Liverpool’s troubles in the Premier League continued on Saturday as the defending champions were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw at Leeds United.
In the day’s early kickoff, Arsenal also recorded a disappointing result against Aston Villa; paving way for Manchester City to keep up the pressure with a smooth win over Sunderland.
The results tightened the Premier League title chase once again.
Liverpool looked in full control at Elland Road after a strong first half, but the match turned into a six-goal rollercoaster.
Hugo Ekitike scored twice early in the second half to put Liverpool ahead, before a foul by Ibrahima Konaté allowed Leeds back into the game from the penalty spot.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored, Anton Stach equalised, and although Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s lead, Elland Road erupted late.
In added time, Ao Tanaka finished calmly at the far post to secure a draw for Leeds.
The champions now sit eighth and are still searching for consistency under Arne Slot.
At Villa Park, Arsenal were hit with a painful late blow as Aston Villa scored in stoppage time to win 2-1. Leandro Trossard had brought Arsenal level after Matty Cash’s opener, but a last-minute scramble in the box allowed Emiliano Buendía to fire the winner high into the net.
It was a frustrating end for Mikel Arteta’s side, who have already dropped crucial away points this season.
Manchester City, meanwhile, looked comfortable in their 3-0 win over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium.
Ruben Dias smashed in a long-range opener, Josko Gvardiol doubled the lead before halftime, and Phil Foden wrapped things up with a close-range header.
After a shaky start to the season, City now sit just two points behind Arsenal and seem to be building momentum again.
Chelsea also dropped points after being held to a goalless draw at Bournemouth.
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Tottenham, on the other hand, finally recorded a home league win, beating Brentford 2-0. Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka was an unused substitute for Brentford in that match.
Everton continued their steady rise with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
The Super Eagles duo of Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina remained out injured and were unavailable for Forest, though both players — along with Onyeka — are named in Nigeria’s 54-man provisional AFCON squad.
Newcastle sealed a 2-1 win over Burnley, helped by a brilliant corner-kick goal from Bruno Guimarães.
With the festive fixtures approaching, the Premier League table is tightening, and every point now feels like it carries double weight.
