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Dramatic Premier League Mid-week: Late Goals, Thrilling Comebacks, and Tense Draws

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In a mid-week filled with high drama, late goals, and gripping comebacks, the Premier League delivered yet another reminder of why it’s considered the most exciting league in the world.

Brentford’s Stunning Comeback Against Man City

Christian Norgaard was the hero for Brentford as he netted a last-minute equaliser, salvaging a 2-2 draw against Manchester City. The Bees found themselves two goals down after Phil Foden’s second-half double seemed to put City in control. However, Yoane Wissa reignited Brentford’s hopes with a goal, setting the stage for Norgaard’s dramatic intervention. The draw highlighted Brentford’s resilience and left City rueing missed opportunities.

Norgard scored in injury time to secure a point for Brentford against the defending champions

Forest Hold Liverpool to a Draw, Maintain Second Spot

Nottingham Forest held their nerve to secure a valuable point against league leaders Liverpool, maintaining their position in second place. Chris Wood’s early strike gave Forest the lead, but Diogo Jota equalised for Liverpool, ensuring the game ended 1-1. Despite the draw, Liverpool remain six points clear at the top, while Arne Slot’s side continue their impressive campaign.

Diogo Jota scored with his first touch of the game

Reece James’ Late Heroics Save Chelsea

Chelsea captain Reece James rescued his side with a stunning last-gasp free-kick in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bournemouth. Chelsea initially led through Cole Palmer’s early goal, but Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth mounted a comeback with second-half strikes from Justin Kluivert and Antoine Semenyo. With defeat looming, James stepped up to deliver a crucial equaliser, keeping Chelsea fourth, three points ahead of Bournemouth in seventh.

Semenyo’s goal was cancelled out by James last-minute free kick

West Ham Capitalise on Fulham’s Errors in Potter’s Premier League Return

Graham Potter’s first Premier League game as West Ham boss ended in a 3-2 victory over Fulham, who were undone by their own mistakes. Andreas Pereira and Bernd Leno’s errors were punished by Carlos Soler and Lucas Paqueta, while Tomas Soucek added a third. Despite Alex Iwobi’s brace for Fulham, it wasn’t enough to prevent defeat, as West Ham capitalised on Fulham’s defensive lapses to secure all three points.

Soler and Soucek were both on the scoresheet against Fulham

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