New Delhi: Saturday’s Premier League matches had goals, drama, and big moments at both ends of the table. Aston Villa kept their Champions League hopes alive with a strong win over Southampton, while Nottingham Forest lost late after a costly mistake. Leicester finally ended their long run without a goal or point by drawing with Brighton, who missed a good chance to move closer to the top five. Arsenal also slipped up in the title race, dropping points at home to Brentford. With only six games left, teams are feeling the pressure and every result now matters more than ever.
Southampton 0-3 Aston Villa
FOUR LEAGUE WINS IN A ROW ✅ pic.twitter.com/ke7XYAzrSi
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 12, 2025
Aston Villa kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 3-0 win over already-relegated Southampton. It wasn’t smooth sailing at first, but things changed after Ollie Watkins came off the bench. Just minutes after replacing Marcus Rashford, Watkins won a penalty—though Marco Asensio missed it. The forward made up for it soon after with a clever chip to put Villa ahead.
Donyell Malen added a second goal before John McGinn finished things off, scoring after Asensio had another penalty saved. Despite two spot-kick stops by Aaron Ramsdale, Southampton couldn’t stop Villa’s strong finish.
Villa now have four wins in a row and sit back in the top five, with a huge Champions League second leg against PSG coming up. Southampton, meanwhile, remain on just nine points and are battling not to become the worst Premier League side ever.
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton
GET IN THERE. UP THE TOFFEES!!!!!
[0-1] #NFOEVE pic.twitter.com/2iSbBsYxRZ
— Everton (@Everton) April 12, 2025
Nottingham Forest’s Champions League hopes took a major hit after a last-gasp mistake handed Everton a 1-0 win at the City Ground. Murillo lost the ball in stoppage time, and Dwight McNeil set up Abdoulaye Doucouré to seal the winner in the 94th minute.
Forest had looked tense throughout and barely created any real threat. Everton were the better side from the start, pressing well and controlling the game without needing to dominate possession. Nuno Espírito Santo admitted his side didn’t play well and were second-best in most areas.
Chris Wood returned from injury but made little impact, and even the introduction of Anthony Elanga couldn’t change the tempo. Forest’s fans expected more from a team sitting third in the table, but nerves and lack of experience showed. With six games left, they’re still in control of their top-four destiny—but pressure is starting to take its toll.
Brighton 2-2 Leicester City
FT: It ends level against Leicester. 🤝
[2-2] 📲 #BHALEI // #BHAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/XCas9WUCKO
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) April 12, 2025
Leicester City finally ended their long Premier League losing streak and goal drought with a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Brighton. Despite twice falling behind to Joao Pedro penalties, the Foxes showed unexpected fight. Stephy Mavididi ended a 13-hour wait for a league goal before Caleb Okoli’s first top-flight strike secured a point. Bilal El Khannouss even struck the post late on as Leicester pushed for a winner. Brighton, meanwhile, missed a golden chance to close in on the top five, extending their winless run to four games.
The Seagulls looked comfortable at 2-1 but couldn’t hold on. They now face a tricky run-in in their European chase. For Leicester, this was a small positive after eight straight defeats, though they remain 19th and 14 points from safety. Relegation could be confirmed before their next match against Liverpool. Still, Ruud van Nistelrooy will take heart from his side’s fight and spirit.
Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
A hard-fought draw in N5. pic.twitter.com/LxTNwVlwiF
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 12, 2025
Arsenal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Brentford after failing to build on their midweek Champions League win. The first half was quiet, but the Gunners thought they’d gone ahead when Kieran Tierney headed in—only for VAR to rule it offside. Declan Rice looked lively, and it was his driving run that set up Thomas Partey to score on the hour mark with a powerful strike.
But Brentford hit back. Yoane Wissa reacted smartly to a loose ball and found the net with his back to goal. Arsenal had late chances, including one for Bukayo Saka after robbing the goalkeeper, but couldn’t find the winner. They finished the match with 10 men after Jorginho limped off, and now face a tough away trip to Spain in the Champions League. This result dents their title push slightly and leaves them needing to respond quickly with Liverpool still leading the way.
Leicester showed rare fight, Villa kept winning, and Arsenal dropped more points in a dramatic Premier League Saturday that saw goals, penalties, and late twists across Matchday 32. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
