match Summary
Liverpool had dropped points again in matchweek 22 as they were held to a (1-1) draw against Burnley at Anfield. Florian Wirtz gave Liverpool the lead in the first half, but Edwards equalized for Burnley with their only shot on target. Despite Liverpool dominating and coming close several times, including Szoboszlai hitting the bar and Gakpo having a goal cleared off the line by Humphreys, and Ekitike’s goal being disallowed. Liverpool couldn’t find a winning shot. After matchweek 22, Burnley remained at 19th place and was still without a win in 13 games, while Liverpool sits in fourth position.
Highlights of the Game
- Liverpool had an early chance when Gakpo was tripped, but Szoboszlai’s penalty shot hit the bar.
- Wirtz scored a fantastic goal in the 42nd minute of the game to give Liverpool the lead. The score at this point was (1-0)
- Early in the second half, Liverpool’s Wirtz got past Burnley’s defense, but Burnley’s keeper Dubravka saved the shot.
- Wirtz set up Gakpo, but his shot was cleared off the line by Burnley’s Humphreys.
- Burnley almost scored when Liverpool’s Konate accidentally directed the ball toward his own net, and Becker had to make a quick, instinctive save to prevent an own-goal.
- Edwards scored a powerful goal to level the score for Burnley in the 65th minute of the game.
- Liverpool’s Ekitike also scored in the 77th minute, but it was ruled out for offside and handball.
- In the added minutes, Liverpool’s Sub of 78th minute, Alexis Mac Allister, had prevented leading the attack from Burnley’s Anthony.
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Managerial Quotes
“I agree that we should have won this game. There was not a lot more I could ask for in terms of chance creation. We have a lot of ball possession, but I would love for us to create more. If we play a bit more openly, you always wonder if the other team can counterattack you more, which you couldn’t. I don’t know how many moments we had, but we could only score one… I wouldn’t say we switched off, but we failed to bring the ball out from the back; that is part of football. It sums up a large part of our season, and today was another example of that.”
Note: Slot stated in his post-match conference that the win was the expected and desired option from this game. And despite having enough possession, the players couldn’t convert any of the chances. He emphasized that what was required from the team in terms of attacking was there, but they failed to play with the basics of football and to build play from their defense, often losing possession or being pressed. He summed up, saying that this has been the reason for their losses this season.
“The discipline we showed today, the commitment, and the bravery and courage. We caused Liverpool problems. Overall, we were superb. It’s fair to say that over the course of this season, we have been competitive in the majority of games we have played. The points don’t represent that, but today is a massive point for us.”
Note: Parker, on the other hand, sounded ecstatic over his club’s performance and applauded the positive attitude of his players throughout the game, which can’t be summarized by just the three winning points, as their performance stands out far above these points.
Sunderland (2 – 1) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Sunderland | Crystal Palace
Venue: Stadium of Light📍
Sunderland Squad | Sunderland (2 – 1) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Mandava
- Mundle
- Sadiki
- Alderete
- Roefs
- Le Fée
- Brobbey
- Ballard
- Xhaka
- Hume
- N. Mukiele – Defender- (Man of the Match)
Substitute Players
- Anthony Patterson
- Dennis Cirkin
- Dan Neil
- Lutsharel Geertruida
- Chris Rigg
- Eliezer Mayenda
- Luke O’Nien
- Wilson Isidor
- Simon Adingra
Crystal Palace Squad | Sunderland (2 – 1) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Devenny
- Richards
- Johnson
- Wharton
- Mateta
- Hughes
- Lacroix
- Henderson
- Pino
- Lerma
- Mitchell
Substitute Players
- Christantus Uche
- Jaydee Canvot
- Borna Sosa
- Danny Imray
- Remi Matthews
- Chadi Riad
- Kaden Rodney
- Walter Benítez
- Joél Drakes-Thomas
Match Summary
Sunderland ended their five-game winless streak with a (2-1) Premier League win against Crystal Palace. Palace’s Pino scored an early lead, but Le Fee quickly equalized for Sunderland. Sunderland’s Brobbey sealed the win with 19 minutes remaining in a stunning finish. After this win in EPL matchweek 22, Sunderland moved up to eighth place, while Palace, now winless in 10 games, stayed at 13th position.
