Premier League matchweek 10 had many shocking results. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa, all in the top four last week, faced defeats. Nottingham Forest’s performance stood out this round. Let’s analyze the results in detail.
Match Results
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Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal
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Bournemouth 2-1 Man City
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Ipswich 1-1 Leicester
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Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
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Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham
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Southampton 1-0 Everton
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Wolves 2-2 Crystal Palace
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Spurs 4-1 Aston Villa
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Man Utd 1-1 Chelsea
- Fulham 2-1 Brentford
Ranking Changes
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Up: Liverpool (2 to 1), Nottingham Forest (7 to 3), Chelsea (5 to 4), Tottenham Hotspur (8 to 7), Bournemouth (11 to 9), Newcastle United (12 to 10), Manchester United (14 to 13), Southampton (20 to 19), Fulham (10 to 9)
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Down: Manchester City (1 to 2), Arsenal (3 to 5), Aston Villa (4 to 6), Brighton (6 to 8), Brentford (9 to 12), West Ham United (13 to 14), Wolves (19 to 20)
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No Change: Leicester City, Everton, Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town
After round 10, eight teams moved up in the rankings. Liverpool returned to the top. Nottingham Forest made the biggest jump, from 7th to 3rd. Chelsea entered the top four.
On the other hand, Arsenal dropped out of the top four to 5th, and Manchester City fell from first to second. Ipswich Town, Southampton, and Wolves remain at the bottom. They need to work hard to stay in the Premier League.
Four teams (Leicester City, Everton, Crystal Palace, Ipswich Town) kept their rankings unchanged.
Currently, only Liverpool, Manchester City, and Nottingham Forest have lost just one match. Arsenal, who were third for a long time, have now gone three games without a win.
Comeback Wins
“Comeback wins” happen when a team is losing but manages to turn the game around and win. Teams that achieve this usually have strong attacking skills. Let’s look at the teams that made comebacks in round 10.
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Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
Liverpool is known for comebacks. In this match, they struggled in the first half but scored two goals within two minutes in the second half to win. -
Spurs 4-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa took the lead in the 32nd minute. However, Spurs fought back in the second half. They equalized in the 49th minute and then Dominic Solanke scored two quick goals. James Maddison added another goal in stoppage time for a 4-1 victory. -
Fulham 2-1 BrentfordThe most exciting comeback in the 10th round of the Premier League was undoubtedly the match between Fulham and Brentford. Fulham didn’t score a single goal in the first 90 minutes but managed to score two goals in stoppage time, taking the win from Brentford. This result was definitely the most shocking of all the matches in the 10th round of the Premier League.
Clean Sheets
“Clean sheets” mean a team prevents the opponent from scoring. Teams that achieve this usually have strong defenses. Let’s see which teams kept clean sheets in round 10.
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Newcastle vs Arsenal
The biggest surprise was not just that Arsenal lost, but that they didn’t score. Arsenal seemed to lose their attacking ability after missing their captain, Ødegaard. They need to adjust their strategy to win in future matches. -
Nott’m Forest 3-0 West Ham
Nottingham Forest won impressively and achieved a clean sheet. West Ham struggled, especially after Edson Álvarez received a red card and played with ten men. Forest took advantage of this to secure the win. -
Southampton 1-0 Everton
In a slow start, Southampton scored late in the match. Adam Armstrong scored the only goal. Everton needs to improve their attack and defense.
Men of the Match in Round 10
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Alex Isak scored the only goal in the Newcastle vs Arsenal match and was the best player of the match.
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Josko Gvardiol showed his attacking skills with a goal for Manchester City, even though they lost.
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Jamie Vardy was considered the best player for Leicester, as his partnership with Jordan Ayew helped the team earn a point.
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Mohamed Salah was the best player in the Liverpool vs Brighton match, securing the win for Liverpool.
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Chris Wood was the best player for Nottingham Forest, scoring the first goal early in the match.
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Adam Armstrong scored the only goal for Southampton and was the best player in that match.
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Matheus Cunha was seen as the best player for Wolves, assisting a goal in the match against Crystal Palace.
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In Spurs’ victory over Aston Villa, Dominic Solanke was key, scoring two goals in quick succession.
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Moises Caicedo scored the equalizer for Chelsea against Manchester United and made crucial defensive contributions.
Fans’ Reactions to the Matchweek 10
In the Premier League matchweek 10, several strong teams, including Manchester City and Arsenal, lost. Some fans believe this is due to the intense match schedule, which has affected players’ performances. Additionally, injuries have made it harder for teams to showcase their true abilities.
Regarding Arsenal‘s streak of not winning in the last two weeks, some fans say it highlights Arsenal’s ongoing issues: 1.They have limited attacking strategies that lack focus. 2.They rely too much on player performances rather than tactics. If Arsenal wants to compete for the title, they need to adjust their strategy, especially in attack.
On the other hand, fans are surprised by Nottingham Forest‘s performance this season. Not only have they reached the Champions League spots, but they are also the only team to have beaten Liverpool so far. Many believe Nottingham Forest is the biggest dark horse this season. In the first ten rounds, they have won 5, drawn 4, and lost 1 (the fewest losses). They have conceded only 7 goals, the second fewest in the league.
Looking Ahead: Key Predictions for the Round 11
Manchester City could climb back to the top of the EPL table this week. They will face Brighton (currently ranked 8th) away on Sunday (November 10). City is in second place with 23 points, just two points behind Liverpool. If they win the Man City vs Brighton, they could regain the top spot.
Forest will play against Newcastle, who are currently in 10th place, in round 11. Forest have a good chance of winning this match, but it’s unlikely they will secure a title or second place. Even if Liverpool and City lose, their points are still higher than Forest’s. To enter the top two, Forest needs to win two consecutive matches while Liverpool or City do not win any.
Arsenal is in a risky position due to their weak attack. However, if they win their match against Chelsea next week, they can regain a spot in the Champions League.
Check the Premier League Matchweek 11.
