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Saturday, February 7th: EPL Matchweek 25 In-depth Analysis
Leeds United (3 – 1)Nottingham Forest | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Leeds United | Nott’m Forest
Venue: Elland Road📍
Leeds United Squad | Leeds United (3 – 1)Nottingham Forest | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Gudmundsson
- Struijk
- Okafor
- Gruev
- Darlow
- Rodon
- Calvert-Lewin – Forward- (Man of the Match)
- Ampadu
- Aaronson
- Justin
- Bogle
Substitute Players
- Lucas Perri
- Daniel James
- Sean Longstaff
- Joël Piroe
- Lukas Nmecha
- Jaka Bijol
- Ao Tanaka
- Sebastiaan Bornauw
- Wilfried Gnonto
Nott’m Forest Squad | Leeds United (3 – 1)Nottingham Forest | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Domínguez
- Abbott
- Sangaré
- Milenkovic
- Jesus
- Gibbs-White
- Ortega
- Morato
- Anderson
- Hudson-Odoi
- Aina
Substitute Players
- Taiwo Awoniyi
- Dan Ndoye
- Angus Gunn
- Lorenzo Lucca
- Omari Hutchinson
- Ryan Yates
- Jair Cunha
- James McAtee
- Luca Netz
Match Summary
Leeds United strengthened their fight against the relegation zone with a 3-1 win against Nott’m Forest in matchweek 25. Jayden Bogle and Noah Okafor gave Leeds early dominance in the match.
Moreover, Leeds’ Calvert-Lewin added a clever second-half goal before Forest’s debutant Lorenzo Lucca(Sub of 54th minute) scored one goal for Forest.
The win leaves Leeds level on points with Tottenham and Crystal Palace, while Forest could drop closer to the relegation zone depending on West Ham’s result in this matchweek. While it moved Forest nine points clear of the Premier League’s bottom three teams.
Highlights of the Game
- Forest started a bit shaky, but soon got into the game. Dominguez challenged Leeds’ keeper Darlow for a save, and Forest’s Jesus missed a header from Anderson’s cross.
- After Calvert-Lewin missed a shot by hitting the crossbar, Leed’s Bogle scored from a smart pass by Gruev in the 26th minute, which gave Leeds an early lead in the game. (1-0)
- Okafor made it 2-0 soon after, scoring from Justin’s rebound shot that Forest’s Ortega couldn’t hold.
- Just before halftime, a deflected shot from Forest’s Gibbs-White challenged Leed’s keeper Darlow.
- Early in the second half, Calvert-Lewin scored again in a clever, unusual way from Gruev’s cross. (3-0)
- Forest got a late goal in the 86th minute through substitute Lorenzo Lucca, but it wasn’t enough to make a comeback win. (3-1)
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Managerial Quotes
Leeds United (Daniel Farke)
“I’m very proud because this was a complicated game for us. First and foremost, because we had lost the last game (4-0 at home against Arsenal)… I know it was Arsenal, but a loss always does something with the confidence and belief. It’s always difficult to respond after a loss, and this made it a difficult game… Second, it was, of course, a game where there was a bit more on the line, not just the three points. Sometimes during the season, there’s a game that feels just a bit more important than other games.”
Note: Leeds’ manager sounded thrilled over the hard-fought victory pulled off by his players. He addressed this fixture as being one of the toughest for the team. Farke also recalled last matchweek’s clean-sheet loss to Arsenal and emphasized how his team got back up and won in this game. He hinted at how this game was more than just winning or losing, as it was a reflection of where the players stand after a clean-sheet loss in the last matchweek.
Nott’m Forest (Sean Dyche)
“The killer for us was giving away the goal. We responded somewhat, and then they scored a second. I said at half-time we’ve got to rethink. Then we conceded really quickly, and the third goal is awful as well. There’s no qualms about the result – they were better than us.”
Note: Disappointed after a dominant loss against Leeds, Dyche analyzed the game in his post-match comments and concluded that the initial goal paved the way for the later goals that followed later in the game.
