City's title hopes hit, Liverpool denied late

A dramatic Sunday of Premier League action saw Manchester City's title hopes suffer a major blow as Chelsea snatched a late equaliser, while Liverpool were denied victory by a stunning Fulham goal in the dying seconds. Brian Brobbey continued his excellent form with a late equaliser for Sunderland against Tottenham, and Manchester United's poor run continued with a draw at Leeds.

Manchester City 1-1 Chelsea: Late Drama Hands Arsenal Huge Boost

Manchester City's title aspirations took a significant hit as Chelsea grabbed a dramatic 94th-minute equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side had appeared destined for victory until the final moments, leaving them six points behind leaders Arsenal.

Tijjani Reijnders had given City a deserved lead just before halftime with a superb strike into the top corner, his fifth Premier League goal of the season. The Dutch midfielder's effort capped a dominant first-half display from the hosts.

City continued to control proceedings after the break, with Chelsea rarely threatening on the counter-attack. Guardiola's side appeared to be cruising towards three points that would have kept the pressure on Arsenal.

Then came the 94th minute. Malo Gusto, who had started at left-back before switching flanks when Jorrel Hato was introduced in the second half, burst down the right and delivered a cross to the back post. Enzo Fernández bundled the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma to spark wild celebrations among the travelling Chelsea supporters.

Chelsea were led by interim manager Calum McFarlane following the sacking of Enzo Maresca. Hato, the former Ajax defender, impressed after coming on and made several important interceptions.

Guardiola's cynical reaction on the touchline told the story, City had dominated but came away with just a point. They now sit level with third-placed Aston Villa, six points behind Arsenal.

Manchester City tickets holders witnessed a frustrating afternoon, while Chelsea tickets supporters celebrated a valuable point against one of their title rivals.

Fulham 2-2 Liverpool: Gakpo's Joy Turns to Despair

Liverpool's disappointing start to 2026 continued as they surrendered a stoppage-time lead to draw 2-2 at Fulham in extraordinary circumstances. Cody Gakpo thought he had won it for the Reds in the 94th minute, only for Harrison Reed to produce a stunning equaliser three minutes later.

Arne Slot's side are badly missing their injured strikers Hugo Ekitiké and Alexander Isak, as well as Mohamed Salah who is away at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt. Gakpo was deployed as a central striker but struggled to make an impact for much of the contest.

Former Liverpool winger Harry Wilson gave Fulham an early lead, and the hosts largely contained the visitors' attacking threat. Florian Wirtz equalised after the break with just his second goal since his £125 million summer move, but Liverpool couldn't find a way to take control.

Fulham hit the crossbar and Virgil van Dijk made a crucial clearance to prevent Raúl Jiménez from restoring the lead. Then, in the 94th minute, Gakpo finally found the net to spark jubilant scenes. The Dutchman ripped off his shirt in celebration, believing he had secured all three points.

The joy was short-lived. Reed's spectacular strike in the 97th minute left Gakpo, who had been substituted by that point, looking on in disbelief as Craven Cottage erupted.

Liverpool have now drawn back-to-back matches following the 0-0 stalemate against Leeds on New Year's Day. Liverpool tickets holders face an anxious wait as their team prepare for Thursday's trip to Arsenal.

Leeds United 1-1 Manchester United: Red Devils' Slump Continues

Manchester United's poor form extended into the new year as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Leeds United. Matheus Cunha's equaliser cancelled out Brenden Aaronson's opener, but Rúben Amorim's side couldn't find a winner despite late pressure.

United thought they had taken an early lead when Cunha finished after eight minutes, but the Brazilian was flagged for offside. Leeds then came close through Dominic Calvert-Lewin, whose header crashed against the post.

The breakthrough came after sloppy defending from United. Aaronson pounced on a loose ball and calmly slotted past the goalkeeper to give Leeds the lead. The response was swift—Amorim introduced Joshua Zirkzee, who immediately teed up Cunha to equalise with a composed finish.

Both teams had chances to win it. Noah Okafor tested goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a fierce strike for Leeds, while Benjamin Sesko volleyed narrowly wide for United. Cunha struck the post in the closing stages, but neither side could find a winner.

Leeds remain unbeaten since December 3rd, while United's struggles continue. Manchester United tickets holders have now witnessed consecutive draws against teams they would have expected to beat.

Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Sunderland: Brobbey Strikes Again

Brian Brobbey continued his remarkable run of form with a late equaliser to earn Sunderland a 1-1 draw at Tottenham. The former Ajax striker has been instrumental in the Black Cats' impressive season.

Spurs took the lead on the half-hour mark through Ben Davies, who got the final touch after Micky van de Ven's initial effort. The hosts appeared comfortable until Brobbey struck ten minutes from time.

The Dutch striker combined brilliantly with Enzo Le Fée before firing a left-footed shot past Guglielmo Vicario into the corner. It was another crucial goal for Brobbey, who has transformed his season after initially serving as a substitute behind Wilson Isidor.

Since October, Brobbey has delivered match-defining contributions against Chelsea, Arsenal, and Bournemouth. His goal today continues that impressive run for the club he joined for £20 million in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur tickets holders saw their team surrender the lead late on, while Sunderland tickets supporters celebrated another resilient result.

Title Race Implications

Arsenal's victory at Bournemouth on Saturday means they now hold a commanding six-point lead over Manchester City and Aston Villa. With City dropping points against Chelsea, the Gunners' path to a first title since 2004 looks increasingly clear.

Liverpool's struggles without their key attackers have seen them fall further behind in the race. Thursday's trip to Arsenal represents a must-win game if they are to maintain any realistic title hopes.

Manchester United remain in mid-table obscurity, while Tottenham's inconsistency continues to frustrate their supporters.

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