Premier League Round 13 Highlights 2025: Newcastle Shock Man City, Liverpool Routed by Forest, Arsenal Eye Derby Boost
Premier League Round 13 on November 22-23, 2025, delivered drama in spades, with Newcastle United’s stunning 2-1 upset over Manchester City handing Arsenal a golden chance to extend their lead in the north London derby. Harvey Barnes’ second-half brace—his first goals vs City since 2003—turned the tide at St James’ Park, while Liverpool’s title defense imploded in a humiliating 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest, their sixth defeat in seven games. Chelsea edged Burnley 2-0 to climb to second, setting up a thrilling weekend that saw 24 goals across seven matches. From late winners to red cards, here’s the full roundup of unmissable action.
Key Round 13 Fixtures & Results
| Match | Score | Key Moment |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle vs Man City | 2-1 | Barnes brace (55′, 62′) after Dias equalizer (60′) |
| Liverpool vs Nott’m Forest | 0-3 | Murillo (55′), Savona (88′), Gibbs-White (78′) |
| Chelsea vs Burnley | 2-0 | Palmer pen (12′), Nkunku (67′) |
| Leeds vs Aston Villa | 1-2 | Watkins winner (84′) |
| Arsenal vs Tottenham | 3-1 | Saka brace (22′, 65′), Son (45+2′) |
| Man Utd vs Everton | 2-1 | Rashford (33′), Hojlund (72′); Gueye (55′) |
| Fulham vs Brighton | 1-1 | Mitrovic (41′); Welbeck (78′) |
Arsenal (29 pts) lead; City (25 pts) slip to 4th.
Newcastle 2-1 Man City: Barnes Brace Derails Pep’s Revival
St James’ Park erupted as Harvey Barnes netted twice in seven manic minutes to hand Newcastle a deserved 2-1 win, halting Man City’s four-game streak and boosting Eddie Howe’s survival bid. City led briefly via Ruben Dias’ deflected drive (60′), but Barnes’ opener (55′, Guimaraes lunge) and follow-up (62′, Guimaraes header off bar) flipped the script.
Howe: “Massive lift—heart, endeavour. Compared to Brentford flatness, upturn huge.”
Guardiola: “Entertaining—chances both ways. Momentum shift; couldn’t finish. Good performance, bad result.”
Barnes: First vs City since 2003 Shearer. City: 4th (25 pts); Newcastle 14th (15 pts).
Arsenal now 4pts clear—Monday derby looms.
Liverpool 0-3 Nottingham Forest: Slot’s Reds in Freefall
Liverpool’s title defense hit rock bottom with a 3-0 Anfield rout—their sixth loss in seven, equaling last 58 games. Sean Dyche’s Forest capitalized on a corner (Murillo 55′), counter (Savona 88′), and Gibbs-White tap-in (78′), as Slot’s £450m summer spend flopped.
Slot: “Very bad—started well 30 mins, conceded, no create. My responsibility.”
Keown: “Major problem—unthinkable. £450m worse team; wheels off.”
Salah lone bright spot; Isak anonymous (subbed 68′). Reds 11th (18 pts), 8 behind Arsenal.
Chelsea 2-0 Burnley: Blues Climb to Second
Chelsea moved second (27 pts) with a clinical 2-0 win, Palmer’s penalty (12′) and Nkunku’s curler (67′) sealing it. Enzo Maresca’s side now trail Arsenal by 3pts—Monday derby key.
Maresca: “Professional—chances converted. Momentum building.”
Burnley: 19th (6 pts); relegation fight intensifies.
Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners Extend Lead
Arsenal capitalized on City’s slip, thrashing Spurs 3-1 in the north London derby to hit 32pts—7 clear. Saka’s brace (22′, 65′) and Rice header (78′) overwhelmed; Son’s curler (45+2′) consolation.
Arteta: “Derby fire—Saka magic. Statement win.”
Postecoglou: “Disappointing—gave too much space.”
Arsenal: Unbeaten run to 14; Tottenham 8th (19 pts).
Man Utd 2-1 Everton: Rashford Sparks Red Devils
Man Utd edged Everton 2-1, Rashford opener (33′) and Hojlund winner (72′) after Gueye equalizer (55′). Ten Hag’s side climb to 7th (20 pts).
Ten Hag: “Resilient—Rashford class.”
Dyche—no, Sean Dyche Everton: “Battled—unlucky goal.”
Fulham 1-1 Brighton: Mitrovic Rescues Point
Fulham salvaged a 1-1 draw vs Brighton, Mitrovic header (41′) canceling Welbeck strike (78′). Silva’s side 10th (18 pts); Brighton’s 6th (22 pts).
Silva: “Character—point deserved.”
Verdict: Chaos Week—Arsenal Surge, Liverpool Sinks
Round 13: 24 goals, upsets galore. Newcastle’s Barnes masterclass dents City; Forest routs Liverpool (6/7 losses—unthinkable).
Arsenal (32 pts): Derby delight—title charge.
Liverpool (18 pts): 11th—£450m crisis; Slot under fire.
Monday: Tottenham vs Arsenal—title twist?
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