Highlights of the Game
- Sunderland had the possession most of the time but went behind in the 30th minute after Pino scored from a corner. (1-0)
- Just three minutes later, Le Fee leveled the score to (1-1) with a neat finish.
- Palace’s Mateta had a goal ruled out for offside before half-time.
- After the break, Sunderland’s Hume’s header challenged Palace’s keeper Henderson, and Mundle’s off-the-ball challenge didn’t lead to a penalty.
- Brobbey scored the decisive goal of the game in the 71st minute with a clever outside-foot shot.
- Palace barely had any chances after that and needed Henderson to make a double save in the 90th minute to keep the score difference close.
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Managerial Quotes
“I think we showed a great level of maturity. It was really important to stay composed because we felt the quality of Crystal Palace, they are a good side. We showed our intentions, and I think our second half was very good.“
Note: Sunderland’s head coach commented on how the team had put up a great fight against a strong team and applauded the player’s positive mindset during such an encounter, specifying the second-half performance of the game.
Crystal Palace (Oliver Glasner)
“It feels like we’ve just been left to fend for ourselves. I can’t use many of the players. They’re giving it everything they’ve got, and this has been going on for weeks and months. We only have 12–13 players available, and we don’t feel any support.“
Note: Glasner explicitly expressed his frustration over the internal challenges his club is dealing with, which are costing them their Premier League games. His statement was more of a cry for help than a critique of the team’s performance, highlighting that they lost mainly because of a lack of competent players in the club. He further reflected that, as for those players who are actively present on the ground, they’re giving their best performances.
Tottenham Hotspur (1 – 2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Spurs | West Ham
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium📍
Spurs Squad | Tottenham Hotspur (1 – 2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Davies
- Tel
- Gray
- van de Ven
- Vicario
- Romero
- Simons
- Kolo Muani
- Gallagher
- Odobert
- Porro
Substitute Players
- Radu Dragusin
- Kevin Danso
- Yves Bissouma
- Destiny Udogie
- Lucas Bergvall
- Dominic Solanke
- Djed Spence
- Antonín Kinsky
- Dane Scarlett
West Ham Squad | Tottenham Hotspur (1 – 2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Bowen
- Wan-Bissaka
- Soucek
- Mavropanos
- Castellanos
- Pablo
- Areola
- Fernandes
- Todibo
- C. Summerville – Midfielder- (Man of the Match)
- Scarles
Substitute Players
- Mads Hermansen
- Kyle Walker-Peters
- Maximilian Kilman
- Igor Julio
- Callum Wilson
- Guido Rodríguez
- Freddie Potts
- Mohamadou Kanté
- Ezra Mayers
Match Summary
West Ham earned a dramatic victory of (2-1) against Spurs thanks to the stoppage-time goal of substitute of the 91st minute, Callum Wilson. His late strike ended the Hammers’ 10-game league winless streak. Spurs had earlier equalized through Romero after West Ham’s Summerville’s opener, but Wilson’s last-gasp finish left Tottenham booed off the ground for being winless in 2026.
Highlights of the Game
- West Ham got the lead early in the game through an own goal when Summerville’s shot took a deflection off Spurs’ Van de Ven and went in.
- Spurs lost Davies to injury but came close to scoring, only to be stopped by West Ham’s keeper Areola.
- West Ham could have scored more before half-time, but missed their chances.
- Spurs played much more aggressively after the break and equalized with a Romero header.
- The match could go anywhere from this point, and both teams were pushing for a winning goal.
- West Ham’s substitute Callum Wilson scored the stoppage-time decisive goal from a corner to seal the victory for the Hammers.
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Managerial Quotes
“It’s emotional and extremely tough to assess… We played a very good second half. We were the closest to winning it, but we didn’t have the cutting edge to score.”
Note: Frank had a natural reaction as the head coach towards this close loss of a remarkable last-minute goal of the opponent’s side, coming from a last moment Sub that shifted the outcome of the match from a draw to a narrow defeat.
West Ham (Nuno Espírito Santo)
“It means a lot to our fans, who were there cheering for us. It’s special to do it in the last moments of the game, because we have been on the other side of that many times this season.”
Note: West Ham’s coach acknowledged and credited the win to the club’s supporters, who had been there supporting them, which had helped them reverse this familiar pattern with a last-minute victorious twist in the game.
