Tomas Soucek’s 50th goal for West Ham was not enough to secure a vital home win as Benjamin Sesko’s 96th-minute strike earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw. West Ham, aiming for a win that would have leveled them with Nottingham Forest, almost clinched victory until Sesko’s last-minute goal. This draw halted United’s four-game winning streak.
Chelsea faced a 2-2 draw at home against Leeds United despite initially taking a two-goal lead. Joao Pedro scored first, and Cole Palmer doubled the lead from a penalty after a handball in the Leeds area. Leeds fought back with Lukas Nmecha converting a penalty and Noah Okafor tapping in the equalizer. Chelsea, seeking a late winner, missed a clear chance as Palmer fired over from close range.
Newcastle United secured a 2-1 victory away to Tottenham with Jacob Ramsey’s 68th-minute goal proving decisive. Malick Thiaw had put Newcastle ahead before Archie Gray scored for Tottenham. Ramsey’s goal left Tottenham struggling in the relegation battle. The win lifted Newcastle into the top half, closing in on Liverpool in sixth place, while Spurs dropped to 16th, with Leeds United surpassing them.
Bournemouth came from behind to defeat Everton 2-1 away. Everton initially led through Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty, but Rayan and Amine Adli’s headers in the 61st and 64th minutes turned the game around. Everton’s task was made harder when Jake O’Brien was sent off for denying a clear scoring chance. On Wednesday, Manchester City will host Fulham, Aston Villa will welcome Brighton, and Liverpool will travel to Sunderland.
