By Olopade Sakiru Weekend in Review: EPL Titans Join the Tumult Across Europe
Across Europe, the usual order was upended this weekend — and in the Premier League, some of the biggest names also suffered rare defeats or setbacks. Here are the key drama-moments from England’s top flight, fitting into the wider theme of super-clubs fall .
Key Premier League Upsets :
Liverpool were beaten 2-1 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, suffering their first loss of the season. A stoppage-time winner from Eddie Nketiah crushed Liverpool’s perfect start.
Manchester United went down 3-1 to Brentford, with United unable to match Brentford’s intensity and squandering chances.
Chelsea were upset 3-1 at home by Brighton, despite Enzo Fernández giving Chelsea an early lead. The turning point came early in the second half when Trevoh Chalobah was sent off, changing the shape of the contest.
Implications & Common Threads :
Defensive frailty and disciplinary issues: Chelsea’s red card turned the momentum, United’s defensive leaks showed up again, and Liverpool conceded late under pressure.
Momentum shifts: With multiple top clubs dropping points, the title race and top-four race are more open than many expected.
Psychological weight: For a club like Liverpool, having been perfect until now, this kind of loss can be especially jarring. For others, like United and Chelsea, it piles on pressure in already tense situations.
How This Fits Into the Bigger Picture
For underdogs, these results provide hope, belief, and valuable breathing room.
For the strugglers, the next few fixtures become critical: do they respond, or does the momentum slip further away?
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