Matchweek 13 of the 2025/26 Premier League season served up everything fans love about English football: late winners, dramatic comebacks, derby tension and a title race that feels tighter by the week.

Below is a streamlined, reader-friendly roundup perfect for online audiences.

Headline Match: Chelsea 1–1 Arsenal

A fiery London derby ended all square as ten-man Chelsea held league leaders Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea lost Moisés Caicedo to a first-half red card but still broke the deadlock through Trevoh Chalobah early in the second half. Arsenal hit back with a well-timed strike from Mikel Merino to preserve their unbeaten run.

Despite dominating possession late on, Arsenal couldn’t turn pressure into points — a reminder that even title contenders have off-days on the road.

Manchester City 3–2 Leeds United: Foden Saves the Day

A wild evening at the Etihad saw Manchester City survive a nervy scare against a spirited Leeds side.

Phil Foden’s brace — including a 91st-minute winner — secured all three points after City let a two-goal lead slip. Leeds rallied brilliantly after halftime, exposing defensive gaps that City will need to address if they hope to keep up with Arsenal.

Newcastle United 4–1 Everton: Thiaw Makes History

Newcastle delivered their most complete away performance of the season, dismantling Everton 4–1 at Goodison Park.

Malick Thiaw stunned Everton with the fastest goal of the Premier League season — just 52 seconds in — and doubled his tally later. With supporting strikes from Lewis Miley and Nick Woltemade, Newcastle looked sharp, aggressive and confident.

Sunderland 3–2 Bournemouth: A Comeback to Remember

One of the weekend’s most emotional matches saw Sunderland overturn a 2–0 deficit at home to beat AFC Bournemouth 3–2.

After conceding early to Amine Adli and Tyler Adams, Sunderland regrouped: a first-half penalty brought them back into the game, and two determined second-half goals completed the comeback.

Brentford 3–1 Burnley: Thiago Strikes Late (Twice)

Brentford showed real late-match grit, with Igor Thiago scoring twice in the closing stages before a stoppage-time insurance goal sealed the result. Burnley’s struggles continue, while Brentford look increasingly comfortable mid-table.

Other Notable Results

• Aston Villa 1–0 Wolves – A disciplined defensive showing lifts Villa’s momentum.
• Leeds United’s fightback at City — despite the loss, it showed resilience that could help in their survival bid.

What Round 13 Tells Us

Arsenal stay top — but look vulnerable

The Gunners remain league leaders, but dropping points against ten-man Chelsea could prove costly in the long run. Away-day consistency is their biggest test.

Manchester City are dangerous… but unstable

Foden’s brilliance bailed them out — again. The attack is electric, but defensive lapses are becoming a pattern.

The mid-table race is heating up

Newcastle, Brentford and Sunderland are gaining momentum. These clubs could disrupt the fight for European spots in the months ahead.

Standout Players of Round 13

• Phil Foden (Manchester City) – Match-winning brace, including a stoppage-time goal.
• Malick Thiaw (Newcastle) – Season’s fastest goal + commanding defensive display.
• Igor Thiago (Brentford) – Two late goals that sealed the win.
• Mikel Merino (Arsenal) – Crucial equaliser in the derby.

What’s Next?

With fatigue, winter congestion and December pressure approaching, the league is about to enter its most chaotic stretch. Arsenal’s lead is slim, City are lurking, and Chelsea look capable of upsetting anyone — even with ten men.

If this weekend proved anything, it’s that nothing in the 2025/26 Premier League is predictable.