Manchester United (2 – 0) Tottenham Hotspur | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Man United | Spurs
Venue: Old Trafford📍
Man United Squad | Manchester United (2 – 0) Tottenham Hotspur | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Shaw
- Mbeumo
- Mainoo
- Martínez
- Lammens
- Maguire
- Casemiro
- Fernandes – Midfielder- (Man of the Match)
- Cunha
- Diallo
- Dalot
Substitute Players
- Altay Bayindir
- Noussair Mazraoui
- Joshua Zirkzee
- Tyrell Malacia
- Leny Yoro
- Manuel Ugarte
- Ayden Heaven
- Benjamin Sesko
- Tyler Fletcher
Spurs Squad | Manchester United (2 – 0) Tottenham Hotspur | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Gray
- Odobert
- Gallagher
- Solanke
- Palhinha
- Romero
- Vicario
- van de Ven
- Simons
- Matar Sarr
- Udogie
Substitute Players
- Radu Dragusin
- Yves Bissouma
- Mathys Tel
- Antonín Kinsky
- Souza
- Randal Kolo Muani
- Callum Olusesi
- Jun’ai Byfield
- Lucá Williams-Barnett
Match Summary
Under Carrick’s management, Matchweek 25 proved to be another successful and strong matchday for Manchester United as they claimed a comfortable 2–0 victory against Spurs, marking their fourth league win in a row. Spurs were reduced to 10 men when Romero was sent off in the 29th minute because he made a reckless tackle on Casemiro, and Man United benefited from the situation.
Mbeumo opened the scoring from a clever set piece before half-time, while Bruno Fernandes sealed the win late on after a couple of goals were ruled out. The victory keeps United fourth in the table and within touching distance of the top spots, while Spurs remain stuck in 14th position.
Highlights of the Game
- United started dominantly, testing Spurs’ keeper Vicario early in the game with long-range efforts from Casemiro and Cunha.
- Spurs fell under heavy pressure and played worse when Romero was sent off for his reckless challenge on Casemiro.
- United capitalized on this incident as Mbeumo finished a neat corner move involving Fernandes and Mainoo. (1-0)
- Vicario responded to Spurs attacks with key saves, while Diallo’s goal in the 49th minute was ruled out for offside.
- Spurs posed a mild challenge for Utd going forward. Nevertheless, United continued to dominate and threaten from a distance.
- Fernandes finally wrapped up the lead by turning in Dalot’s cross to claim the victory of the day. (2-0)
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Managerial Quotes
Man United (Michael Carrick)
“Had a few issues where I thought Tottenham played some really good football in the first half. Going up against 10 men in the second half, I thought we managed it really well.”
Note: Carrick commented on how he viewed the opponents as a threat in the first half and subtly hinted at how his team’s play wasn’t as strong during that window, but overall appreciated how the players managed to hold together a good game.
Spurs (Thomas Frank)
“I think if you look at how many red cards he has had, it’s not like he had that many throughout his career. You play with passion, and you play with aggression, and there’s a fine line when did you do that.”
Note: Frank addressed the big question around Romero’s red card and linked Romero’s playing style to passionate and aggressive. The coach spoke on behalf of his player that his intensity comes from commitment, not bad intent, and that this incident should be seen as an exception, not a habit.
Arsenal (3 – 0) Sunderland | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Arsenal | Sunderland
Venue: Emirates Stadium📍
Arsenal Squad | Arsenal (3 – 0) Sunderland |EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Calafiori
- Rice
- Trossard
- Magalhães
- Raya
- Saliba
- Zubimendi
- Jesus
- Timber
- Havertz
- Madueke
Substitute Players
- Cristhian Mosquera
- Ben White
- Piero Hincapié
- Eberechi Eze
- Gabriel Martinelli
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Gyökeres – Forward- (Man of the Match)
- Christian Nørgaard
- Myles Lewis-Skelly
Sunderland Squad | Arsenal (3 – 0) Sunderland | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Mukiele
- Hume
- Sadiki
- Ballard
- Brobbey
- Diarra
- Roefs
- Alderete
- Le Fée
- Talbi
- Mandava
Substitute Players
- Dennis Cirkin
- Lutsharel Geertruida
- Nilson Angulo
- Chris Rigg
- Eliezer Mayenda
- Luke O’Nien
- Romaine Mundle
- Wilson Isidor
- Melker Ellborg
Match Summary
Arsenal moved nine points clear at the top following a clean sheet victory in matchweek 25 against Sunderland.
