Diogo Jota delivered a crucial equalizer for Liverpool as the Premier League leaders salvaged a 2-2 draw against Fulham. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s hopes of catching up in the title race were dampened by a frustrating goalless draw against Everton on Saturday.
With four minutes left at Anfield, Liverpool faced the possibility of their second loss in 15 Premier League matches. Jota, however, ensured a dramatic rescue, extending Liverpool’s unbeaten streak across all competitions to 19 matches since their September defeat to Nottingham Forest.
After their postponed Merseyside derby against Everton, Liverpool has gone two league games without a win, following their previous 3-3 draw against Newcastle. Despite the draws, the Reds remain at the top of the table, holding a five-point lead over second-placed Chelsea.
Liverpool fell behind in the 11th minute when Fulham’s Andreas Pereira expertly volleyed Antonee Robinson’s cross into the net, with a slight deflection off Andy Robertson. Things got worse for Liverpool just six minutes later as Robertson was shown a red card for a professional foul on Harry Wilson, leaving the home side with 10 men for the remainder of the match.
Slot’s men, known for their resilience this season, equalized early in the second half. Cody Gakpo headed in Mohamed Salah’s cross in the 47th minute, marking his ninth goal of the season in all competitions. Fulham regained the lead in the 76th minute when Rodrigo Muniz bundled in a cross from Robinson.
But Jota’s calm finish in the 86th minute from the edge of the area secured a valuable point for the Reds and kept their momentum alive.
Arsenal failed to capitalize on Liverpool’s slip-up, settling for a frustrating 0-0 draw against Everton at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners, known for their strength from set-pieces, have scored 23 goals from corners since the start of last season. However, their lack of creativity in open play once again came into question. Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Arsenal couldn’t find the breakthrough.
After their second consecutive league draw, Arsenal remains third in the table, six points behind Liverpool, who also have a game in hand. The result adds pressure to Arsenal’s efforts to stay in the title race.
At St. James’ Park, Newcastle dismantled Leicester City with a commanding 4-0 victory, handing Ruud van Nistelrooy his first defeat as Leicester manager.
Jacob Murphy opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a precise finish. Bruno Guimaraes doubled Newcastle’s lead early in the second half, nodding in from Lewis Hall’s assist. Moments later, Alexander Isak made it 3-0 with a close-range effort, and Murphy struck again on the hour mark.
The win moves Newcastle closer to the top four, while Leicester, now just two points above the relegation zone, faces an uphill battle under their new manager.
In another dramatic game, Ipswich Town secured a vital 2-1 win over Wolves at Molineux. Wolves’ struggles deepened after an own goal from Matt Doherty gave Ipswich an early lead. Matheus Cunha’s equalizer in the 72nd minute seemed to salvage a point for Wolves, but Jack Taylor’s header in the 94th minute sealed Ipswich’s victory.
The win brings Ipswich within one point of safety, while Wolves, sitting second-bottom, remain under immense pressure after 11 losses in 16 games.
Saturday’s late game will see Nottingham Forest host Aston Villa in a clash of top-four contenders. Both teams are pushing to cement their spots in the league’s upper ranks, promising another exciting fixture.
This weekend offered a whirlwind of emotions for Premier League fans. From Jota’s heroics at Anfield to Newcastle’s dominant display and Arsenal’s frustrations, the title race and relegation battles remain wide open. With plenty of games still to come, fans can expect even more drama as the season progresses.
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