Drama unfolded in the Premier League 3pm fixtures as Crystal Palace stunned Liverpool, Chelsea collapsed against Brighton, while Manchester City crushed Burnley. Full results, key moments, and analysis inside.
Chelsea 1–3 Brighton
Enzo Fernández put Chelsea ahead, but the game flipped when Trevoh Chalobah saw red after a VAR check. Brighton took full advantage, scoring three times late on through Danny Welbeck and Maxim De Cuyper to stun Stamford Bridge.
Key takeaway: Chelsea’s discipline continues to cost them points, while Brighton’s resilience is elite.
Crystal Palace 2–1 Liverpool
Palace struck first via Ismaïla Sarr and held firm until Federico Chiesa equalised in the 87th minute. Just when Liverpool thought they had rescued a point, Eddie Nketiah scored in the 97th minute to spark Selhurst Park chaos.
Key takeaway: Liverpool’s perfect start is over; Palace proved they can compete with the best.
Leeds United 2–2 Bournemouth
A seesaw battle ended in late heartbreak for Leeds as 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi volleyed home a stoppage-time equaliser for Bournemouth. Leeds dominated phases, but sloppy defending cost them two points.
Key takeaway: Leeds remain leaky in big moments; Bournemouth’s young guns continue to impress.
Manchester City 5–1 Burnley
City showed no mercy at the Etihad. Two own goals from Maxime Estève, combined with an Erling Haaland brace, sealed another ruthless win for Pep Guardiola’s men. Burnley had no answers to City’s relentless attack.
Key takeaway: Haaland is back in killer mode; City look unstoppable in their title chase.
Final Thoughts
The 3pm fixtures reminded us why the Premier League is the most unpredictable league in the world. Liverpool were humbled, Chelsea’s crisis deepened, while Manchester City proved why they are still the team to beat.
From red cards to last-gasp winners, this Saturday will be remembered as
one of the most dramatic of the season.