After Sunderland missed an early chance, Arsenal’s Zubimendi scored the opening goal for his club just before half-time with a brilliant strike. Substitute of the 60th minute, Viktor Gyokeres then scored twice in the dominating second half, with the third goal coming in the 93rd minute. This tilted the event completely in Arsenal’s favor.
With City’s game scheduled as the last fixture of matchweek 25, and Aston Villa having a draw against Bournemouth, Arsenal enjoy their dominant place at the top, while Sunderland has slipped to ninth place in the table.
Highlights of the Game
- Sunderland nearly scored early through Brobbey, but Arsenal’s Havertz blocked his shot.
- Later, Arsenal took control of the game, with Rice striking a close shot from outside the box.
- And just before half-time, Arsenal’s Zubimendi scored with a smart finish from Trossard’s pass.(1-0)
- Sunderland started the second half with more energy and challenged Arsenal’s keeper, Raya, with a curling shot.
- Gyokeres got substituted at the 60th minute and quickly made an impact on the scoreboard, scoring Arsenal’s second goal. (2-0)
- In stoppage time, Gyokeres scored the team’s third goal against a clean sheet score to seal Arsenal’s dominant victory in matchweek 25.
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Managerial Quotes
Arsenal (Mikel Arteta)
“A really tough game against a really tough opponent. We scored a really beautiful goal with Zubi. They can really break your rhythm, and they’re really good at what they do. The subs became critical. It was wonderful to watch.”
Note: Arteta reflected on the nature of this fixture and acknowledged Zubimendi’s opening goal. The coach also highlighted the key roles that the substitutes played in this game.
Sunderland (Régis Le Bris)
“We played against a ruthless team. They were really efficient with many threats coming off the bench. We had a couple of opportunities in the second half, but we didn’t seize them… It’s the beginning of our journey in the Premier League, and they’ve built this team over many years. You can feel the quality; they are at a different level.”
Note: Sunderland’s coach also highlighted how Arsenal’s substitutes had contributed remarkably in their win in this match and addressed how they played against a strong and stable Premier League team. While admitting how, compared to them, his team is still in the “beginning” phases of its journey in the league.
Bournemouth (1 – 1) Aston Villa | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Bournemouth | Aston Villa
Venue: Vitality Stadium📍
Bournemouth Squad | Bournemouth (1 – 1) Aston Villa | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Truffert
- Adli
- Scott
- Senesi
- Petrovic
- Kroupi
- Evanilson
- Hill
- Cook
- Jiménez
- Rayan
Substitute Players
- David Brooks
- Ryan Christie
- Adam Smith
- Bafodé Diakité
- Enes Ünal
- Alex Tóth
- Christos Mandas
- Veljko Milosavljevic
- Malcom DaCosta
Aston Villa Squad | Bournemouth (1 – 1) Aston Villa | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Cash
- Sancho
- Detano
- Onana
- Konsa
- Watkins
- Rogers – Midfielder- (Man of the Match)
- Mings
- Martínez
- Luiz
- Buendía
- Digne
Substitute Players
- Victor Lindelöf
- Ross Barkley
- Pau Torres
- Tammy Abraham
- Ian Maatsen
- Lamare Bogarde
- Leon Bailey
- Marco Bizot
- Sam Proctor
Match Summary
Bournemouth’s Rayan continued with his strong performance in the Premier League games as he scored an equalizing goal 10 minutes after the break for Bournemouth to earn a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. Villa had taken the scoring lead through Morgan Rogers, but Rayan’s goal secured a draw point for the Cherries.
Bournemouth almost failed to hold on to their draw, but their keeper, Martinez, made key saves to keep the game level. The draw lifted Bournemouth to 11th place, while the Villans stay in third position, with equal points as Manchester City.
Highlights of the Game
- Villa’s Martinez made early double saves, stopping Kroupi’s long-range shot and then blocking Evanilson’s header.
- Aston Villa avoided conceding a goal during Bournemouth’s aggressive attacks when Konsa cleared Kroupi’s chipped shot right off the goal line.
- Rogers gave Villa the lead of 1-0, striking a remarkable shot into the roof of the net after a neat build-up with Sancho, while Watkins had an earlier goal ruled out for offside.
- Bournemouth kept pushing, and Rayan ultimately equalized 10 minutes into the second half with a low finish past Villa’s keeper, Martinez.