Nottingham Forest (0 – 0) Arsenal | EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Nott’m Forest | Arsenal
Venue: The City Ground📍
Nott’m Forest Squad | Nottingham Forest (0 – 0) Arsenal | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Williams
- Domínguez
- Anderson
- Murillo
- Sels
- Gibbs-White
- Jesus
- Milenkovic
- Sangaré
- Aina
- Hudson-Odoi
Substitute Players
- Morato
- Taiwo Awoniyi
- Douglas Luiz
- Dan Ndoye
- Angus Gunn
- Omari Hutchinson
- Ryan Yates
- James McAtee
- Nicolò Savona
Arsenal Squad | Nottingham Forest (0 – 0) Arsenal | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Madueke
- Ødegaard
- White
- Saliba
- Gyökeres
- Zubimendi
- Raya
- Martinelli
- Rice
- G. Magalhães – Defender- (Man of the Match)
- Timber
Substitute Players
- Cristhian Mosquera
- Bukayo Saka
- Gabriel Jesus
- Eberechi Eze
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Leandro Trossard
- Merino
- Kai Havertz
- Myles Lewis-Skelly
Match Summary
In EPL’s Matchweek 22, Arsenal couldn’t extend their lead at the top, and was instead held to a draw of a clean sheet (0-0) against Nott’m Forest. Despite chances, Arsenal’s Sub of 57th minute, Saka’s header was saved by Forest’s goalkeeper Sels. Arsenal’s lead is now seven points, while Forest remains at 17th place, which is five points above the relegation zone.
Highlights of the Game
- Just before 30 minutes, Arsenal had two great chances but missed: Forest’s Aina just got to a perfect cross before Arsenal’s Rice, and Martinelli’s shot also went wide from a very close range.
- Five minutes before half-time, Murillo stopped Gyokeres after a sloppy mistake. Forest’s keeper Sels didn’t need to make a serious save until the 59th minute, when he blocked Arsenal’s Rice’s volley.
- Forest’s keeper Sels then made an amazing save, diving to stop Saka’s header (who was substituted at the 57th minute), which looked like a potential goal.
- He also blocked Arsenal’s Sub of the 57th minute, Jesus’ close-range flick, while Arsenal’s Sub of the 57th minute, Merino, also headed wide from Rice’s brilliant free-kick.
- Arteta was frustrated because Aina’s touch was judged natural, not a handball, after a VAR review, and Arsenal didn’t get a penalty or free kick.
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Managerial Quotes
“They still had a couple of chances, but listen, they’re a top side, and they’re flying. But to get a clean sheet against them is amazing. We had a couple of chances ourselves, but it’s hard to open them up, as they’ve shown all season.”
Note: Dyche addressed the impenetrable defense of his opponents, alongside highlighting and subtly appreciating how his team had put up a similar rigidity in their defense, giving the top team a clean sheet too.
“We obviously wanted to win the game; we knew the game was going to be very tough and very close as well from the way that they played. We created four big, big, big chances and a clear penalty, but we weren’t able to win the game… I’ve just seen the replays, I think it’s a clear intention to clear the ball inside, and it’s a clear penalty, so I don’t understand why it’s not been given.”
Note: Arsenal’s coach expressed his disappointment, which was mixed with a sense of disbelief in a clean sheet draw of this encounter. He felt a sense of injustice in the play, claiming that his team made all the efforts required for a win but were denied by the missed chances and controversial refereeing decisions.
Sunday, January 18th: EPL Matchweek 22 Highlights
Wolverhampton Wanderers (0 – 0) Newcastle United | EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Wolves | Newcastle
Venue: Molineux Stadium📍
Wolves Squad | Wolverhampton Wanderers (0 – 0) Newcastle United | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- H.Bueno
- Krejcí
- Mané
- Hee-Chan
- Sá
- S.Bueno
- André
- Gomes
- Arokodare
- Mosquera
- Tchatchoua
Substitute Players
- Matt Doherty
- David Møller Wolfe
- Jørgen Strand Larsen
- Jhon Arias
- Emmanuel Agbadou
- Pedro Lima
- Rodrigo Gomes
- Fer López
- Sam Johnstone
Newcastle Squad | Wolverhampton Wanderers (0 – 0) Newcastle United | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Barnes
- Guimarães
- Trippier
- Woltemade
- Tonali
- M.Thiaw- Defender- (Man of the Match)
- Pope
- Botman
- Gordon
- Joelinton
- Hall
Substitute Players
- Yoane Wissa
- Anthony Elanga
- Joe Willock
- Aaron Ramsdale
- Alex Murphy
- Jacob Ramsey
- Leo Shahar
- Sean Neave
- Lewis Miley
Match Summary
Newcastle missed their big chance to close in on the top four of the Premier League table as they were held to a clean sheet draw (0-0) by bottom-of-the-table side Wolves. They had possession of the ball but lacked strategic scoring; their first closest-to-score shot didn’t come until the 85th minute. Wolves were able to extend their unbeaten run to four games after matchweek 22, but they stayed at the bottom, while Newcastle remained at 8th place and is still three points off the top four.
