Several teams left Gameweek 21 feeling renewed optimism, while others walked away with serious questions to answer.
Here are the three biggest winners and three biggest losers from the latest round of Premier League action.
Nottingham Forest Find Relief at a Crucial Moment
Nottingham Forest finally caught their breath after a punishing four-game losing streak.
They claimed a vital three points against a struggling West Ham United in what was a high-stakes relegation battle. More than just a win, it was a statement of intent.
Forest showed they are not
ready to go down quietly, and the City Ground crowd had something to celebrate again.
Newcastle United Win the Game of the Week
Newcastle United delivered the match of the weekend in a dramatic 4-3 victory over Leeds United.
Leeds had already built a reputation as giant-killers this season, taking points off Liverpool and Chelsea, but Newcastle matched them blow for blow.
Fighting until the final whistle, the Magpies secured a huge win that lifted them from ninth to sixth and firmly back into the European qualification conversation.
Bournemouth Stun Spurs in Dramatic Fashion
Bournemouth reminded everyone why the Premier League is so compelling. After going winless in five matches, they shocked Tottenham Hotspur with a thrilling 3-2 victory.
The defining moment came with Antoine Semenyo scoring a last-kick-of-the-game winner.
It was a cinematic ending and a memorable high point ahead of his high-profile move to Manchester City.
The three losers…
Sunderland Suffer a Harsh Reality Check
It was a difficult outing for Sunderland. The last time they conceded three goals was back in Gameweek 15 against Manchester City, and that came with the caveat of playing with ten men.
This time, there were no excuses. Brentford cut through them with ease, scoring three unanswered goals while Sunderland failed to find the net. It was a performance they will want to forget quickly.
Chelsea Pay the Price for Poor Discipline
Chelsea’s afternoon unraveled after a costly red card for Marc Cucurella shifted the momentum against them. The result was a frustrating 2-1 defeat that proved damaging in the league standings.
Dropping those points saw Chelsea slide out of the top five and down to eighth, a setback they can ill afford if Champions League qualification remains the target.
Tottenham Hotspur Left Stunned Late On
Tottenham Hotspur entered the weekend on a three-game unbeaten run and appeared to be building momentum. That progress vanished in the dying seconds against Bournemouth.
Conceding so late is always painful, but losing to an inconsistent Bournemouth side made it even harder to take. Spurs will be left rueing missed chances and points that slipped away at the very end.
