Premier League fans were treated to pure chaos this weekend as late goals, defensive meltdowns and VAR debates reshaped the title race. From North London despair to Elland Road pandemonium, matchday action on 6 and 7 December delivered enough drama to fuel weeks of football chatter across social media.
Buendia Breaks Arsenal Hearts At The Death
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Aston Villa supporters will be replaying this moment for years. Deep into stoppage time, Emiliano Buendia pounced inside a frantic penalty area to snatch a 2–1 victory over Arsenal and blow the title race wide open.
Villa Park erupted. Arsenal were stunned. And suddenly Unai Emery’s side, now enjoying six consecutive home wins, pushed themselves firmly into the top two conversation.
Arsenal’s frustration was evident long before Buendia’s strike. Bukayo Saka had a goal ruled out for offside after VAR intervention, Leandro Trossard found an equaliser after coming on, and Martin Odegaard was twice denied brilliantly by Emiliano Martinez. But Villa refused to fold, and Buendia’s cool finish ended Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Man City Keep Pressure On League Leaders
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Manchester City did exactly what champions tend to do. They handled their business without fuss, beating Sunderland 3–0 at the Etihad to move within two points of Arsenal.
Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol scored before half-time, as if competing in their own defenders-only highlight reel, while Phil Foden added a third with a clean finish after the break. Pep Guardiola’s side looked comfortable, composed and very much in the hunt.
With Arsenal slipping, City’s calm performance felt like a statement and a reminder that they are not out of the league title just yet.
Spurs Ease Tension With A Needed Win
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Tottenham fans have not been shy lately about expressing their nerves, but a solid 2–0 win over Brentford helped ease the tension.
Richarlison opened the scoring after 25 minutes, sending the home crowd into relief rather than rapture, and Xavi Simons grabbed his first Spurs goal just before half-time. Thomas Frank, facing his former club, finally enjoyed a smooth evening after a rocky patch of results.
Chelsea Held In Goalless Stalemate
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Chelsea’s struggles continued with a 0–0 draw away at Bournemouth. Cole Palmer returned to the starting lineup, but the Blues once again failed to find the back of the net.
Supporters voiced their frustrations online, calling for urgency, creativity and, in some cases, a complete reset of the attacking structure. After a loss to Leeds midweek, Chelsea now find themselves slipping further away from the leaders.
Liverpool Lose Control As Leeds Fight Back In A 3–3 Thriller
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If Liverpool needed a calm evening, Elland Road made sure they got the opposite. The Reds were cruising at 2–0 thanks to a Hugo Ekitike brace, but a wild final 30 minutes saw Leeds mount an astonishing comeback.
A penalty from Dominic Calvert Lewin sparked belief, Anton Stach curled in an equaliser, and after Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s lead, Ao Tanaka smashed home a 96th-minute leveller to send Elland Road into delirium.
Arne Slot cut a visibly frustrated figure as pressure continues to mount. For Leeds, the point felt like a lifeline in their fight for survival.
Palace Sink Fulham To Climb Into Fourth Place
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Crystal Palace continued one of the most surprising climbs of the season with a 2–1 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Eagles, who lifted the FA Cup last season and stunned Liverpool in the Community Shield, are now in the top four and dreaming of European nights.
Marc Guehi’s powerful late header sealed victory after goals from Eddie Nketiah and Harry Wilson had the match poised tightly.
Brighton Rescue A Point As West Ham Rage At VAR
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Brighton and West Ham produced another late twist in a weekend full of them. Jarrod Bowen thought he had moved West Ham out of the relegation zone with a scrappy goal, but Georginio Rutter struck in stoppage time to steal a 1–1 draw.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was furious after VAR allowed the goal despite claims of handball in the buildup. His post-match interview spread quickly online, with fans debating whether the officials had been too lenient.
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