Matchweek 7 of the Premier League delivered tactical duels, emotional finishes, and a table that refuses to settle. Arsenal continued to set the pace, Chelsea rediscovered their fire, and Everton’s Jack Grealish produced a late moment of magic that summed up a weekend built on thin lines between triumph and despair.
Bournemouth 3–1 Fulham opened the weekend with grit and tempo. Antoine Semenyo’s brace made the difference, giving Bournemouth back-to-back home wins and lifting them clear of early relegation chatter. Fulham were tidy but lacked cutting edge …a recurring theme. Leeds 1–2 Tottenham was another reminder that Spurs are becoming a team that thrives under pressure. Mohammed Kudus scored one and created another, his blend of flair and efficiency a joy to watch. Leeds fought back late but couldn’t find the leveller their energy deserved. Arsenal 2–0 West Ham was all business. Mikel Arteta’s side strangled the game with possession; Arsenal’s maturity this season in closing out games without fuss is what separates potential champions from pretenders.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United 2–0 Sunderland provided the Red Devils with something they badly needed: calm. In contrast, Newcastle 2–0 Nottingham Forest was clinical and controlled. Bruno Guimarães ran the show, pulling strings from midfield, while young forward Nick Woltemade coolly converted a penalty. Newcastle’s rise continues quietly but efficiently. Aston Villa 2–1 Burnley showcased Donyell Malen’s growing influence …two goals, both expertly taken. Villa are building real momentum. Wolves 1–1 Brighton saw Jan Paul van Hecke rescue a point for Brighton, epitomising their never-say-die mentality. And then came Brentford 0–1 Manchester City. Erling Haaland struck early, and City coasted, never spectacular but always in control. Pep Guardiola’s side look less fluid this season, yet their ability to grind out wins remains unmatched.
Match of the Week: Chelsea 2–1 Liverpool
Chelsea, under mounting scrutiny for inconsistency, chose the perfect stage to reassert themselves. They didn’t just beat Liverpool; they outplayed them in key moments and outworked them in others.
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This wasn’t just three points; it was a statement. Chelsea found balance, grit, and self-belief. Liverpool, on the other hand, looked human again …their midfield press faltered, and their defensive shape wavered. The result tightened the top of the table and reignited the belief that Chelsea can still matter in May.
Player of the Week: Jack Grealish (Everton)
For all the high-profile clashes elsewhere, the weekend’s most stirring story came at Goodison Park. Jack Grealish, often the subject of scrutiny for his form and fitness, produced a masterclass capped by a 93rd-minute winner against Crystal Palace.
Everton had fought tooth and nail all evening, and just when it seemed the points would be shared, Grealish cut inside from the left, shaped his body, and curled a thunderous strike past Sam Johnstone. It was vintage Grealish … audacious, instinctive, and unstoppable.
After seven rounds, the narratives are sharpening. Arsenal’s precision, Chelsea’s resurgence, City’s control, and Liverpool’s stumble are the latest turns in a season already brimming with intrigue. The mid-table pack is tightening, and the margins are microscopic. Matchweek 7 was a masterclass in unpredictability where one missed tackle or moment of brilliance can flip an entire storyline.
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