The roar of the Old Trafford crowd was silenced in dramatic fashion as Fulham, inspired by their Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, snatched a stunning 2-1 victory over Manchester United in stoppage time. Bassey, on loan from Rangers, opened the scoring with his first goal for the club, firing home in the first half. United, chasing a Champions League spot, seemed to have salvaged a point through Harry Maguire’s late equaliser, but Iwobi had other plans. In the 97th minute, the former Arsenal man pounced on a loose ball to send the travelling Fulham faithful into ecstasy and secure a historic win for the Cottagers against their illustrious opponents.
This result throws the Premier League title race wide open, with Manchester City and Arsenal capitalising on Liverpool’s League Cup final absence by closing the gap at the top. City edged past Bournemouth 1-0 thanks to Phil Foden’s ninth league goal of the season, while Arsenal continued their impressive form with a dominant 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle. The Gunners have now scored 15 goals in their last three league games and are breathing down the necks of both City and Liverpool.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa tightened their grip on fourth place with a comfortable 4-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. Douglas Luiz starred with a brace, while Leon Bailey added another after Forest threatened a comeback with two goals of their own. Crystal Palace celebrated the arrival of new manager Oliver Glasner with a 3-0 win over struggling Burnley, pushing the Clarets closer to the relegation zone. Everton, embroiled in their own battle against the drop, were left feeling frustrated after Brighton’s Lewis Dunk equalised deep into stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.
While the spotlight shines brightest on the title race and the fight for European football, the battle to avoid relegation remains equally captivating. Everton’s late heartbreak leaves them precariously placed just above the drop zone, while Burnley’s defeat sees them join Sheffield United on the lowest rung of the table. With ten games remaining, the fight for Premier League survival promises to be a nail-biting affair.
This weekend’s action provided a rollercoaster ride of emotions, offering glimpses of both hope and despair for various teams. From the jubilant Nigerians in Fulham colors to the dejected Evertonians left wondering what might have been, the Premier League continues to enthrall with its unpredictable twists and turns.
