Premier League 2025/26 Results: Arsenal Strengthen Their Lead, Liverpool Held at Anfield, Chelsea Shocked by Leeds
The Premier League delivered another round of captivating action as Arsenal returned to winning ways, Liverpool dropped valuable points at home, and Chelsea were stunned by Leeds United. Here is a full breakdown of the key matches from the latest fixtures.
1. Arsenal 2–0 Brentford: The Gunners Tighten Their Grip at the Top
After being held 1–1 by Chelsea the previous weekend, Arsenal bounced back convincingly with a 2–0 victory over Brentford at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners showed authority and maturity throughout the match, reaffirming why they currently sit at the top of the league.
Arsenal opened the scoring early when:
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Mikel Merino (11′) fired home a well-placed effort following a fluid attacking sequence.
Despite Brentford’s attempts to respond, Arsenal controlled the tempo with 62% possession, dominating midfield exchanges and limiting Brentford to minimal chances.
As the match entered stoppage time, Arsenal sealed the result through:
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Bukayo Saka (90+1′), who capitalized on a defensive lapse to double the lead and secure all three points.
With the win, Arsenal move to 33 points, strengthening their position at the summit. They now hold a five-point lead over Manchester City, and if they maintain this consistency, their long wait for a Premier League title could finally come to a triumphant end.
2. Liverpool 1–1 Sunderland: Reds Drop More Points at Home
Fresh from a solid 2–0 win against West Ham United, Liverpool were unable to carry that momentum forward as they were forced to settle for a 1–1 draw against Sunderland at Anfield.
Despite the home advantage, Liverpool fell behind in the second half when:
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Chemsdine Talbi (67′) found the net for Sunderland, stunning the Anfield crowd.
Liverpool pushed forward in search of an equalizer and eventually broke through in the 81st minute:
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Florian Wirtz calmly slotted home after receiving a smart assist from Curtis Jones, rescuing a point for the Reds.
The result leaves Liverpool stuck in eighth place with 22 points, a position far below their expectations for the season. Meanwhile, Sunderland continue their impressive campaign, climbing to sixth with 23 points.
3. Leeds United 3–1 Chelsea: The Blues Suffer a Costly Defeat
In one of the most surprising results of the matchday, Chelsea were beaten 3–1 by Leeds United at Elland Road. The Blues, who were expected to battle for top positions this year, struggled defensively and failed to cope with Leeds’ intensity.
Leeds struck early through:
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Jaka Bijol (6′), giving the home side a dream start.
Near the end of the first half, Leeds extended their lead:
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Ao Tanaka (43′) converted a well-crafted move to make it 2–0.
Chelsea showed signs of life shortly after halftime when:
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Pedro Neto (50′) pulled one back with a clinical finish.
However, their hopes of a comeback were crushed when:
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin (72′) restored Leeds’ two-goal advantage, sealing a memorable victory for the hosts.
Chelsea remain in fourth place with 24 points, but the defeat exposes concerning inconsistencies. If they hope to stay competitive in the title race, Mauricio Pochettino’s men must urgently regain momentum.
Full Premier League Results – 2025/26 Matchday
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Arsenal 2–0 Brentford
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Brighton 3–4 Aston Villa
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Leeds United 3–1 Chelsea
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Liverpool 1–1 Sunderland
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Burnley 0–1 Crystal Palace
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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0–1 Nottingham Forest
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