Resumo da 16ª rodada da Premier League

Last Updated on Dezembro 16, 2025 10:18 am by Erwin Noguera

Matchday 16 of the Premier League made it clear, once again, why English soccer is synonymous with excitement, unpredictability, and drama until the very last second. In a weekend steeped in history and competitive tension, several of the league’s most iconic clubs took to the pitch with the obligation to win to avoid losing ground in the table.

Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal, each with different realities, faced key matches that could mark a turning point in their seasons. Stamford Bridge, Anfield, and the Emirates Stadium were the stages where pressure, individual talent, and tactical decisions played a decisive role. There was no room for speculation: winning was a necessity.

The final balance of the day left Chelsea consolidating their place among the best, Liverpool beginning to rediscover their identity, and Arsenal surviving an afternoon of maximum tension to continue leading the 2025/26 Premier League.

No Troca de Gambila, você pode explorar todas as previsões para o Premier League, as apostas finais para esta jornada e as probabilidades para cada partida.

Premier League Roundup: Games

Premier League Matchday 16 Roundup: Chelsea x Everton

Chelsea made a statement at Stamford Bridge with a comfortable win over a combative but ineffective Everton. The 2-0 final score not only reflected the London side’s superiority but also their ability to strike at the right moments and manage the game intelligently.

The start was surprising. Everton came out determined to challenge the home side’s dominance, pressing high and testing them from outside the area. Ndiaye and Garner forced the Blues’ defense to stay focused, preventing the visitors’ initial push from translating into real danger.

The difference was in the finishing. Chelsea, struggling with possession, found spaces on the wings and began to tip the game in their favor. In the 21st minute, Cole Palmer appeared between the lines to finish with precision after a through ball, setting the emotional tone for the match.

The decisive blow came just before halftime. A perfectly executed counterattack ended with Malo Gusto closing out the play for a 2-0 lead, a sign of the effectiveness of Enzo Maresca’s team. In the second half, Everton pushed forward, had clear chances, and even hit the post in the final stretch, but came up against a solid and well-organized defense.

Chelsea, meanwhile, managed the tempo and came close to extending their lead. The win catapulted them into the top four with 28 points, confirming their competitive growth, while Everton remained in mid-table, feeling positive but unrewarded.

Result: Chelsea 2–0 Everton

Premier League Matchday 16 Roundup: Liverpool x Brighton

Anfield enjoyed a special afternoon, marked by the return of Mohamed Salah and an efficient performance from a Liverpool side that needed to get back to winning ways. The Reds settled the match with authority against a well-organized Brighton side that was outplayed at key moments.

The match could not have started better for the home side. Barely a minute into the game, Hugo Ekitike took advantage of an aerial move to put Liverpool ahead, surprising a visiting defense that was still adjusting. That early goal conditioned Brighton’s plan and gave Arne Slot’s team a sense of peace of mind.

The match had a delicate moment with Joe Gomez’s injury, which led to Salah coming on earlier than expected. Far from going unnoticed, the Egyptian took center stage and was decisive. In the second half, his precision from a corner kick allowed Ekitike to score his second goal and seal the match.

Brighton tried to react from possession, but lacked depth and force in the final third. Liverpool, more pragmatic than brilliant, managed to close out the game without conceding any clear chances and even came close to scoring a third in added time.

With this victory, the Reds ended a streak of draws and climbed to sixth place with 26 points, moving closer to the European spots once again. Beyond the result, the feeling was that of a team that is beginning to regain confidence and structure.

Result: Liverpool 2–0 Brighton

Premier League Matchday 16 Roundup: Arsenal x Lobos

The Emirates Stadium witnessed one of the most dramatic finishes of the season. Arsenal, leaders of the Premier League, suffered more than expected against a Wolves side that came close to pulling off a shock result, but ended up falling in the cruelest way possible.

Mikel Arteta’s side knew they couldn’t afford another slip-up after their previous defeat, and came out determined to impose their will. However, the game remained tight, with few clear chances and a lot of tension. The first goal came from a set piece, with a corner that ended up as an own goal after an unfortunate rebound from the visiting goalkeeper.

Far from giving up, Wolves resisted and opted for patience. When everything seemed to be heading for a narrow victory for the leaders, the unexpected blow came: Tolu Arokodare appeared in the 90th minute to equalize, momentarily silencing the Emirates and sowing doubts in Arsenal.

But the Premier League rarely grants quiet finishes. In added time, the home side’s pressure paid off again. A loose ball in the area, forced by Gabriel Jesus’ push on his return from a long injury, ended in another unfortunate own goal that sealed the final 2-1 score.

Arsenal breathed a sigh of relief. With this agonizing victory, they reached 36 points and maintained their lead at the top, proving that they also know how to win games through suffering, an indispensable quality for any title contender.

Result: Arsenal 2–1 Wolves

Premier League Matchday 16 Roundup: Crystal Palace x Manchester City

Crystal Palace squandered their chances in the first half and ended up paying dearly for it. Neither Yeremy Pino’s shot off the crossbar nor Ismaïla Sarr’s attempts found the back of the net, despite a great performance by Adam Wharton, who is increasingly sought after in the transfer market. The London team outplayed Guardiola’s City for many minutes, but Erling Haaland appeared at the decisive moment to change the game.

Manchester City suffered as it had not done since 2024, with no shots on goal in the first twenty minutes, and barely created any danger beyond a few flashes from Cherki. However, before the break, a cross from Matheus Nunes allowed Haaland to put his team ahead with his first touch in the box.

After the goal, City grew in the second half and were more effective. Foden extended the lead from the edge of the box after a great move by Cherki, and late on, a mistake by Palace led to a clear penalty that Haaland converted to seal the game. Unstoppable once again.

Result: Crystal Palace 0–3 Manchester City