Premier League Weekend Roundup: City Crush Liverpool, Chelsea Cruise, Spurs and United Share the Spoils

It was a weekend packed with goals, drama, and momentum shifts across England as the Premier League entered its twelfth round of fixtures on November 8–9, 2025.

In the standout fixture of the weekend, Manchester City dismantled Liverpool 3–0 at the Etihad Stadium to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal. Erling Haaland was at his ruthless best, netting twice before halftime, while Phil Foden added a third to mark Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game in charge in emphatic style.

Elsewhere on Saturday, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United battled to a 2–2 draw in a thrilling encounter that saw both sides score in stoppage time. Everton returned to winning ways with a convincing 2–0 victory over Fulham, while West Ham United edged Burnley 3–2 in a nail-biter at the London Stadium. Chelsea rounded off the day with a dominant 3–0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, reigniting confidence at Stamford Bridge.

Up north, Arsenal were held to a 2–2 draw by a resilient Sunderland side, dropping crucial points in the title race.

Sunday’s action saw Aston Villa stun Bournemouth 4–0 in one of their most complete performances of the season, while Brentford secured a 3–1 win over Newcastle United, capitalizing on a red card that left the visitors short-handed. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace and Brighton played out a tense goalless draw at Selhurst Park.

As the international break looms, Manchester City’s commanding display sends a strong message to their rivals, while Arsenal’s slip and Chelsea’s resurgence ensure the title race and European spots remain wide open.