Liverpool, Arsenal falter as Newcastle beats Leicester

Diogo Jota rescued Liverpool from a potential upset as the Premier League leaders fought back to secure a 2-2 draw with Fulham at Anfield, despite playing with 10 men for most of the match.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s title ambitions took a hit after a goalless draw against Everton at the Emirates.

Liverpool Hold On After Robertson’s Red Card

Liverpool’s afternoon began poorly when Andreas Pereira’s deflected volley put Fulham ahead in the 11th minute. The Reds’ troubles deepened just six minutes later as Andy Robertson was shown a red card for a professional foul on Harry Wilson.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Liverpool leveled early in the second half when Cody Gakpo scored his ninth goal of the season with a header from Mohamed Salah’s cross.

Fulham regained the lead in the 76th minute, with Rodrigo Muniz bundling home Antonee Robinson’s cross. However, Jota salvaged a point for Liverpool in the 86th minute, coolly slotting past Bernd Leno from the edge of the area.

Liverpool remain five points clear at the top, though second-placed Chelsea can close the gap with a win over Brentford on Sunday.

Arsenal Struggle for Goals Against Everton

Arsenal failed to capitalize on Liverpool’s stumble, held to a 0-0 draw by a resolute Everton side. Despite dominating possession, the Gunners struggled to convert opportunities, underscoring ongoing concerns about their lack of firepower outside set-pieces.

With two consecutive draws, Arsenal remain in third place, six points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

Newcastle Crush Leicester in Van Nistelrooy’s First Loss

Newcastle delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Leicester, handing Ruud van Nistelrooy his first defeat since taking charge. Goals from Jacob Murphy, Bruno Guimaraes, Alexander Isak, and another from Murphy condemned Leicester to a tough outing at St. James’ Park. The loss leaves Leicester hovering just two points above the relegation zone.

Ipswich Snatch Late Winner Against Wolves

Jack Taylor’s stoppage-time header secured a vital 2-1 win for Ipswich against fellow relegation strugglers Wolves at Molineux. Wolves’ Matheus Cunha had earlier canceled out Matt Doherty’s own goal, but Taylor’s late strike earned Ipswich their second league win of the season. Wolves remain in deep trouble, sitting second from the bottom with 11 defeats in 16 matches.

Upcoming Action

Saturday’s late match sees Nottingham Forest hosting Aston Villa in a top-four battle, as the Premier League continues to deliver drama at both ends of the table.