Premier League Weekend Review (November 1–2 2025)
The highlight of the weekend was the return to winning ways for the defending champions, while the London Derby saw a tight contest settled by a single goal.
Liverpool Ends Losing Streak with Landmark Win
Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa (Saturday, November 1)
Defending Premier League champions Liverpool finally found a moment of respite, ending a “run of four successive league defeats” with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield. The poor run of form had “raised question marks over Liverpool’s title defence,” but manager Arne Slot’s side “finally jump-started their campaign with three points.”
- Mohamed Salah’s Milestone: The deadlock was broken just before half-time by Mohamed Salah’s 250th goal for Liverpool, a “landmark effort” that came courtesy of an error from Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
- Decisive Second Goal: The win was sealed near the hour mark when Ryan Gravenberch scored with a deflected effort.
- Manager’s Reaction: Slot hailed “special” Salah for reaching the 250-goal milestone, while Virgil van Dijk reportedly slammed the “ridiculous” Liverpool “noise,” saying, “Like we’re in a relegation battle.” The victory leaves Liverpool seven points behind league leaders Arsenal, a gap Slot will be focused on closing.
Man Utd Snatch a Point in High-Scoring Draw
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Manchester United (Saturday, November 1)
Manchester United’s run of three consecutive league wins came to an end, but they managed to salvage a point in a competitive 2-2 draw at the City Ground.
- Quick Concession: Ruben Amorim’s side initially took the lead through Casemiro, but they quickly fell 2-1 down just five minutes into the second half after a “spell of calamitous defending” allowed the hosts to score two quick-fire goals.
- The Rescue Act: Encouragingly for the Red Devils, they did not “self-implode further.” The point was earned late on when Amad Diallo sent a “delightful 81st minute volley” into the back of the net for the equalizing goal.
- Manager’s Take: Ruben Amorim praised his team, saying he sensed a “change in mentality after Man Utd rescue late draw.”
North London Derby Showdown
Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Chelsea (Saturday, November 1)
In the weekend’s high-stakes London Derby, it was Chelsea who edged out a tight victory over their rivals, Tottenham Hotspur.
- The Decisive Goal: The only goal of the game saw Chelsea claim a vital three points against Spurs, who sit third in the table.
- The Context: The match was highly anticipated, with commentators noting that “it’s rarely boring when Tottenham and Chelsea renew their rivalry.”
Other Results & League Leaders
- Burnley 0-2 Arsenal: League leaders Arsenal cruised to a comfortable win away at Burnley, surging seven points clear at the top of the table.
- Brighton 3-0 Leeds: Brighton secured a comprehensive home victory over newly promoted Leeds United.
- Fulham 3-0 Wolves: Fulham dominated Wolverhampton Wanderers in a significant home win.
