The Count of Monte Guardiola

Deadline Day chaos mixed with weekend drama! Man City splashes over $200M for Porto’s Nico Gonzalez, while Villa nabs Asensio on loan. Chelsea grabs Amougou, eyes Milan for Félix, and United fears Martínez's ACL injury. West Ham lands Ferguson, and Palace rejects Spurs’ bid for Guéhi. Chelsea’s Chilwell heads to Palace. Meanwhile, City’s embarrassing 5-1 defeat to Arsenal steals the spotlight, while Liverpool escapes lucky at Bournemouth, and the Milan derby delivers its usual drama!

Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez stole the spotlight, bagging two stoppage-time goals to secure a 2-0 win over Brentford and extend their Premier League lead to six points. Arsenal slipped in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, while Nottingham Forest edged Southampton 3-2 to stay level with the Gunners. Everton broke their winless streak under Moyes by toppling Spurs, Ipswich was crushed 6-0 by City, and United faltered against Brighton.

Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United nearly stunned Liverpool with tactical brilliance and mental resilience in their best performance yet. Savinho’s move to Man City’s left wing has rejuvenated the team and unleashed Haaland’s scoring spree. Chelsea’s winless skid continues as Maresca’s non-inverted full-backs leave them exposed in transitions. Arsenal struggles without Odegaard and Saka, Spurs grapple with injuries, Bournemouth’s impactful subs make history, and Nottingham Forest’s rock-solid defense drives their incredible Premier League form.

Liverpool soared eight points clear atop the Premier League with a crushing 5-0 win over West Ham, as Salah hit his 20th goal amidst contract drama. Nottingham Forest stunned everyone by leaping to second with a 2-0 victory over Everton. Ipswich Town rocked Chelsea, securing their first home Premier League win since 2002 with goals from Delap and Hutchinson. Meanwhile, Villa and Brighton drew 2-2, setting the stage for Newcastle to dismantle Manchester United.

Chaos reigned in Matchweek 17 as Liverpool scorched Spurs 6-3, claiming Christmas atop the Premier League. Aston Villa deepened Man City’s spiral with a ruthless 2-1 victory, leaving Guardiola's fallen giants flailing in seventh. Nottingham Forest stunned Brentford, smashing their fortress to seize a Champions League spot, while Wolves clawed past Leicester in Pereira's debut. Rising phenom Jhon Duran lit up the weekend, capping a round brimming with shockwaves, sizzling goals, and festive fireworks.

Matchweek 16 was pure Premier League chaos. Title hopefuls Arsenal and Liverpool stumbled, while Man City imploded in derby drama. Tottenham and Chelsea surged, Forest roared back. Meanwhile, Southampton and Wolves sacked managers, Leicester collapsed, and Villa’s slump deepened. Crystal Palace shined, Brighton faded, and Bournemouth clawed their way to European contention. Unpredictable, relentless, and utterly thrilling—this season delivers shocks every week.

Liverpool cemented their dominance atop the Premier League with a commanding 2-0 win over Manchester City, while Manchester United dismantled Everton 4-0, capitalizing on defensive errors. Newcastle scraped a fortunate draw against Crystal Palace, managing just one attempt all game, while Brighton’s wastefulness in front of goal saw them settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw with Southampton despite overwhelming attacking pressure. A weekend of drama left some teams counting their blessings and others cursing missed chances.

Matchweek 12 delivered fireworks across the Premier League, shaking the table from top to bottom. Liverpool surged eight points clear after a gritty comeback at Southampton, while Manchester City crumbled in a shocking 4-0 home loss to Tottenham, marking Pep Guardiola's worst defeat since 2003. Arsenal dazzled with a 3-0 win, Brighton's João Pedro continued his sizzling form, and Wolves climbed out of relegation with Matheus Cunha stealing the spotlight. Chelsea’s victory ended Leicester’s Steve Cooper era, while Everton misfired yet again. Even Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United debut couldn’t dodge frustration in a dramatic Ipswich draw. Premier League chaos at its finest.

Pep Guardiola tasted an unfamiliar bitterness as Manchester City crashed to their fourth straight loss, this time against a rampant Brighton. Despite Haaland’s early strike, City was shredded by a relentless Brighton side, exposing their Rodri-sized gap in midfield. Joao Pedro and Matt O'Riley sealed the upset, making history with the most big chances conceded by Guardiola’s City. Meanwhile, Liverpool surged further ahead at the top with Salah again proving unstoppable, as Aston Villa crumbled. Spurs? No surprise—another home disaster. The Premier League never fails to shock.

Week 8 of the Premier League has delivered plenty of drama, with Liverpool and Manchester City claiming their usual top spots, while Arsenal’s shocking 2-0 loss to Bournemouth raises eyebrows. Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Chelsea was another step forward under Arne Slot, but they still look shaky on defense. Arsenal’s red card troubles continue to sabotage their title chase, now with three in eight games. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s second-half comeback against Brentford was a much-needed boost, but consistency remains their Achilles heel.