Gameweek 26 of the Premier League gave us plenty to think about. Every match mattered, whether it was for the title or to avoid relegation.
Some teams showed their strength and confidence, while others struggled to get results. Matchweek 26 also reminded us how quickly things can change in the league.
With the gameweek now over, here are five things we learned from it in the Premier League.
1. Manchester City are starting to look unstoppable again
Manchester City’s win over Fulham was not just about the score. It was the way they played, calm and confident
from start to finish.
After a slow January, this felt like the return of the dominant City side. With players performing well and confidence returning, they look ready to go on another strong run.
This adds more pressure on Arsenal at the top.
2. Arsenal must keep their focus as the pressure grows
Arsenal’s draw at Brentford was not a bad result, but failure to take all three points saw them fail to extend the gap between them and City. The title race is now tighter, and the tension is building.
The Gunners followed up the draw at the G-tech Stadium with another one in their second game in matchweek 26 away at Wolves.
The biggest challenge now is staying calm and focused. How they handle this moment could decide their season.
3. Lack of goals is costing managers their jobs
Nottingham Forest’s attacking problems finally caught up with them. They created chances again but failed to score, and that led to Sean Dyche losing his job.
A similar situation is happening at Tottenham Hotspur, where a long winless run has dragged them closer to relegation trouble and resulted in Thomas Frank’s departure.
Gameweek 26 showed that poor attacking form quickly leads to big decisions.
4. The race for Champions League places is taking shape
Liverpool’s late win, sealed by Virgil van Dijk, was a huge moment. It helped create space between the top six and the rest of the league.
With several teams still fighting for Champions League places, every point now feels important. One goal can change the whole picture.
5. Confidence is becoming the deciding factor
Bournemouth’s push toward a possible club record finish, Burnley’s comeback win, and Aston Villa’s late victory all showed how important confidence is.
On the other hand, Chelsea and West Ham United continue to drop points from winning positions. Teams with confidence now are pushing forward, while others are struggling to keep up.