- Late in the game, Ryan Christie(substituted at the 65th minute) almost scored twice and won the match for Bournemouth, but Villa’s Martinez brilliantly tipped away his two close-range attempts.
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Managerial Quotes
Bournemouth (Andoni Iraola)
“Looking at how the game has evolved, I think it’s not enough for us.”
Note: Araola reflected on how the game evolved out of their hands and clearly stated how the narrow margin is a point of worry for their play.
Aston Villa (Unai Emery)
“The second half, we couldn’t [play how they wanted]; they pushed us. They were in our box more times than we wanted. We tried to get some momentum to dominate. We created one chance with Matty Cash, but they created more. It’s a very good point.”
Note: Villa’s head coach remarked how his opponents had more scoring opportunities than his team, yet his team resisted their attacks remarkably. He called this draw point as a fair result of this game.
Burnley (0 – 2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Burnley | West Ham United
Venue: Turf Moor📍
Burnley Squad | Burnley (0 – 2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Pires
- Ugochukwu
- Anthony
- Estève
- Dúbravka
- Florentino
- Flemming
- Humphreys
- Edwards
- Mejbri
- Walker
Substitute Players
- Joe Worrall
- Jacob Bruun Larsen
- Lyle Foster
- Max Weiss
- Loum Tchaouna
- Hjalmar Ekdal
- Armando Broja
- Josh Laurent
- Ashley Barnes
West Ham United Squad | Burnley (0 – 2) West Ham United | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Bowen
- Wan-Bissaka
- Soucek
- Mavropanos
- Castellanos
- Wilson
- Fernandes
- Disasi
- Hermansen
- Summerville – Midfielder- (Man of the Match)
- Diouf
Substitute Players
- Kyle Walker-Peters
- Maximilian Kilman
- Adama Traoré
- Pablo
- Alphonse Areola
- Soungoutou Magassa
- Ollie Scarles
- Freddie Potts
- Mohamadou Kanté
Match Summary
West Ham got their Premier League survival hopes boosted with a clean-sheet win of 2-0 against Burnley in matchweek 25. Summerville opened the scoring early for his club, and Castellanos added their second goal, which was his first league goal, with a header.
Despite some Burnley pressure, West Ham maintained its dominance throughout the game and secured three valuable winning points. The win keeps them 18th, just one victory away from escaping the relegation zone, and eight points clear of 19th-placed Burnley.
Highlights of the Game
- West Ham took control of the game early. Fernandes initiated a quick counter-attack and passed the ball to Summerville, who cleverly chipped the ball over Burnley’s keeper, Dubravka, to score their opening goal. (1-0)
- Summerville played a key role again as Castellanos headed home Diouf’s cross to make it 2-0 on the scoreboard.
- Burnley also displayed their attacking intent before half-time, with Edwards’ long-range shot going just wide instead.
- In the second half, Burnley continued to press the Hammers, but Wan-Bissaka blocked Edwards, and West Ham’s Hermansen saved Flemming’s close-range header.
- Burnley’s Humphreys nearly scored from distance, but they couldn’t break through West Ham’s defense, and West Ham held on for their clean-sheet victory.
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Managerial Quotes
Burnley (Scott Parker)
“It was tough today, and certainly the first half was tough… I don’t think there was a lack of desire or passion. We’re in a difficult moment. I think you can feel that, and the stadium felt that.“
Note: the coach straightforwardly admitted how this game had gotten difficult, especially in the first half, and stressed how there was no lack of desire or passion from his players’ side. He also subtly highlighted that his team is going through a tough phase overall. He further connected players’ struggles with fans’ emotions that demonstrates a calm and supportive approach from the coach’s side, aiming to explain the situation rather than panic or point fingers at his team.
