New Delhi: With three fixtures kicking off the day, drama unfolded at both ends of the table. Manchester United threw away another lead in a chaotic seven-goal thriller at Brentford, while Newcastle clawed back a crucial point at Brighton to keep their Champions League hopes alive. West Ham and Tottenham couldn’t be separated in a cagey London derby that reflected both sides’ recent struggles.
With Liverpool already crowned champions, attention shifts to the battle beneath them, and as the season nears its climax every goal, every point, and every decision is reshaping the table and raising the stakes.
Brighton 1-1 Newcastle United
Isak’s penalty earns us a point on the south coast 🤝 pic.twitter.com/tu8o0XRG1a
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) May 4, 2025
Brighton and Newcastle United played out a 1-1 draw in a lively contest at the Amex Stadium, as both teams kept their European hopes alive with a point apiece. The home side took a deserved lead into the break, thanks to a moment of brilliance from a familiar face.
Former Magpie Yankuba Minteh was the difference in the first half, dancing inside from the right and unleashing a powerful effort that deflected off Dan Burn and flew past Nick Pope in the 28th minute. It was Brighton’s only shot on target, but enough to sting the visitors, who were left searching for answers after a tepid attacking display.
Newcastle emerged with renewed purpose in the second half, pushing hard for an equaliser. Their persistence paid off late on after a string of controversial VAR decisions went against them. While two penalty appeals were overturned — one for a foul on Anthony Gordon and another for Joe Willock’s fall — a third review proved decisive. Ayari’s handball in the 86th minute handed Alexander Isak the chance to equalise from the spot, and the Swede coolly slotted home his 23rd league goal of the season.
Brighton nearly snatched victory at the death through substitute Facundo Buonanotte, but the chance went begging. The result leaves Brighton in 10th and Newcastle in fourth, though both sides will feel they could’ve come away with more.
Brentford 4-3 Manchester United
And breathe 😅 pic.twitter.com/P29M167p0w
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) May 4, 2025
In one of the most dramatic matches of the season, Brentford triumphed 4-3 over Manchester United in a breathless contest at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees came flying out of the blocks, and although the Red Devils opened the scoring through Mason Mount’s tidy finish from Alejandro Garnacho’s low cross, the hosts refused to back down.
Luke Shaw inadvertently brought Brentford level by turning Mikkel Damsgaard’s shot into his own net, before Kevin Schade powered home a brilliant header from Christian Norgaard’s cross to give Thomas Frank’s side a deserved lead at the break. United’s woes deepened further when Matthijs de Ligt was forced off injured and replaced by Harry Maguire.
Brentford picked up where they left off in the second half. Schade netted his second of the night, this time converting a teasing delivery from Bryan Mbeumo. Minutes later, Yoane Wissa tapped home a fourth after Michael Kayode’s well-placed assist, seemingly putting the game to bed.
But United sparked into life late on. Garnacho curled in a superb strike to reduce the deficit before substitute Amad Diallo made it 4-3 with a low shot through Mark Flekken’s legs. Despite the late push, Brentford held on for a famous victory that lifts them to ninth in the Premier League, while United’s troubled campaign continues as they remain in 15th.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
It ends level at London Stadium ⏱️ pic.twitter.com/NVsdObLvd7
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 4, 2025
West Ham and Tottenham played out a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium in a clash between two out-of-form sides. Both teams came into the game desperate to end their respective poor runs, but neither managed to find the cutting edge required to claim all three points.
The Irons, who are languishing in 17th place, opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Odobert, giving the home crowd early reason to cheer. However, Spurs responded well and were level just 13 minutes later when Jarrod Bowen found the net with a tidy finish.
Chances came and went for both sides after the break, but neither team could find a decisive moment. With Tottenham clearly having one eye on their upcoming Europa League semi-final second leg in Norway, the intensity dipped in phases. Still, West Ham couldn’t take full advantage as they sought to lift the gloom of a frustrating league campaign.
The result leaves Spurs in 16th and West Ham just behind them in 17th with the league positions unchanged. While survival is already secured for both clubs, a victory would have offered a much-needed boost to cap off what has been a disappointing domestic season.
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