🦁 Everton stun Chelsea late; Saints hold Spurs; Leeds win thriller | OneFootball

It was a crucial Saturday in the Premier League with five games that could have a major say in the relegation fight and race for the top four.

Here’s what went down.

Everton pin back Chelsea’s progress

Scorers: João Félix 52′, Doucouré 68′, Havertz (pen) 76′, Simms 89′

Everton denied Chelsea a fourth straight win in all competitions during an action-packed clash at Stamford Bridge.

The hosts began brighter and dominated the opening stages as Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovačić and João Félix all threatened Jordan Pickford’s goal in the opening 30 minutes.

But the relegation-threatened visitors grew into the game as the first half wore on and enjoyed a series of half-chances which they could not convert in the absence of striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Pickford kept the Toffees level at Stamford Bridge by denying a Havertz header shortly after the interval while Kepa saved a low Alex Iwobi effort at the other end.

Félix broke the deadlock on 52 minutes as the Atlético de Madrid loanee produced a sweeping finish from the edge of the area to reward the dominance of Graham Potter’s side.

The Toffees struck back at a set piece little over a quarter of an hour later when Abdoulaye Doucouré converted from James Tarkowski’s flick-on at the far post before the Londoners retook the lead through a Havertz penalty after Reece James had been sent sprawling.

However Sean Dyche’s side snatched a point in the final minute of normal time through substitute Ellis Simms producing a superb individual effort.

Saints leave it late for draw

Scorers: Adams 46′, Walcott 78′; Pedro Porro 45′, Kane 65′, Perisic 75′

Southampton earned a last minute draw at home to Tottenham thanks to James Ward-Prowse’s stunning penalty.

Spurs came into this clash looking for the three points that would take them above Manchester United and into third place whilst the home side were aiming for a victory that could take them off the foot of the table.

Despite being right at the bottom of the standings, it was Saints who flew out of the blocks and almost went ahead inside three minutes as James Ward-Prowse’s effort just went wide of the post.

Richarlison was subbed off after only eight minutes through injury but it didn’t seem to effect Spurs too much as they pushed for the opening goal.

Eric Dier went close as his header just clipped the crossbar whilst Pedro Porro’s left-footed flew over the bar.

Right on the stroke of half time however, the away side went ahead. Pedro Porro found himself in acres of space inside the area and fired in past Gavin Bazunu.

Into the second half and almost immediately the home side drew level as Che Adams bundled in from a Theo Walcott cross.

But Antonio Conte’s men went ahead for the second time just after the hour mark as Harry Kane headed home.

And the win seemed to be cemented with 15 minutes to go as Ivan Perisic finished with aplomb to net his first Spurs goal.

But Southampton weren’t having that as Walcott finished neatly from eight yards out to make the last 10 minutes a thriller.

And in the very last minute of the game, Southampton got themselves a penalty that was converted by Ward-Prowse for a share of the points.

Emery’s men march on

Scorers: Douglas Luiz 7′, Ramsey 80′, Buendia 89′

Aston Villa proved too much for relegation-threatened Bournemouth as they beat the south coast side 3-0.

Villa were unbeaten in their last three games coming into this match whilst the Cherries were buoyant after their win against Liverpool last weekend.

It was Unai Emery’s side who started the brighter of the two sides and scored after seven minutes through Douglas Luiz.

Bournemouth weren’t deterred however and enjoyed a good spell of possession late on in the half but couldn’t make the most of that time on the ball.

Into the second half it was Villa who were impressing in possession but struggled to turn that monopoly of the ball into really meaningful chances.

And it wasn’t until 10 minutes to go that Jacob Ramsey secured the points with a nice finish and then Emi Buendia netted a third in the dying moments.

Leeds win Molineux thriller

Scorers: Jonny 65′ Cunha 73′; Harrison 6′, Ayling 49′, Kristensen 62′, Rodrigo 90+7′

Leeds won a stunning game at Molineux as they beat Wolves 4-2 to go into 14th place.

The Yorkshire side travelled to Molineux with their sights set on three points that would potentially take them up to 15th in the table.

And it was Leeds who took the lead after only six minutes as Jack Harrison swept home a Wilfried Gnonto cross.

Into the second half and the visitors doubled their advantage as Luke Ayling scored a rare goal.

Javi Gracia’s men were on fire now and got a third just after the our mark as Rasmus Kristensen netted his first of the campaign.

Wolves did manage to pull a goal back soon after as Jonny scored to give the home crowd something to cheer about.

And the anticipation around Molineux became greater less than 10 minutes later as Matheus Cunha scored to make it a nervy end to the game.

Wolves’ task was made harder however as Jonny received a red card after a VAR review and with the extra man Leeds bagged a fourth through Rodrigo.

The home side’s heads were going now and they had another man sent off in the 10th minute of injury time, this time it was Matheus Nunes who was having an early bath.

Brentford hold on for draw

Scorers: Jensen 32′; Barnes 52′

Brentford held on for a share of the point as they drew 1-1 with Leicester.

Thomas Frank’s side hosted the Foxes with their sights firmly set on a victory that would take them into sixth place in the Premier League table.

But it was the visitors who looked most dangerous early on as Harvey Barnes’s teasing cross baffled the Bees defence but was too fast for the outstretched Patson Daka.

The hosts hit back though and scored on 32 minutes as Mathias Jensen’s deflected effort went in after a well-worked corner.

Into the second half and Brendan Rodgers’ side bagged an equaliser early on as Barnes finished well.

The east Midlands side were pushing for a winner and were playing against 10 men in injury time as Shandon Baptiste earned himself a red card.

But the capital club held on for a draw.

Game to come

Chelsea v Everton

Sunday’s fixture

Arsenal v Crystal Palace