English Premier League Matchweek 31 Roundup: How the top 6 teams performed

• TheRadar has compiled below a recap of matches played by the top 6 clubs in game week 31
• Liverpool's 26-match unbeaten run got wiped at Craven Cottage as Fulham stunned the title favourites 3–2 in a tense game
• Arsenal’s title push took another hit after a 1–1 draw at Everton, with key stars rested ahead of their looming Real Madrid clash

The Premier League’s top six clubs faced a dramatic weekend, with shocking upsets, title-race twists, and hard-fought battles. From Liverpool’s unexpected collapse at Craven Cottage to Arsenal’s title hopes fading at Goodison Park and Chelsea’s continued away-day misery, it was a thrilling round of fixtures.

How the top 6 EPL clubs performed

Here's a summary of how the top 6 teams performed:

Manchester United 0-0 Manchester City

Manchester United and Manchester City battled to a goalless draw in a tense Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday, April 6. The game was all full of effort but nothing to show, with both sides failing to capitalise on promising chances.

Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes had early efforts for United, but poor decision-making and wasteful finishing haunted the hosts throughout. Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte also missed key opportunities, while City responded with close calls from Phil Foden and Ilkay Gündoğan.

Andre Onana had nervy moments, especially from corners, but made crucial stops to keep City at bay. Ruben Amorim's men showed more urgency late on, with Zirkzee and Mount testing Ederson, but they lacked finishing instinct.

City nearly nicked it through Kevin De Bruyne and Omar Marmoush, but United’s defense held firm. Despite signs of intent, neither side could find the breakthrough, leaving the 196th derby game in a draw.

Fulham 3-2 Liverpool

Liverpool’s 26-game unbeaten streak came crashing down at Craven Cottage as Fulham pulled off a stunning 3–2 comeback victory in Sunday’s Premier League showdown. 

Despite Alexis Mac Allister’s thunderous opener giving the visitors an early lead, the Reds collapsed in 14 minutes.

Ryan Sessegnon sparked the turnaround after capitalising on a fortunate deflection off Curtis Jones. 

Moments later, a poor pass from Andrew Robertson gave possession to Alex Iwobi, who scored via a deflection. Rodrigo Muniz then danced past Virgil van Dijk before coolly finishing to make it 3–1 before halftime, Liverpool’s first time conceding three first-half goals since 2020.

Luis Díaz offered hope with a second-half strike, but missed chances from Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott kept the Reds behind. 

Fulham’s impressive display earned them a vital win and lifted them to eighth while Liverpool wasted a golden chance to extend their title advantage following Arsenal’s draw.

Brentford 0-0 Chelsea

Chelsea’s hopes of Champions League qualification took another hit after a frustrating 0–0 draw against Brentford on Sunday, April 6. 

Manager Enzo Maresca opted to rest key players Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson, and it showed. The Blues looked blunt in the first half, managing just one shot on target through Noni Madueke, while Brentford created better chances and dominated physically.

Bryan Mbeumo and Mikkel Damsgaard tested Chelsea’s defence early on, with Robert Sanchez active in action to keep the score level. 

Jackson came on at halftime and immediately injected urgency, nearly scoring with a dangerous run. Palmer and Pedro Neto added creativity off the bench, but Brentford’s goalkeeper Mark Flekken stood firm.

Despite late pressure, Brentford nearly snatched it, with Sepp van den Berg missing a golden chance. In the final moments, Palmer went inches from winning it, but Chelsea’s away-day woes continued, now eight games without an away win, as their top-four hopes faltered.

Tottenham 3-1 Southampton

Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed in record-breaking fashion after a 3–1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, April 6.

Brennan Johnson was the star of the show, scoring twice in the first half to ease tension around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He fired home Djed Spence’s cut-back after 13 minutes before coolly slotting in a second from James Maddison’s flick just before the break. Spurs fans, disgruntled by recent poor home form and boardroom discontent, had little to cheer about.

Mateus Fernandes gave Southampton a glimmer of hope with a 90th-minute strike, but Mathys Tel netted his first league goal via a penalty in stoppage time to seal the win.

Despite dominating the second half, the Saints couldn’t turn possession into points. Rooted to the bottom with 10 points, they became the first Premier League team to be relegated with seven games left, worse than Derby’s 2007–08 record.

Everton 1-1 Arsenal

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered another blow after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at Goodison Park.

Mikel Arteta rang the changes with one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid, resting key names like Martin Ødegaard and Gabriel Martinelli. In their place, Leandro Trossard stepped up and opened the scoring late in the first half after a slick exchange with Raheem Sterling.

But Everton responded shortly after the restart, with Iliman Ndiaye levelling from the penalty spot following a rash challenge by Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Despite Arsenal’s late surge, including Jordan Pickford denying Declan Rice and Martinelli, the Gunners couldn’t find a winner in a tense affair.

Now 11 points behind Liverpool, Arsenal’s title dream looks increasingly distant. Meanwhile, Everton sits 14th after drawing for the fifth time in six games.

English Premier League Matchweek 26 Roundup: How the top 6 teams performed

Previously, TheRadar reported that the twenty sixth week of Premier League action brought plenty of goals, late drama, and a few unexpected twists. Liverpool maintained their place at the top with a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City, extending their lead to 11 points. Manchester United rescued a 2-2 draw at Everton, but a late VAR controversy denied the Toffees a potential match-winning penalty. 

Tottenham thrashed Ipswich 4-1, keeping their European hopes alive, while Arsenal’s title bid suffered a setback with a 1-0 loss to West Ham.