Highlights of the Game
- Newcastle had the first good chance when Woltemade tried to head in a cross from Harvey Barnes, but he mis-hit the header and failed to score. Wolves still looked lively on the counter-attack and created a few promising moments of their own.
- Wolves’ Tchatchoua put a cross into the box, but it was intercepted before it could reach Mané. Later, Mané attempted an acrobatic volley, trying to flick the ball over his shoulder and into the back of the net. However, his effort went straight to Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope, who caught it comfortably.
- By the end of the first half, Newcastle were dominating, but Wolves came close with a last-minute curling shot by H.Bueno before halftime, but his efforts had only grazed the top of the net, so it didn’t count as a successful goal.
- After the break, Newcastle pushed harder. Barnes’ cross went untouched after a clever backheel from Guimaraes, and Trippier’s long free-kick had gone just wide.
- Newcastle’s Guimaraes challenged Wolves goalkeeper Sá with an angled volley, and later Joelinton tried to score with a header, but Sá caught it again.
- Right at the end, Guimaraes had one last chance, but his shot went wide, and the game finished with a clean sheet on both ends.
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Managerial Quotes
“It was a really committed performance. People will look at the results and think it has clicked all of a sudden, but performances were there before that… They(Newcastle) have got very good players, but overall, the game went how we expected it to. I am really pleased with the clean sheet, we don’t give much away… However, we are not “there” yet; we understand there is a lot of work still. The boys are with it, the crowd was with us all throughout the game… We are making some good steps forward.”
Analytical note:
Edwards reinforced this encounter’s performance as the ultimate potential of his players that had always been there. While admitting the strength of his opponents, he highlighted how his team had played a composed and controlled game without giving anything away. He summed up, calling the game a positive progress in the team’s performance.
“It was always going to be their threat [on the counter-attack], and we managed it pretty well. They had a few moments in both halves, but a good attitude from our players overall to recover. We protected the goal well today for the away side, and that is the real positive for today. We are disappointed not to win… When you get a point, you see the negative, but later on, you may see the positive, who knows. It was a strong performance today, just without the goalmouth action.”
Analytical note:
Howe had a realistic outlook on this game. He sounded disappointed upon not scoring and winning, but praised his players for not conceding any goals either, and appreciated how the players recovered from a challenging point in their play.
Aston Villa (0 – 1) Everton | EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Aston Villa | Everton
Venue: Villa Park📍
Aston Villa Squad | Aston Villa (0 – 1) Everton | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Maatsen
- Buendía
- Tielemans
- Torres
- Martínez
- Rogers
- Watkins
- Konsa
- Bogarde
- Cash
- McGinn
Substitute Players
- Victor Lindelöf
- Tyrone Mings
- Lucas Digne
- Andrés García
- Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba
- Evann Guessand
- Marco Bizot
- George Hemmings
- James Wright
Everton Squad | Aston Villa (0 – 1) Everton | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Patterson
- McNeil
- Röhl
- Barry
- Armstrong
- Tarkowski
- J. Pickford- Goalkeeper- (Man of the Match)
- O’Brien
- Garner
- Grealish
- Mykolenko
Substitute Players
- Beto
- Mark Travers
- Tyler Dibling
- Séamus Coleman
- Tom King
- Adam Aznou
- Reece Welch
- Elijah Campbell
Match Summary
Aston Villa missed their chance to move into second place after losing with a clean sheet at home game against Everton with a score of 1-0. Barry had scored just before the hour, which ended Villa’s 11-game winning streak this season. Everton’s early chances were when Rohl’s shot had hit the post instead, and O’Brien’s header got ruled offside, but Barry had capitalized on a mistake by Villas’ Torres to finish scoring past Villa’s keeper Martinez. After matchweek 22, Villa stayed third on the League’s table, level on points with Man City and seven points behind Arsenal, while Everton rose to 10th place.
