Crystal Palace were the day’s only travelling winners, beating Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage. Tyrick Mitchell scored twice, in the 35th and 54th minutes, and Ben Chilwell struck the winner in the 77th minute on his return to the club. Josh King and Carlos Palacios had put Fulham 2-1 up at the interval.
Manchester City beat newly promoted Coventry City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored in the 26th minute, his 300th club goal. City remain unbeaten.
Newcastle United recovered from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth. Marcus Tavernier and a Malick Thiaw own goal had the visitors in front before Harvey Barnes and an 88th-minute equaliser from substitute Jacob Ramsey.
Brentford 1-1 Sunderland was settled late. Vitaly Janelt scored in the 57th minute; Enzo Le Fée converted an 82nd-minute penalty. Brighton and Leeds also shared the points, Jayden Bogle putting Leeds ahead before Luka Vušković headed his first Brighton goal in the 71st minute.
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa completed a sterile afternoon for the late kick-offs. Forest had a goal ruled out.
Saturday results
- Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth
- Brentford 1-1 Sunderland
- Brighton 1-1 Leeds
- Fulham 2-3 Crystal Palace
- Manchester City 1-0 Coventry
- Nottingham Forest 0-0 Tottenham
- Hull 0-0 Aston Villa
Sunday’s card is Everton v Manchester United and Arsenal v Chelsea. Palace’s win at the Cottage was the result that moved the table; City’s narrow victory kept the pressure on at the top. The rest of Saturday was a study in dropped leads and shared points.