Title race heats up, two managers sacked - How Premier League Midweek Mayhem unfolded
By Tom Masters
Published 13/02/2026 at 00:05 GMT
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There were twists at both ends of the table in an eventful Premier League Midweek Mayhem, live on TNT Sports and discovery+. Title-chasers Manchester City won very comfortably on Wednesday against Fulham, reducing the gap to leaders Arsenal to four points following their Thursday night draw at Brentford. Meanwhile, Sean Dyche and Thomas Frank were sacked by Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.
Highlights: Frantic finale as Brentford frustrate Arsenal
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An eventful Midweek Mayhem in the Premier League is over after a full card of games delivered high drama.
From the top to the bottom, all 20 sides were in action live on TNT Sports and discovery+ across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening.
With every point mattering to teams bidding for survival, chasing the title and looking to finish in the European places, it was a compelling three nights of top-flight action.
Here is how a chaotic week of top-flight football played out.
Tuesday, February 10
Manchester United's winning run under Michael Carrick finally came to an end in east London, where West Ham United claimed a 1-1 draw that could have been even better had Benjamin Sesko not produced a sublime stoppage-time equaliser.
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Highlights: Sesko rescues point for Man Utd with dramatic late leveller
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Chelsea surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Leeds United in a Stamford Bridge thriller, with the Yorkshire club becoming the first side to avoid defeat to The Blues under new boss Liam Rosenior in the Premier League.
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Highlights: Chelsea crumble as Leeds mount stunning second-half comeback
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Tottenham Hotspur's nightmare season took another bleak turn as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Newcastle United, a result that left Spurs hovering just five points above the relegation zone and still without a league win in 2026. The result ultimately saw manager Thomas Frank get the sack the following day.
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Highlights: Newcastle end winless run with victory at troubled Spurs
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Bournemouth struck twice in three second-half minutes to complete a comeback away to Everton, with goals from Rayan and Amine Adli coming before Jake O'Brien was sent off for the hosts.
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Highlights: Bournemouth come from behind to win at Everton
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Wednesday, February 11
Manchester City closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to just three points with a 3-0 win over Fulham, Antoine Semenyo got a goal and an assist, while Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland also got on the scoresheet.
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Highlights: First-half blitz guides Man City to commanding win over Fulham
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Nottingham Forest missed an opportunity to extend their gap above the drop zone to five points with a drab 0-0 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, who languish 18 points adrift of safety. The following morning, Sean Dyche was sacked as manager as Forest prepare to hire their fourth boss of a turbulent campaign.
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Highlights: Stalemate between Forest and Wolves in relegation scrap
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Unai Emery's Aston Villa got back to winning ways after a late own goal against Brighton & Hove Albion to win 1-0. Brighton now have just one win of their past 13 Premier League games.
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Highlights: Aston Villa leave it late as Mings forces last-gasp winner
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Crystal Palace, threw away a 2-0 lead against Burnley, who scored three first-half goals in seven minutes to end a 16-match winless streak in the league and keep their faint hopes of survival flickering alive.
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Highlights: Spirited Burnley comeback stuns Palace
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Liverpool bounced back from their weekend disappointment to bag a narrow 1-0 win over Sunderland to close their gap on the top four. Sunderland, meanwhile, lost at home in the league for the first time this season.
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Highlights: Sunderland finally fall at home as Van Dijk leads Liverpool to win
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Thursday, February 12
With one game left to go, the pressure was on leaders Arsenal to deliver a win at Brentford to restore their six-point lead at the top. However, The Bees fought back to claim a deserved 1-1 draw as Mikel Arteta's side dropped more precious points in the title race.
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Highlights: Frantic finale as Brentford frustrate Arsenal
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