Highlights of the Game
- Leeds took the lead through Brenden Aaronson’s opening goal at the 32nd minute, when he struck a low shot into the bottom corner from 20 yards out, benefitting from a slip by Newcastle’s defender Malick Thiaw. (1-0)
- Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes equalized in the 36th minute following a slick team move involving Bruno Guimarães and Anthony Gordon. Nick Woltemade had set up Barnes for a composed finish. (1-1)
- Just before the break, Leeds got a penalty shot when Malick Thiaw was penalized for a handball, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted the penalty for his 9th goal of the season. (2-1)
- Joelinton equalized the score again with a header shot at 54th from a precise Bruno Guimarães cross. (2-2)
- Aaronson scored his second goal at 79th’ giving Leeds a lead again with three goals (3-2), which seemed like a victory for Leeds.
- The dramatic turnaround came late in the game when New Castle were awarded a controversial penalty for a handball against Aaronson. Bruno Guimarães converted the opportunity successfully to make the score level again to (3–3) on the scoreboard.
- In the 12th minute of stoppage time, Newcastle’s Harvey Barnes fired an outstanding winning shot, bagging the victory of (4-3) for the club against Leeds United.
- However, this win was bittersweet for New Castle as key defender Fabian Schär had to be taken off to the hospital with a serious ankle injury after a fast, exciting and exciting game that was full of dramatic last-minute twists.
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Managerial Quotes
“If we’d won today, we’d have 46 points… Normally, three points one way or another is a big difference at the end of the season. We lost a very good opportunity. To go second in the league would have been something fantastic… We created chances and didn’t score. In the other games, with the same chances, sometimes we won, but not today. Everton has a very good structure, and they competed well. They deserved to win. We must analyse the match and keep going.”
Note: Emery reflected in a disappointing tone on the missed opportunity. But also admits the commendable performance of his opponents and has a forward-looking mindset to learn from the mistakes of this game and grow from it.
“Incredibly satisfying. It’s more to do with what we’ve not got at the moment, and that’s not discrediting the boys who played today. We’ve been working out all week on how we can get a result against them. It took a bit of luck in moments. We could have been in front after 10 seconds. We didn’t shut up shop, we created opportunities when we could.”
Note: Moyes sounded thrilled upon having the victory against one of the strongest opponents and called the result “incredibly satisfying”. Alongside addressing the balanced internal condition of the club before the game, Moyes credited every player for giving their best and earning this hard-earned victory.
Tuesday, January 20th: EPL Matchweek 22 Highlights
Brighton and Hove Albion (1 – 1) Bournemouth |EPL Matchweek 22
Club Reports: Brighton | Bournemouth
Venue: American Express Stadium📍
Brighton Squad | Brighton and Hove Albion (1 – 1) Bournemouth | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Kadioglu
- Mitoma
- Groß
- Dunk
- Gómez
- Welbeck
- Verbruggen
- van Hecke
- Hinshelwood
- Gruda
- Veltman
Substitute Players
- Georginio Rutter
- Yankuba Minteh
- Carlos Baleba
- Charalampos Kostoulas – Forward- (Man of the Match)
- James Milner
- Olivier Boscagli
- Jason Steele
- Yasin Ayari
Bournemouth Squad | Brighton and Hove Albion (1 – 1) Bournemouth | EPL Matchweek 22
Starting XI Lineup
- Jiménez
- Tavernier
- Scott
- Hill
- Evanilson
- Kroupi
- Petrovic
- Cook
- Senesi
- Adli
- Truffert
Substitute Players
- Ryan Christie
- Adam Smith
- Fraser Forster
- Bafodé Diakité
- Veljko Milosavljevic
- Dominic Sadi
- Remy Rees-Dottin
- Malcom DaCosta
Match Summary
Brighton managed to turn a loss into a late draw point with a (1-1) score against Bournemouth, thanks to an incredible stoppage-time overhead kick from 18-year-old team player Charalampos Kostoulas. Bournemouth got the lead on the scoreboard through Marcus Tavernier’s first-half successful penalty shot, which was awarded to Adli following a VAR review. Bournemouth then defended their lead while Brighton controlled possession in the second half, but struggled to create clear chances.