West Ham United (Nuno Espírito Santo)
“It was important to react to the previous match, and the boys did fantastic work today. We were solid and strong in our box.“
Note: While appreciating his team’s attitude in this game, West Ham’s coach attributed this win as an important comeback win after their defeat in matchweek 24
Fulham (1 – 2) Everton | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Fulham | Everton
Venue: Craven Cottage📍
Fulham Squad | Fulham (1 – 2) Everton | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Sessegnon
- Chukwueze
- Berge
- Cuenca
- Leno
- Smith Rowe
- Jiménez
- Andersen
- Iwobi
- Castagne
- Wilson
Substitute Players
- Kenny Tete
- Calvin Bassey
- Harrison Reed
- Rodrigo Muniz
- Oscar Bobb
- Kevin
- Benjamin Lecomte
- Josh King
- Antonee Robinson
Everton Squad | Fulham (1 – 2) Everton | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- O’Brien
- Ndiaye
- Garner
- Tarkowski
- Pickford
- Keane
- Gueye
- Mykolenko
- Barry
- Dewsbury-Hall – Midfielder- (Man of the Match)
- Armstrong
Substitute Players
- Nathan Patterson
- Beto
- Mark Travers
- Tyrique George
- Tyler Dibling
- Charly Alcaraz
- Jarrad Branthwaite
- Merlin Röhl
- Tim Iroegbunam
Match Summary
Everton continued their winning streak to five games in matchweek 25 with a 2-1 comeback victory at Fulham.
Fulham had dominated the game early on and had the scoring lead through an own goal by Everton’s Mykolenko.
However, Everton turned the game around in the second half when Dewsbury-Hall equalized in the 75th minute and later played a key role in Fulham’s own-goal winner eight minutes later. This win lifted Everton to seventh position, while Fulham dropped to 10th place.
Highlights of the Game
- Everton came close to scoring early when O’Brien’s header from a corner had hit the post instead of the net.
- Fulham got lucky with an own goal in the 18th minute after Mykolenko accidentally put the ball into his own net. (1-0)
- Fulham had a few more chances, but Everton’s keeper, Pickford, made important saves and Jimenez missed an easy shot, while Smith Rowe, too, had hit the crossbar.
- Everton’s Mykolenko made a key clearance later to keep the club in the game.
- Later, Everton equalized when Mykolenko set up Dewsbury-Hall, who scored with a low finish. (1-1)
- Everton sealed their victory in the 83rd minute. When Fulham’s keeper, Leno, got under pressure from Everton’s O’Brien and couldn’t clear properly and only managed to punch Dewsbury-Hall’s tricky corner into his own net, giving Fulham their winning goal.
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Managerial Quotes
Fulham (Marco Silva)
“That will stay with me, but we have to blame ourselves for that second half. A team that played so well in the first half and was so clear in the game. We stopped playing. The way we were so soft in the way we defended, you have to look in the mirror and say it is not enough.”
Note: Silva outright blamed his players for not playing aggressively, which resulted in conceding avoidable attacks. He called out his players in his entire post-match speech as a wake-up call to fix their play.
Everton (David Moyes)
“I think every win in the Premier League is significant, especially against a side that has been on a really good run in good form. This was a tough game for us, it always has been here, but thankfully we were able to turn things around and get three points.“
Note: Moyes sounded genuinely delighted to have three points against a team that has been performing well recently in its fixtures. He admitted that it was a tough game for his players, but how they managed to turn around the game and come out as winners is admirable.
Wolverhampton Wanderers (1 – 3) Chelsea | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Wolves | Chelsea
Venue: Molineux Stadium📍
Wolves Squad | Wolverhampton Wanderers (1 – 3) Chelsea | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Bueno
- Armstrong
- Gomes
- Sá
- Mosquera
- Mané
- Arokodare
- Doherty
- Hee-Chan
Substitute Players
- David Møller Wolfe
- Pedro Lima
- Rodrigo Gomes
- Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
- Sam Johnstone
- Ladislav Krejčí
- Jackson Tchatchoua
- Luke Rawlings
- Tom Edozie
Chelsea Squad | Wolverhampton Wanderers (1 – 3) Chelsea | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Neto
- Gusto
- Santos
- Fofana
- Pedro
- Palmer – Midfielder- (Man of the Match)
- Sánchez
- Chalobah
- Caicedo
- Fernández
- Cucurella
Substitute Players
- Benoît Badiashile
- Liam Delap
- Mamadou Sarr
- Jorrel Hato
- Teddy Sharman-Lowe
- Josh Acheampong
- Marc Guiu
- Estêvão
- Alejandro Garnacho
Match Summary
Chelsea’s current manager, Liam Rosenior, got a stable start to the season as Chelsea defeated Wolves with a 3–1 score. Cole Palmer played a crucial role as he scored all three goals for the club in the first half, including two penalties. He scored his hat-trick in just 25 minutes.
Wolves started to play strongly after the break and managed one goal, but Chelsea stayed in dominant control throughout the play.
