Premier League Matchday 14 Roundup

Last Updated on December 5, 2025 11:12 am by Erwin Noguera

The Premier League completed its 14th round with a perfect mix of drama, intensity, and results that once again shook up the top and bottom of the table.

The English Championship is entering a decisive stage, and every point is becoming more important as teams adjust to the demanding pace of December. Between blowouts, agonizing draws, and memorable individual performances, the league made it clear why it is considered the most unpredictable competition on the continent.

Arsenal remains firmly at the top, holding on as the most consistent project of the season despite the absences that have hit it hard. Manchester City is chasing them with an electrifying victory, while Aston Villa and Chelsea are keeping up the pressure in the European spots. Behind this block is a surprisingly competitive Crystal Palace, while West Ham, Burnley, and Wolves remain stuck in the relegation zone, with no margin for error.

This matchday not only reaffirmed the favorites but also revealed cracks and signs of growth of clubs fighting for different goals. It was a day in which the contenders showed their hierarchy, the mid-table teams confirmed their volatility, and the teams fighting for survival felt the pressure again. With everything that has happened, the table is tighter than ever.

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Premier League Matchday 14 Roundup: Fulham vs. Manchester City

The match at Craven Cottage was a veritable offensive barrage that ended in favor of Manchester City, who found their best weapon in their forcefulness. Fulham, with Raúl Jiménez leading the attack, managed to resist until the end, but fell short against a City side that put on a goal-scoring festival and saw Erling Haaland reach the milestone of 100 Premier League goals.

The match opened with an impact from the Norwegian, who not only scored the first goal but later set up Tijjani Reijnders to extend the lead. Phil Foden added a spectacular goal before halftime and scored another at the start of the second half, while Jeremy Doku completed the visitors’ tally. Fulham responded with pride: Smith Rowe, Iwobi, and a stunning brace from Samuel Chukwueze gave them hope of a comeback, especially after an own goal by Sander Berge narrowed the score. Even so, the reaction was not enough.

The defeat leaves Marco Silva’s team dangerously close to the relegation zone, stuck at the bottom of the table. City, meanwhile, remains solid in second place.

Result: Fulham 4–5 Manchester City

Premier League Matchday 14 Roundup: Newcastle vs. Tottenham

At St. James’ Park, Newcastle and Tottenham played out a thrilling draw that was decided in the dying moments. The home side struck first thanks to a precise shot from Bruno Guimarães with twenty minutes to go, but Spurs reacted quickly: Christian Romero pounced on a loose ball to make it 1-1.

The final stretch was a rollercoaster ride. Anthony Gordon restored Eddie Howe’s side’s lead from the penalty spot in the 86th minute, and just when it looked like Newcastle had secured the win, Romero was again the protagonist, scoring the 2-2 equalizer in the 90+5th minute, preventing the visitors from returning to London empty-handed.

The points share leaves both clubs tied on 19 points, although Tottenham are eleventh on goal difference, while the Magpies are thirteenth. It was a clash that reflected the inconsistency of both teams this season, but also their ability to compete until the very last breath.

Result: Newcastle 2–2 Tottenham

Premier League Matchday 14 Roundup: Arsenal vs. Brentford

Arsenal consolidated their lead with a mature victory over Brentford, despite facing the match with numerous absences in defense and the need to rotate players. Mikel Merino opened the scoring early with a header from a precise cross by Ben White, a goal that underscored the depth of Mikel Arteta’s squad.

In the second half, Bukayo Saka came off the bench to finish the job. The English winger fired a shot that ended up crossing the line after deflecting off the opposing goalkeeper, setting the final score at 2-0 in the closing minutes. Arsenal showed solidity even without their usual defensive backbone (Saliba and Gabriel out with injury), proving why they remain the strongest contenders for the title.

This victory keeps the Gunners five points clear at the top and reaffirms that their squad has enough resources to withstand the congested schedule. Brentford, despite their efforts, never found a way to really threaten the leaders.

Result: Arsenal 2–0 Brentford

Premier League Matchday 14 Roundup: Liverpool vs. Sunderland

Sunderland came close to ending a run of more than four decades without a win at Anfield, but a Liverpool side in need of answers found an equalizer in the dying minutes. The visitors took the lead thanks to a cross-shot from Talbi that silenced the stadium, taking advantage of a poorly defended transition by the home side.

Liverpool accumulated possession and territory, but failed to convert their chances until Florian Wirtz, the star signing of the summer, produced a brilliant individual move. After a one-two with Curtis Jones and a dribble inside the area, his shot ended up in the net thanks to a deflection off Mukiele, ultimately recorded as an own goal.

The closing stages were frantic: Sunderland had a one-on-one chance in the 94th minute that would have meant a historic victory, but Federico Chiesa appeared providentially to block the shot at an empty goal. The draw keeps the visitors ahead of the Reds in the table and in European positions, while Liverpool continues to pay for its inconsistency.

Result: Liverpool 1–1 Sunderland