Just when it looked like Bournemouth would win this game and take all three points, Brighton’s Kostoulas scored a stunning acrobatic finish to equalize the score. The result keeps the two sides close in the Premier League table, with Brighton in 12th position and Bournemouth sitting at 15th place, with only three points. difference.
Highlights of the Game
- Brighton started off with a strong and energetic play. Hinshelwood’s shot took a deflection and went just wide, while Gruda tested Bournemouth’s keeper with a strong long-range effort.
- Bournemouth got lucky and got the lead before the half-hour. Marcus Tavernier scored from the penalty spot after VAR review got his yellow card decision cancelled and the referee awarded him a penalty shot instead.
- The Bournemouth goalkeeper later denied Hinshelwood again. The visitors stayed dangerous as Evanilson’s shot had hit the post and sent another header wide.
- After the break, Mitoma marked his 100th league game for Brighton with a shot that curled wide, while Brighton’s keeper had to deal with a dangerous long throw at the other end.
- It looked like Brighton would lose when Jan Paul van Hecke missed a late chance, but in stoppage time, his knock-down fell to Charalampos Kostoulas, who controlled it well and scored a brilliant goal to earn a draw point for Brighton.
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Managerial Quotes
“It’s not like we throw 20 times the ball like this, and he should finish like this! We try to work on more serious things than this, but Babis has the skill to do these kinds of things. We know it, but it’s about doing the other things well, like controlling the ball, working defensively.”
Note: In the post-match conference, Kostoulas commented on his stoppage-time overhead kick, remarking that he practices overhead kicks in training. And to this, Hurzeler added, referring to Kostoulas as “Babis,” which is a wordplay for Gabriel Batistuta due to his playing style. The coach stayed realistic, addressing that even though they got lucky with the shot this time, the players need to focus on much more deliberate and serious play, yet he didn’t deny the inherent trait of Babis to pull off such tricky shots and remained analytical when it came to their play.
“We need players in his position, and the club is working on it. We also need players already here to step up. It is not going to be just one; it will be a collective.”
Note: Iraola addressed the question of how he can replace the output of Antoine Semenyo, who moved from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City this January 2026 after completing a high-profile transfer. The coach shifted the focus from one player to the overall team effort that always make difference in any football game.
FAQs | EPL Matchweek 22
Q1. What was the biggest surprise of EPL Matchweek 22 of the season 2025-2026?
The matchweek started off with a shocking result, in which Manchester United had a dominant win over Manchester City with a score of 2-0. This encounter became an ideal debut for United’s new interim manager, Michael Carrick. However, on the other hand, this loss was a setback for City, leaving them 7 points behind league leaders Arsenal, who managed a (0-0) draw against Nottingham Forest later in matchweek 22.
Q2. How did the title race change in EPL Matchweek 22, 2025/’26 season?
Even though Arsenal only got one point against Forest in matchweek 22, they actually increased their lead at the top. Because all of the top four teams failed to win in this matchweek! Manchester City and Aston Villa both lost with a clean sheet in their respective encounters, and Liverpool was held to a draw of 1-1 by Burnley at Anfield. Therefore, Arsenal now sits comfortably in first place with 50 points regardless of their draw.
Q3. Which teams are fighting to stay out of the relegation zone on the League’s table?
Matchweek 22 proved to be a great weekend for the teams at the bottom of the table. West Ham had finally ended their 10-game winless run by defeating Tottenham with a 2-1 score, while Burnley and Wolves earned unexpected draw points against big teams like Liverpool and Newcastle. So, every single team in the bottom five positions on the League’s table managed to pick up points in this matchweek 22, making the survival race even tighter than before.
Q4.Who were the standout players in matchweek 22, ‘25-’26?
- Michael Carrick (Head coach, Man Utd): While not a player, his strategic tactics in the encounter became the talk of the weekend.
- Callum Wilson (West Ham): Scored a dramatic 93rd-minute winner against Spurs to give the Hammers a massive victory boost in a close match.
- Marcus Edwards (Burnley): Scored the crucial equalizer at Anfield to share a draw point with Liverpool in EPL matchweek 22.
- Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton): Earned a draw point for Brighton on Monday night with a stunning late overhead kick against Bournemouth.