This win of matchweek 25 lifts Chelsea to fifth place, while Wolves continue to struggle at the bottom of the table.
Highlights of the Game
- Wolves started the game strongly and managed to strike a lot of crosses, but a reckless moment from Doherty caused a foul on Pero that gave Chelsea a penalty shot, which Palmer calmly scored into the bottom-right corner. (0-1)
- After that goal, Chelsea dominated the game for most of the play and kept Wolves under pressure. Wolves’ Sa saved a shot from Gusto.
- Palmer scored another penalty after Joao Pedro was fouled again, then finished his hat-trick with a simple finish from Cucurella’s pass.
- Wolves almost scored too when Mane had hit the post instead. But got their first goal from Arokodare’s close-range shot.
- Chelsea had a couple of late chances through Pedro Neto, who used to play for Wolves, and created two chances late in the game to score on his return to Molineux from Chelsea’s side this time. His First header went wide from a great spot, followed by his second attempt hitting the side netting from a sharp angle.
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Managerial Quotes
Wolves (Rob Edwards)
“We’ll learn a lot. We’re going through a process; we’ve got to make some changes. We’ve done that in the window with people leaving, the lads coming in were excellent, Adam [Armstrong] and Angel [Gomes] were really good. Real positives for us.”
Note: While acknowledging the impact of new signings, Armstrong and Gomes, in the team, Wolves manager assured that the newcomers in his team already have a strong positive impact on the group. He pointed out that since the team is going through recent changes, they’ll learn to be better synced together with time.
Chelsea (Liam Rosenior)
“There are a lot of positives. But I want us to keep focusing on what we can improve. We’ve got a difficult game on Tuesday against a strong Leeds team.”
Note: Chelsea’s head coach emphasized focusing on the improvements that the team can make as they look forward to a big match in the upcoming matchweek, rather than looking at the positives of this game and being content with their dominant win.
Newcastle United (2 – 3) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Newcastle | Brentford
Venue: St. James’ Park📍
Newcastle Squad | Newcastle United (2 – 3) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Hall
- Willock
- Barnes
- Botman
- Pope
- Thiaw
- Guimarães
- Wissa
- Tonali
- Murphy
- Trippier
Substitute Players
- William Osula
- Anthony Elanga
- Nick Woltemade
- Aaron Ramsdale
- Dan Burn
- Alex Murphy
- Jacob Ramsey
- Leo Shahar
- Sean Neave
Brentford Squad | Newcastle United (2 – 3) Brentford | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Ouattara
- Kayode
- Henderson
- Ajer
- Thiago – Forward- (Man of the Match)
- Jensen
- Kelleher
- van den Berg
- Janelt
- Lewis-Potter
- Henry
Substitute Players
- Aaron Hickey
- Ethan Pinnock
- Reiss Nelson
- Hákon Valdimarsson
- Yehor Yarmoliuk
- Nathan Collins
- Mikkel Damsgaard
- Romelle Donovan
- Kaye Furo
Match Summary
Ouattara celebrated his 100th Premier League game in matchweek 25 by helping Brentford to a 3-2 win against Newcastle. He assisted on the first goal, played a part in the second through a penalty, and added the third goal late in the game. Newcastle had equalized the score with a late penalty shot from Bruno Guimaraes. However, Ouattara scored the winning shot in the 85th minute. The victory puts Brentford on equal points with Liverpool, while Newcastle stay at12th place.
Highlights of the Game
- Newcastle took the lead with an opening goal in the 24th minute as Botman scored a successful goal from Guimaraes’s corner. (1-0)
- Brentford’s Janelt blocked Wissa’s effort on the line, then headed in Ouattara’s cross to equalize the score in the 37th minute. (1-1)
- Brentford got the lead on the scoreboard just before half-time when Thiago scored from a penalty after Newcastle’s Murphy handled Brentford’s Jensen’s shot. (2-1)
- After a VAR review, Newcastle earned a late penalty, which Guimaraes calmly converted to level the score. (2-2)
- Just 6 minutes later, in the 85th minute, Ouattara scored another individual goal, giving Brentford the 3-2 lead, which they kept until the end.
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Managerial Quotes
Newcastle (Eddie Howe)
“A strange game because I think at 2 – 2 you think you’re going to go on and win it. The game got away from us with a really poor third goal; the construction of it was all our attack, which is fine in that moment, of course. But we need to do it in control, and we weren’t in control of the transition well enough.”
