Liverpool 3-1 Southampton
Mohamed Salah converted two penalties as Liverpool overturned a deficit to defeat Southampton for the second time this season. The victory extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points, reinforcing their dominance in the title race.
Southampton, rooted to the bottom of the table, initially stunned Anfield with a first half goal through Adam Armstrong. However, Liverpool quickly responded with relentless pressure as Nunez restored parity. The turning point came when Salah calmly dispatched his first penalty after a VAR review confirmed a foul on Darwin Núñez.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester City
Callum Hudson-Odoi’s late strike secured a crucial win for Nottingham Forest against Manchester City, dealing a blow to Pep Guardiola’s side in their pursuit of the title.
The match at the City Ground was largely uneventful, with City dominating possession but struggling to break down Forest’s disciplined defense. Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne both had half-chances, but clear-cut opportunities were rare.
With just seven minutes remaining, Morgan Gibbs-White produced a moment of brilliance, threading a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Hudson-Odoi. The winger took the ball in his stride and fired past Ederson at the near post, sending the home crowd into wild celebrations.
Brighton 2-1 Fulham
A last-minute penalty from João Pedro secured Brighton a hard-fought victory over Fulham, keeping them in the race for a top-four finish.
The game was a tense affair, with both sides struggling to create clear chances. Brighton had the better of possession, but Fulham’s defense held firm for most of the contest. As the match entered stoppage time, a VAR check confirmed a handball inside the box, handing Brighton a golden opportunity.
Pedro stepped up and calmly slotted the penalty past Fulham’s goalkeeper, sparking celebrations at the Amex Stadium. The result strengthens Brighton’s push for a Champions League spot while leaving Fulham frustrated after a disciplined defensive display.
Premier League table after these results
Liverpool extend their lead at the top to 16 points, edging closer to the title.
Manchester City suffer a setback in their top-four hopes.
Brighton keep pace in the Champions League race with a crucial late win.
Nottingham Forest boost their survival hopes with a massive victory.
