Rodrigo Muniz with an injury-time winner
Late goals, key red cards, and penalty misses dominate a thrilling day of Premier League action.
Boxing Day brought plenty of drama in the Premier League as Chelsea suffered a shock defeat at home to Fulham, Tottenham slipped up against Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle cruised past 10-man Aston Villa at St James’ Park.
Fulham Stun Chelsea with Late Heroics
Chelsea appeared poised to secure three points at Stamford Bridge after Cole Palmer’s first-half strike gave them the lead. However, Fulham had other ideas. Harry Wilson leveled the score before Rodrigo Muniz netted a dramatic winner, leaving Chelsea stunned.
The result keeps Chelsea four points behind Liverpool, who have two games in hand, while Fulham climbed to eighth, delivering a significant blow to The Blues’ hopes of climbing the table.
Tottenham Slump at Nottingham Forest
Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham endured a frustrating 1-0 defeat at the City Ground. Former Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga scored in the 28th minute, finishing off a slick counterattack. Spurs failed to find an equalizer, and their misery deepened as Djed Spence received a second yellow card in stoppage time.
The victory pushed Nottingham Forest into third place, while Spurs languish in 11th, struggling for form.
Newcastle Dominate Against 10-Man Aston Villa
Newcastle capitalized on an early advantage at St James’ Park, beating Aston Villa 3-0. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in the second minute, and the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Jhon Duran was sent off for an apparent stamp on Fabian Schar.
Alexander Isak doubled Newcastle’s lead in the second half, and Joelinton added a late third, ensuring a comfortable win. Newcastle remain four points behind Arsenal, who sit in fourth with a game in hand.
West Ham Edge Southampton in Vital Win
West Ham secured a crucial 1-0 victory over struggling Southampton at St. Mary’s. Jarrod Bowen converted Niclas Fullkrug’s knockdown in the 59th minute to earn three points for the visitors.
The win lifted West Ham above Manchester United into 13th place, while Southampton remains rooted at the bottom of the table with just six points.
Elsewhere in the League
Crystal Palace played out a goalless draw with Bournemouth, leaving Oliver Glasner’s side in 16th and Bournemouth in sixth.
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s difficult run continued as they drew 1-1 at home to Everton in the day’s early kick-off. Bernardo Silva’s opener was canceled out by a stunning Iliman Ndiaye equalizer, and Erling Haaland missed a penalty, adding to City’s frustrations. Pep Guardiola’s side sits in seventh, at risk of missing out on European football, while Everton occupy 15th place.
With late goals, decisive red cards, and high-stakes drama, Boxing Day delivered a thrilling feast of Premier League action that could have significant implications for the table.
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