Note: Howe admitted that he had assumed the game would be a draw with 2 goals each, but the moment his players lost control of the game was what changed the outcome and encouraged his players to have better control in the transition period of their play.
Brentford (Keith Andrews)
“We spoke about today, whatever is thrown at us lets deal with it, and the players had to do that. Going a goal down, a goal up, and then the equalizer…”
“… He’s growing all the time. The cross was sensational, and then the finish was outstanding. He’s constantly evolving his game; he’s a big part of our group.”
Note: The coach opened his post-match speech by reflecting on how he had instructed the players to hold on to whatever situation they face and stay synced, which is exactly how the players had executed their game. Moreover, while commenting on Dango Ouattara’s winning goal, Andrews remarked how he is growing in his performance with time and is becoming a major part of the team.
Sunday, January 25th: EPL Matchweek 25 Highlights
Brighton and Hove Albion (0 – 1) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Brighton | Crystal Palace
Venue: American Express Stadium📍
Brighton Squad | Brighton and Hove Albion (0 – 1) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- De Cuyper
- Mitoma
- Baleba
- Boscagli
- Verbruggen
- Rutter
- Kostoulas
- Dunk
- Groß
- Kadioglu
- Howell
Substitute Players
- Igor Julio
- Yankuba Minteh
- Jack Hinshelwood
- Danny Welbeck
- James Milner
- Jason Steele
- Diego Gómez
- Matt O’Riley
- Joël Veltman
Crystal Palace Squad | Brighton and Hove Albion (0 – 1) Crystal Palace | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Muñoz
- Lerma
- Sarr – Forward- (Man of the Match)
- Wharton
- Strand Larsen
- Lacroix
- Hughes
- Henderson
- Pino
- Richards
- Mitchell
Substitute Players
- Brennan Johnson
- Christantus Uche
- Nathaniel Clyne
- Daichi Kamada
- Jaydee Canvot
- Borna Sosa
- Evann Guessand
- Chadi Riad
- Walter Benítez
Match Summary
Crystal Palace ended their long winless streak with a hard-earned 1–0 clean-sheet victory against Brighton. Ismaila Sarr scored the only goal of the game in the second half, finishing a pass from debutant and substitute of the 56th minute, Guessand. Brighton pushed for an equalizer but couldn’t as Palace’s keeper Henderson made good saves of their attacks. Palace held on for the much-needed three points to climb the Premier League table and consequently moved up to 13th place, while skipping the relegation worries. However, Brighton slipped just below them and stayed without a league win.
Highlights of the Game
- The first half of the game went without any serious threats, with Brighton going mildly close once and Palace mostly sitting back.
- Palace had a chance before the break, but Sarr missed after a good pass from Munoz.
- Palace scored with their first shot on target when Guessand set up Sarr, who finished the attack successfully.
- Brighton almost equalized soon after, but Henderson stopped the shot by making a big one-on-one save.
- Palace nearly scored again later on, but the Brighton keeper made two good saves as well.
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Managerial Quotes
Brighton (Fabian Hürzeler)
“Not an easy moment or situation, but that is football, and we will face it. The game was not our best game, so we have to be self-critical… Until the first goal, it was not our best game, but it was how we reacted. We didn’t stay in our structure and made easy mistakes. Goals always happen after mistakes. This game was decided by individual tackles, duels, and personal mistakes… We are all disappointed and know we have problems at the moment, but it is about finding solutions.”
Note: Brighton’s head coach sounded worried as his team faced a clean-sheet defeat against Palace with just one goal and straightforwardly called this a tough moment for them collectively. However, he closed his remarks on a positive approach of finding solutions to address their weak points that would help to avoid such a play moving forward.
Crystal Palace (Oliver Glasner)
“It was a relief. We can talk and analyse, but you can never replace a win. We deserved it at the end, we couldn’t expect to play our best football, but we were very compact and aggressive.”
Note: Palace’s coach expressed relief at the outcome of this encounter. And mentioned the realistic aspect of winning a game, which cannot be replaced by anything less than a win itself.
