Tottenham Hotspur secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Everton, pushing them into fourth place with 36 points, just behind leaders Arsenal and second-placed Aston Villa. Manchester City, fresh from their World Club triumph, slipped from the top four as they were not in action. Meanwhile, Arsenal faced off against third-placed Liverpool in a standout fixture at Anfield.
Aston Villa’s 1-1 draw against bottom-dwellers Sheffield United interrupted their remarkable 15-match winning streak at home in the Premier League, leaving them second on goal difference. However, Nottingham Forest’s new manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, faced a shaky start with a 3-2 defeat by Bournemouth, placing Forest uncomfortably close to the relegation zone, with Luton Town and Burnley making significant strides below them.
Richarlison and Son Heung-min led the charge for Tottenham with an early lead and a subsequent goal, respectively, setting the stage for an intense clash against Everton, who fought back with a late strike by Andre Gomes. Despite Everton’s efforts, they remain in 16th place due to a 10-point deduction, just ahead of Forest. Luton Town added to Newcastle United’s woes with a 1-0 victory, while Newcastle lost ground, now sitting in seventh place after a string of losses.
In other news, Andros Townsend’s goal secured a poignant win for Luton Town, marking his first goal for the team following captain Tom Lockyer’s recent recovery from a cardiac arrest. Newcastle’s downward trend continued with three losses in their last four Premier League games and an exit from the League Cup at the hands of Chelsea after a penalty shootout.
Furthermore, history was made at Craven Cottage as Rebecca Welch became the Premier League’s first female referee. Simultaneously, Burnley secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham, courtesy of goals by Wilson Odobert and Sander Berge.
