On Saturday, Fulham delivered a stunning performance against Manchester United, earning a well-deserved 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
It was their first win at the stadium in over two decades.
The defeat ended United’s impressive run of five unbeaten league games.
The week leading up to the game was significant for United, with billionaire Jim Ratcliffe purchasing a 27% stake in the club and vowing to challenge Manchester City’s dominance.
However, Fulham outplayed the home team, and Calvin Bassey scored in the 65th minute to give the visitors the lead.
United defender Harry Maguire equalized in the 89th minute, but substitute Adama Traore’s pass was dispatched by Alex Iwobi in the 97th minute, earning Fulham the victory.
Aston Villa, who are currently fourth in the league, boosted their chances of qualifying for the Champions League with a 4-2 home victory against struggling Nottingham Forest.
In contrast, Manchester United’s loss leaves them eight points behind Villa in the standings.
Crystal Palace appointed new manager Oliver Glasner, who enjoyed a dream start as his team recorded a 3-0 win over 10-man Burnley.
The victory eased Palace’s relegation fears and pushed Burnley closer to the drop.
Chris Richards, Jordan Ayew, and Jean Mateta were all on target in the second half for Palace.
Everton was denied a vital victory in their survival battle as Lewis Dunk headed a stoppage-time equalizer to salvage a 1-1 draw for 10-man Brighton and Hove Albion.
Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite scored after 73 minutes, but Brighton had midfielder Billy Gilmour sent off and still managed to create intense late pressure, which resulted in Dunk’s powerful header.
Later on Saturday, the title race continued with champions Manchester City seeking to close the gap on leaders Liverpool to one point by beating Bournemouth.
Third-placed Arsenal also played at home, facing Newcastle United.
As the league season nears its end, the table is taking shape, and teams like Burnley and Sheffield United are running out of time to mount a great escape.
Burnley is joint bottom with Sheffield United on 13 points, while Everton is 17th in the table with 21 points from 26 games, one clear of third-from-bottom Luton Town, who have a game in hand.
Brighton is seventh with 39 points, and Palace moved up to 14th with 28 points.