Liverpool (1 – 2) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 25
Club Reports: Everton | Leeds United
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium📍
Liverpool Squad | Liverpool (1 – 2) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Kerkez
- Gakpo
- Mac Allister
- van Dijk
- Becker
- Wirtz
- Ekitiké
- Konaté
- Gravenberch
- Salah
- Szoboszlai
Substitute Players
- Beto
- Mark Travers
- Tyler Dibling
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- Séamus Coleman
- Charly Alcaraz
- Jarrad Branthwaite
- Merlin Röhl
- Adam Aznou
Man City Squad | Liverpool (1 – 2) Manchester City | EPL Matchweek 25
Starting XI Lineup
- Semenyo
- Silva
- Nunes
- Khusanov
- Haaland – Forward- (Man of the Match)
- Rodri
- Donnarumma
- Guéhi
- Marmoush
- O’Reilly
- Aït-Nouri
Substitute Players
- James Trafford
- Rúben Dias
- Tijjani Reijnders
- Nathan Aké
- Rayan Cherki
- Nico González
- Phil Foden
- Max Alleyne
- Rico Lewis
Match Summary
Manchester City stayed in the race as strong title contenders after a narrow comeback win of 2–1 against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium. Liverpool struck the opening goal of the game through a stunning free-kick.
But City recovered through an equalizer from Silva. And Haaland scored a stoppage-time penalty later to seal their victory of the day.
City’s victory cuts Arsenal’s lead at the top to six points and moves City up to second position, while Liverpool stays at sixth place after a tense finish to matchweek 25.
Highlights of the Game
- Haaland had an early shot saved by Alisson, and both teams did much before halftime.
- Liverpool went ahead in the 74th minute when Szoboszlai scored a beautiful free-kick past Donnarumma. (1-0)
- City fought back, and Silva turned Haaland’s header into the equalizing shot. (1-1)
- In stoppage time, Haaland calmly scored a penalty after Liverpool’s Becker had fouled Nunes. (2-1)
- Donnarumma made a great save from Liverpool’s Mac Allister, and Cherki’s(substituted at the 61st minute) late goal was ruled out for a foul on Szoboszlai.
- Liverpool’s Szoboszlai got a straight red card in the 13th minute of stoppage time, because he pulled back Haaland just before Cherki’s shot went into the goal, but ruled out as confirmed by VAR.
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Managerial Quotes
Liverpool (Arne Slot)
“Yeah, a feeling of anger, a feeling of disappointment, of course. First half, City were the better team on the pitch without creating that many big chances, except for the one from Haaland in the first minute. But they played more easily with the ball. But the improvement we have made since three or four months ago, I think, was visible for everyone.”
Note: Upon being asked how he reflected on the way the game ended, Slot outright stated his disappointment with the play of his team, even when they had created better chances with the ball. He admitted that their opponents handled the ball better in terms of their attacks. Regardless, he summed up his statement, calling it an overall apparent improvement in the team if compared to several previous months.
Man City (Pep Guardiola)
“We are six points behind. It is a big gap. Many things can happen. It is better to have the three points.”
Note: Guardiola rejoiced at having the gap with league leaders Arsenal close to only 6 points behind.
FAQs | EPL Matchweek 25
Q1. Who won the “Giant Battle” between Liverpool and Man City?
The thrilling encounter between the EPL giants of title contenders looked like it was going to be a tie and one draw point for each club until Haaland literally scored the penalty shot in the 93rd minute and grabbed all three points of the day with a 2-1 victory.
Q2. Where does Arsenal sit in the Premier League’s table after matchweek 25 of the ’25-’26 season?
Arsenal sits in the first place of the Premier League table after winning their encounter against Sunderland with a clean-sheet victory of 3-0. Arsenal’s lead after matchweek 25 is 6 points. Which is like being two whole games ahead of everyone else.
Q3. What’s the state of Manchester United after matchweek 25?
It looks like they’re in their good form under the management of their new coach, Michael Carrick; they’re winning crucial matches and scoring fast, which is pleasing to their fans. They had the opening,atch of the matchweek against Spurs in which they pulled off a dominating win of 2-0.
Q4.What happened at the end of the Liverpool game in the last game of matchweek 25, ‘25-’26?
The last game had a last-minute drama because of a red card issued to Liverpool’s Szoboszlai. He and Haaland were basically wrestling for the ball in the final seconds. It was chaotic, loud, and the kind of drama that makes football one of the best sports.
