Premier League results: City defeated Newcastle, Liverpool humiliated by Forest, Chelsea closed in on Arsenal.
Sunday, 23 November 2025 | 06:43
Author: Arif S

Source: Between
Manchester City stumbled again in their title pursuit after Newcastle United snatched a crucial victory at St. James' Park. Harvey Barnes' double strike forced The Citizens to drop valuable points and failed to pressure league leaders Arsenal.
Newcastle played with confidence from the opening whistle, fueled by roaring home support. Despite City's ball possession, The Magpies' aggressive pressing created an end-to-end contest immediately after kickoff.
City nearly broke through when Erling Haaland met Rayan Cherki's precise cross, but Nick Pope reacted swiftly to make a crucial save.
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Newcastle's counterattacks proved devastating. Barnes and Bruno Guimaraes' relentless movement forced City's defenders into constant scrambling.
The breakthrough came in the second half when Barnes lashed a measured shot from the left. Though Gianluigi Donnarumma dove correctly, the ball rocketed into the corner.
City responded quickly through a set piece, with Ruben Dias capitalizing on defensive lapse to head home and reignite their hopes.
But Newcastle's joy returned swiftly when Barnes pounced on a loose ball to restore their lead.
Despite City's intensified pressure, Newcastle maintained disciplined defending until the final whistle.
Anfield Shock as Liverpool Collapse
A seismic upset unfolded at Anfield where Nottingham Forest dismantled Liverpool 3-0. Forest's commanding performance signaled significant resurgence under new manager Sean Dyche.
Liverpool dominated possession early, circulating the ball relentlessly to penetrate Forest's compact defense.
A defensive lapse proved costly when Murillo capitalized on a goalmouth scramble from a corner, putting Forest ahead.
Liverpool struggled to break down Forest's stubborn blocks after halftime. Nicolo Savona doubled the lead by converting Neco Williams' cross, silencing Anfield.
Forest grew increasingly assured defensively while Liverpool lacked creativity in critical areas.
Morgan Gibbs-White sealed the historic win by finishing another chaotic penalty box sequence, leaving Liverpool in a precarious league position.
Chelsea Extend Winning Streak
At Turf Moor, Chelsea continued their upward trajectory with a 2-0 victory over Burnley, propelling The Blues to second place in the Premier League table.
Enzo Maresca's side dominated early through high pressing and aggressive wing play from Pedro Neto and Jamie Gittens. Burnley's attacks lacked cutting edge.
Neto broke the deadlock by heading home Gittens' pinpoint cross, cementing Chelsea's control.
Burnley showed more ambition after halftime, but Chelsea's midfield remained resolute and combative.
Enzo Fernandez sealed victory late with a powerful strike after Marc Gulu's driving run created space. This win solidifies Chelsea's status as serious title contenders while Burnley's struggles deepen.










