October 4, 2025-Published by Cyril
The Premier League delivered pure chaos, history, and heartbreak on Saturday as Arsenal climbed to the top of the table, Manchester United finally gave Ruben Amorim some breathing space, and a 17-year-old boy named Estevão Willian sent Stamford Bridge into absolute madness with a last-minute winner against Liverpool.
At the Emirates, Mikel Arteta marked his 300th game in charge in style as Arsenal outclassed West Ham 2–0 to move one point clear at the summit. The Gunners were dominant from start to finish, and it was written in the stars that Declan Rice, the man who left West Ham for a club-record £105 million in 2023, would be the one to haunt his former side. Rice smashed home a rebound with pure venom after Eberechi Eze’s strike was parried by Alphonse Areola, sending the Emirates into a roar of celebration.
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Bukayo Saka later sealed the win from the penalty spot after Jurrien Timber was brought down in the box by El Hadji Malick Diouf. It was a professional performance from a team that now looks every bit ready to end its 22-year Premier League title drought. However, there was one sour note for the Gunners as captain Martin Ødegaard limped off injured — his third setback of the season. Still, Arsenal’s squad depth and mentality are beginning to show the maturity of true champions.
While Arsenal fans celebrated, all eyes turned to Stamford Bridge — and what happened there was straight out of a movie. Liverpool, fighting to reclaim top spot, were stunned in the 96th minute by Chelsea’s new teenage sensation, Estevão Willian, the Brazilian wonderkid born in 2007.
With the game hanging in the balance, Estevão burst into the box, showing the calmness of a veteran as he fired home his first-ever Premier League goal to hand Chelsea a dramatic 1–0 victory. The Bridge erupted, fans lost their voices, and the commentator’s cry said it all:
- “ESTEVAAOOOO! ESTEVAOOOO! The 2007-born boy scores his first goal and wins the game for Chelsea!”
It was a moment that reminded fans why we love football — youth, emotion, and unpredictability all rolled into one. For Liverpool, it was a bitter blow. They now trail Arsenal by a single point after failing to capitalize on their earlier momentum in the title race.
Elsewhere, at Old Trafford, Manchester United finally gave manager Ruben Amorim something to smile about. The Portuguese coach has been under immense pressure after collecting just 34 points in his previous 33 Premier League matches, but his side delivered a solid 2–0 win over Sunderland to ease the tension.
Mason Mount opened the scoring early, connecting beautifully with a cross from Bryan Mbeumo, while Benjamin Šeško doubled the lead before halftime with a smart poacher’s finish. Amorim’s tactical tweaks paid off, and new goalkeeper Senne Lammens impressed with a clean sheet on debut. It was a performance that silenced Old Trafford’s critics — at least for now.
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Over in Leeds, Tottenham Hotspur continued their strong form under new manager Thomas Frank, securing a gritty 2–1 win over Leeds United at Elland Road. Mohammed Kudus scored his first goal for Spurs to seal the victory after Noah Okafor had earlier canceled out Mathys Tel’s opener. The result lifted Spurs to third in the table, signaling that they’re very much in the title mix.
As the dust settles on this electrifying Premier League weekend, one thing is clear — the race for the title is heating up. Arsenal look ruthless, Liverpool are wounded, Chelsea have found their new prodigy, Manchester United are breathing again, and Tottenham are quietly lurking.
From Declan Rice’s revenge strike to Estevão’s fairytale finish, October football couldn’t have written a more thrilling script. And as fans across the world catch their breath, one question remains: Who’s stopping Arsenal now?
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