Premier League action turned the form book upside down today, with late drama dominating the afternoon and shaking up both the title race and European qualification spots.

Title Aspirations Dented: Liverpool Stunned, Chelsea Crumbles

Crystal Palace ended Liverpool’s perfect start with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park. A stoppage-time winner from substitute Eddie Nketiah sealed the win, extending Palace’s unbeaten run to 18 games and cutting Liverpool’s lead at the top.

Chelsea suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Despite leading at halftime, a second-half red card turned the tide. Danny Welbeck scored twice, including a late goal, deepening Chelsea’s crisis and raising questions about their direction.

More Misery for Manchester United

Manchester United fell to a 3-1 loss away to Brentford. Igor Thiago netted twice, while Bruno Fernandes missed a crucial penalty that could have leveled the score. The defeat highlights United’s defensive issues and lack of cohesion under Ruben Amorim.

Late Drama Everywhere Else

• Tottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Wolverhampton Wanderers, salvaging a point thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser from Joao Palhinha.
• Leeds United were held to a 2-2 draw by AFC Bournemouth, who scored in added time to snatch a point.
• Sunderland edged Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground, increasing pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou.

Man City Cruise

Manchester City were the only pre-season favourites to enjoy a comfortable afternoon, beating Burnley 5-1. Erling Haaland scored twice late on, while Burnley’s Maxime Estève added to the misery with two own goals. City remain firmly in the title hunt.

In a league defined by unpredictability, today’s results prove that no lead is safe and no fixture is routine. The table is tighter than ever, setting up a thrilling run into the winter fixtures.