Brentford and Liverpool were both held to goalless draws, highlighting a day where defenses largely outshone attacks. Brentford and Tottenham played out a 0-0 draw, while Liverpool were unable to break down a resilient Leeds United side, finishing 0-0 at Anfield. Sunderland also held Manchester City to a goalless draw, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side frustrated in their push for the top spots.
Other Thursday results included a 1-1 draw between Crystal Palace and Fulham. Odsonne Édouard Mateta opened the scoring for Palace in the 39th minute, only for Tom Cairney to equalize for the visitors in the 80th.
Tuesday’s earlier fixtures set a high-scoring contrast to Thursday’s quieter results. Arsenal demolished Aston Villa 4-1, with goals from Magalhães, Zubimendi, Trossard, and Jesus, while Newcastle’s Joelinton, Wissa, and Guimaraes secured a 3-1 win at Burnley. Chelsea were held 2-2 by Bournemouth, Manchester United drew 1-1 with Wolves, Nottingham Forest lost 0-2 to Everton, and West Ham played out a 2-2 draw with Brighton.
Thursday’s stalemates underline the unpredictability of the Premier League, where even top sides can be frustrated by determined defenses, keeping the race for points tightly contested.
Here’s a summary of Thursday’s results:
- Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
- Liverpool 0-0 Leeds
- Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City
And key Tuesday results for context:
- Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa
- Burnley 1-3 Newcastle
- Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth
- Manchester United 1-1 Wolves
- Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton
- West Ham 2-2 Brighton
The mix of results highlights both the competitiveness and the surprises the league continues to deliver.