Chelsea delivered a thrilling 4-3 comeback win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, moving within four points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Arsenal stumbled to a 1-1 draw with Fulham, missing the chance to close the gap.
Starting seven points behind Liverpool, Chelsea faced an early setback when Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski gave Spurs a two-goal lead within 11 minutes. Jadon Sancho responded with a superb strike to halve the deficit before halftime.
The second half belonged to Chelsea. Cole Palmer’s penalty in the 61st minute levelled the score, and Enzo Fernandez’s strike 12 minutes later gave Chelsea the lead. Palmer sealed the win with a composed “Panenka” penalty, though Son Heung-min added a late goal for Spurs.
Chelsea now sit second with 31 points from 15 games, two points ahead of Arsenal. Liverpool, with a game in hand, remain on 35 points.
Manager Enzo Maresca praised his team’s focus but downplayed title hopes. “We are not ready. Arsenal, City, and Liverpool are far ahead, but we improve day by day,” he told Sky Sports.
Arsenal’s Frustration at Fulham
Earlier, Arsenal’s four-match winning streak ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw at Fulham. Raul Jimenez opened the scoring with a brilliant finish, capitalizing on defensive vulnerabilities. Arsenal equalized through William Saliba’s close-range effort from a corner.
The Gunners thought they had secured a late winner when Bukayo Saka headed home in stoppage time, but VAR ruled Gabriel Martinelli offside in the buildup. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment, saying, “We dominated the game from start to finish but couldn’t capitalize.”
Late Drama Across the League
Elsewhere, Leicester salvaged a 2-2 draw against Brighton with two late goals. Jamie Vardy’s 86th-minute strike and an assist for Bobby De Cordova-Reid in stoppage time denied Brighton the win.
Bournemouth staged a dramatic turnaround at Ipswich, scoring twice in the dying moments to win 2-1. Ipswich, still seeking their first home top-flight win in 22 years, was left heartbroken.
Chelsea’s statement win, Arsenal’s setback, and late-game drama across the Premier League showcased a weekend full of twists and turns. The title race and relegation battle remain as unpredictable as ever.
