The English Premier League returned with an action-packed Matchday 25 on February 7, 2026, featuring seven thrilling matches. Notably, Arsenal hosted Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium, while other concurrent games saw Fulham facing Everton at Craven Cottage, West Ham visiting Burnley at Turf Moor, Chelsea challenging Wolves at Molineux Stadium, and Bournemouth squaring off against Aston Villa.
As the matches kicked off at 8:30 PM IST, the competition intensified. Arsenal took the lead against Sunderland in the 42nd minute through Martin Zubimendi, with Leandro Trossard providing the assist. The Gunners showcased their dominance in what turned into a crucial match as they aim to maintain their place at the top of the league.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer made headlines with a remarkable hat-trick against Wolves, netting his first goal through a penalty in the 13th minute before adding two more goals, including a second penalty, to solidify a commanding 3-0 lead by the 38th minute.
West Ham continued their strong performance with a 2-0 advantage over Burnley, thanks to goals from Crysencio Summerville and Valentin Castellanos. Fulham also enjoyed a favorable half-time score of 1-0 against Everton, courtesy of an own goal by Vitalii Mykolenko, with Raul Jimenez playing a significant role in the build-up.
As the second half commenced across all five matches, fans eagerly anticipated the outcomes of each encounter that could significantly influence the league standings. With exhilarating performances and key player contributions, this matchday promises to be remembered as pivotal in the ongoing season.