As the seventh round unfolded, fans were treated to a feast of narrow victories, dramatic comebacks, and title-race stirring results. The weekend kicked off in the south coast downpour at Bournemouth, where the Cherries overturned a 1–0 deficit to beat Fulham 3–1. Logan Sessegnon had fired Fulham ahead, but Bournemouth’s solution came via Antoine Semenyo. He struck individually with a solo run and then combined for a second goal, while Justin Kluivert provided the incision for the third in injury time — a telling display of squad depth and belief under manager Andoni Iraola.
Saturday’s slate continued the drama. Leeds hosted Tottenham, but the visitors prevailed 2–1 in a contest defined by tactical adjustments and twond-half intensity. In north London, Arsenal put in a measured display to beat West Ham 2–0, taking advantage of superior structure and discipline to climb toward the summit. At Old Trafford, Manchester United quieted critics with a composed 2–0 win over Sunderland, restoring some calm amid recent uncertainty. Meanwhile, in one of the fixtures that could have rippled through title conversations, Chelsea edged Liverpool 2–1 at Stamford Bridge, thanks to a stoppage time winner from 18-year-old Estevao Willian. Moisés Caicedo had opened the scoring early, and Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo had levelled, but Chelsea’s persistence paid off in the final moments.
Sunday brought further intrigue across the matches. At Brentford, Manchester City ground out a 1–0 win over the hosts, with Erling Haaland converting in the 9th minute. The victory was tempered by concern: Rodri, City’s midfield lynchpin, limped off in the first half with a hamstring injury. In Newcastle, Bruno Guimarães and Nick Woltemade (from the penalty spot) secured a 2–0 result over Nottingham Forest, reinforcing the Magpies’ credentials in the top half. At Goodison Park, Everton completed a stirring second-half comeback versus Crystal Palace. Palace had carried the momentum early and taken the lead through Daniel Muñoz, but Everton responded via an Iliman Ndiaye penalty before Grealish’s involvement in the winning sequence sealed a 2–1 victory, snapping Palace’s long unbeaten run. The bottom half of Sunday’s schedule also saw Aston Villa eke out a 2–1 win over Burnley, while Brighton and Wolves settled for a 1–1 draw — the Seagulls recovering from conceding first to rescue a point late.
Taken together, Matchweek 7 reshaped more than just the weekly narrative. Arsenal surged to first in the standings, buoyed by their clean win and the stumbles of rivals. Liverpool, reeling from their third straight defeat, now find themselves vulnerable in a title hunt that once appeared comfortable. Manchester City’s resolve was tested: the narrow win keeps momentum, but Rodri’s injury introduces uncertainty into their midfield balance. Elsewhere, Everton’s comeback vindicates Moyes’ faith, Newcastle demonstrate gradual consistency, and Bournemouth confirm their upward trajectory in the table.
In all, Round 7 delivered a blend of tight contests, late turnarounds, and shifting dynamics — a reminder that in the Premier League, no lead is safe and no point is insignificant.
