The latest Premier League matchday delivered huge drama in stoppage time. Liverpool snatched a last-gasp victory over Nottingham Forest thanks to a goal from Alexis Mac Allister in the 97th minute, strengthening their position in the race for top spots. Meanwhile, Chelsea, playing with ten men after a red card for Fofana, sensationally drew with Burnley. A similar fate befell Aston Villa, who salvaged a point in their clash with Leeds United thanks to a goal from Tammy Abraham.

Liverpool's Dramatic Finish

Alexis Mac Allister's goal in the 97th minute secured a 1:0 win over Nottingham Forest in controversial circumstances.

Chelsea's Home Slip-Up

Playing with ten men, Chelsea conceded a late goal, drawing 1:1 with Burnley after a goal from Zian Flemming.

James Milner's Record

The veteran became the sole record holder for the number of matches played in the entire history of the Premier League.

Tammy Abraham's Return

The striker rescued a point for Aston Villa in the match against Leeds United, scoring an equalizing goal in the final phase of the game.

Liverpool secured an extremely valuable away win against Nottingham Forest (1:0), although manager Arne Slot admitted after the match that the team „got more than they deserved”. The match was decided in the seventh minute of stoppage time when Alexis Mac Allister beat the home goalkeeper with a precise header. This victory is even more valuable as the Anfield side had to cope without Florian Wirtz, who is struggling with back problems. Manager Slot, however, expressed hope for the German national team player's quick return to the squad ahead of upcoming matches next week. The City Ground stadium in Nottingham, opened in 1898, is one of the most historic venues in England, and the clashes between Liverpool and Forest have a long tradition, dating back to the era of both clubs' dominance in Europe in the late 1970s and early 1980s. At Stamford Bridge, there was a major surprise, where injury-plagued Chelsea could only manage a 1:1 draw with Burnley. The situation for „The Blues” became more complicated after a red card for Wesley Fofana. Despite taking the lead, the Londoners were caught out again right at the death when Zian Flemming's header secured a valuable point for the visitors in their relegation battle. This weekend was also a historic moment for English football thanks to James Milner, who broke the absolute record for appearances in the history of Premier League. Unfortunately, the sporting excitement was marred by racist attacks on social media targeting Fofana and Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri. The stadium ban system in the UK was expanded in 2022 under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act, allowing courts to impose bans of 3 to 10 years for online hate. In another Saturday match, Aston Villa came from behind in their game against Leeds United, finishing with a 1:1 draw. After a phenomenal goal from Anton Stach for the visitors, it was Tammy Abraham, returning to Birmingham, who became the hero for the hosts. The striker kept his cool in the penalty area late in the match, saving his team from a home defeat. All clubs affected by discriminatory incidents have announced close cooperation with the police to punish the perpetrators of online hate. „Sometimes in football you get more than you deserved, but these three points are massive for our Champions League race.” — Arne Slot „2026, it's still the same thing, nothing changes. These people are never punished.” — Wesley Fofana

Mentioned People

  • Arne Slot — Liverpool manager, who admitted his team was lucky in the match against Forest.
  • Alexis Mac Allister — Scorer of the winning goal for Liverpool in the 97th minute of the match.
  • Tammy Abraham — Aston Villa striker, scorer of the equalizing goal in the match against Leeds.
  • Wesley Fofana — Chelsea defender, who received a red card and was a victim of racism.
  • James Milner — New record holder for the number of appearances in the English Premier League.