The Premier League 2025-26 season provided unforgettable moments, from nine-goal thrillers to a chaotic denouement at Anfield. Here are the standout matches.
Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth, 18 October
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a hat-trick but still felt disappointment after missing a golden chance in the 10th minute of stoppage time. Crystal Palace fell 2-0 behind after Junior Kroupi's double, but Mateta sparked hope with his first Premier League goal at Selhurst Park. He then equalized, only for Ryan Christie to seemingly snatch victory for Bournemouth. Mateta completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot but missed a late winner.
Fulham 4-5 Manchester City, 2 December
This nine-goal thriller was described as 'two drunks fighting in an alley.' Erling Haaland scored his 100th Premier League goal, faster than Alan Shearer. City led 5-3 but survived a late scare when Josko Gvardiol cleared off the line. Samuel Chukweze's double set up a frantic finish, with Rúben Dias furious at Bernardo Silva for not closing down. Phil Foden scored a sensational hit, and Haaland provided a brilliant assist.
Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City, 8 February
Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick gave Liverpool the lead, but Haaland equalized and then scored a stoppage-time penalty. In added time, Szoboszlai and Haaland engaged in a slapstick sprint, pulling each other back before the ball rolled into the net. Szoboszlai was sent off after VAR review, sealing a chaotic City win.
Burnley 3-4 Brentford, 28 February
Brentford led 3-0 before Burnley fought back to 3-3. Mikkel Damsgaard scored a bullet header and set up Igor Thiago. Kevin Schade made it 3-0, but Burnley responded with an own goal and a deflected effort. Zian Flemming equalized, but Damsgaard scored the winner. Ashley Barnes had a goal disallowed for handball.
Newcastle 1-2 Sunderland, 22 March
Newcastle, reeling from a Champions League defeat, took an early lead through Anthony Gordon. Sunderland equalized through Chemsdine Talbi, and Brian Brobbey scored a last-minute winner. The match was described as 'breathless, edgy, end-to-end brilliant.'
