In a thrilling round of Premier League action, seven matches were played in the 25th round, with only Manchester City among the traditional giants walking away victorious. Both Manchester United and Chelsea suffered surprising defeats, as City extended their dominance at the top of the table. For sports fans, especially those closely following BD Cricket, these shifts in momentum are a familiar reminder that form and precision can turn the tide in any competition.
Tottenham Hotspur delivered a statement win at Wembley, defeating Manchester United 2-0. Just 11 seconds into the match, Eriksen fired home after a swift combination between Vertonghen, Kane, and Alli — marking United’s first goal conceded in 2018. Things went from bad to worse for United when Phil Jones accidentally scored an own goal in the 28th minute. Recently signed Alexis Sánchez failed to impress in his debut, and Marouane Fellaini was subbed off just seven minutes after coming on, reportedly due to injury.
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were stunned by Bournemouth in a 0-3 home defeat. Olivier Giroud, who had just completed his transfer to the Blues, watched from the sidelines as his new club was dismantled. Interestingly, Giroud and fellow new signing Emerson Palmieri were both introduced to the crowd during halftime, only to witness all three of Bournemouth’s goals come in the second half.
Meanwhile, Manchester City made light work of bottom-placed West Brom with a commanding 3-0 win. With this result, City stretched their lead over second-place United to 15 points and became the first Premier League team this season to surpass 100 goals across all competitions — a benchmark that mirrors the high-scoring explosiveness fans often see in BD Cricket matches.
New signing Aymeric Laporte made his debut just one day after joining the squad, anchoring the defense alongside Otamendi, Walker, and Zinchenko. Kevin De Bruyne played a pivotal role once again, assisting Fernandinho for the opening goal before netting one himself in the second half. Sergio Agüero rounded off the win with a cheeky chip just minutes before the final whistle.
City manager Pep Guardiola provided an update on David Silva, who exited the game in the first half due to a knock on his back. “We’ll assess him further. It’s unclear if he’ll be available for the weekend,” said Guardiola. City also abandoned their pursuit of Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez after the Foxes reportedly demanded £95 million for the winger.
Elsewhere, former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott struck twice to lead Everton to a 2-1 win over Leicester City, showcasing the kind of impact transfer window additions can bring — much like the new talents frequently seen emerging in BD Cricket squads.
The match between Spurs and United drew a record crowd of 81,978 at the new Wembley Stadium, setting a new Premier League attendance record. Tottenham had previously set the record earlier this season in their clash against Liverpool, which saw 80,827 fans in attendance.
For West Brom’s veteran midfielder Gareth Barry, the match held personal significance despite the loss. It marked his 650th appearance in the Premier League, making him the first player in history to reach that milestone. Milestones like Barry’s reflect the kind of long-term dedication and legacy that BD Cricket fans admire in their own sporting legends.
From shock defeats to record-breaking crowds and personal achievements, this week’s Premier League action delivered drama on every front — much like a thrilling day of BD Cricket when records are shattered and heroes are made.