The latest round of Premier League fixtures delivered high drama, dropped points for the giants, and a stunning seven-goal spectacle at St James' Park. On the latest edition of the Guardian's Football Weekly podcast, host Max Rushden was joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, and Jonathan Liew to dissect all the action.
Title Race Twist as Manchester Clubs Falter
The weekend's results threw potential twists into the title race narrative. Manchester City drew their third consecutive Premier League game, failing to capitalise and dropping more precious points in their pursuit of the leaders. Their neighbours also stumbled, as Manchester United were held to a draw against Burnley at Turf Moor. In a curious sideline, former United midfielder Darren Fletcher was spotted in the Burnley dugout during the match.
Newcastle Edge Epic Seven-Goal Thriller
The match of the weekend undoubtedly took place on Tyneside. Newcastle United and Leeds United played out a breathtaking encounter that saw the lead change hands. The visitors, Leeds, led 3-2 heading into injury time, putting Magpies manager Eddie Howe under severe pressure. However, a late, late show from the home side turned the game on its head, securing a dramatic victory and sparing Howe from immediate inquests.
Late Shows and Touchline Drama
Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur lived up to their 'Spursy' nickname of old, leaving it late to secure a result. Their victory provided a perfect farewell for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, who is set for a summer move. At Chelsea, Liam Rosenior watched from the stands as the Blues received another red card, continuing their ill-disciplined season.
Further Premier League talking points included:
- Hair-pulling incidents during Everton's match.
- Brentford's impressive rise to fifth in the table after another win.
- The panel answering listener questions on the podcast.
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