The Premier League served up another weekend of high drama and unexpected results, leaving the title race and European battles finely poised. The latest episode of the Guardian's Football Weekly podcast, hosted by Max Rushden with Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Liew, dissected all the action where the Manchester giants stumbled and late winners stole the headlines.
Manchester Clubs Stumble as Title Hopes Dented
The weekend's narrative was dominated by dropped points for the two Manchester clubs. Manchester City drew their third consecutive Premier League game, a result that further complicates their pursuit of the leaders. Across town, Manchester United also slipped up, held to a draw away at Burnley. In a curious twist, former United midfielder Darren Fletcher was observed in the Burnley dugout, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture at Turf Moor.
Late Shows and Emotional Goodbyes
Elsewhere, the phenomenon of 'Dr Tottenham' – the tendency for Spurs' opponents to end long winless runs – was in evidence, but Antonio Conte's side left it late to secure a result. The match also provided a perfect farewell for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, who said goodbye to the club in the best possible fashion. At St James' Park, spectators were treated to a seven-goal thriller. Leeds United, heading into injury time with a 3-2 lead, snatched a dramatic late winner, a result that turned the post-match discussion from Eddie Howe's future to a remarkable comeback.
Red Cards, Hair-Pulling and Bees on the Rise
The drama wasn't confined to the north. At Stamford Bridge, Liam Rosenior watched from the stands as Chelsea received yet another red card in a contentious match. Goodison Park witnessed a flashpoint as an incident of hair-pulling marred Everton's match. On a more positive note, Brentford's impressive season continued as they climbed to fifth in the Premier League table, cementing their status as one of the stories of the campaign.
The Football Weekly panel also tackled listeners' questions, wrapping up another comprehensive review of the footballing weekend. The podcast, which listeners can support via the Guardian, is also available across social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, ensuring fans don't miss a moment of the analysis.
