STORY OF THE WEEKEND: When time stood still and legends were forged

In a weekend filled with drama, Matchweek 6 of the Premier League delivered a masterclass in late-game heroics.

Eight goals, all struck in stoppage time, rewrote scripts, shattered hearts, and elevated underdogs. These weren’t just goals—they were declarations of intent, moments of defiance, and echoes of belief that reverberated far beyond the final whistle.

MAXIM DE CUYPER – 92ND MINUTE, BRIGHTON V CHELSEA

Brighton’s Belgian fullback Maxim De Cuyper pounced on Chelsea’s disarray to spark a late surge. His 92nd-minute strike turned the tide, capitalising on a red card and setting the stage for a stunning comeback. It was the ignition point of Brighton’s rebellion.

ELI KROUPI – 93RD MINUTE, BOURNEMOUTH V LEEDS UNITED

In a pulsating draw at Elland Road, Eli Kroupi’s 93rd-minute equaliser was a moment of youthful defiance. The teenager’s poise under pressure earned Bournemouth a vital point and showcased the next generation’s fearlessness.

ERLING HAALAND – 93RD MINUTE, MANCHESTER CITY V BURNLEY

Even in a 5–1 rout, Haaland’s 93rd-minute goal was emblematic. The Norwegian machine doesn’t stop. His late strike was a reminder that City’s hunger is insatiable, their dominance relentless. It was punctuation on a performance of power.

JOÃO PALHINHA – 94TH MINUTE, TOTTENHAM V WOLVES

With Wolves clinging to a rare point, Palhinha’s 94th-minute equalizer for Spurs was a gut-punch. It salvaged dignity and momentum for a side chasing consistency. For Tottenham, it was a lifeline. For Wolves, a cruel twist of fate.

MATHIAS JENSEN – 95TH MINUTE, BRENTFORD V MANCHESTER UNITED

Jensen’s swerving strike in the 95th minute was the final nail in United’s coffin. Brentford’s midfield maestro capped a dominant display, exposing United’s fragility and lifting Brentford out of the shadows. It was a goal that echoed with tactical precision.

GABRIEL MAGALHÃES – 96TH MINUTE, ARSENAL V NEWCASTLE UNITED

In a tense clash at St. James’ Park, Arsenal’s Brazilian sentinel rose above the chaos to nod home a 96th-minute winner. Gabriel’s goal wasn’t just a dagger to Newcastle—it was a statement of Arsenal’s resilience. With title ambitions flickering, this was the kind of moment that galvanizes a campaign.

EDDIE NKETIAH – 97TH MINUTE, CRYSTAL PALACE V LIVERPOOL

Selhurst Park erupted as Eddie Nketiah, the unlikely hero, slotted home a 97th-minute winner to end Liverpool’s unbeaten run. It was a seismic moment for Palace, who remain the only undefeated side in the league. Nketiah’s strike wasn’t just a goal—it was a coronation of belief.

DANNY WELBECK – 100TH MINUTE, BRIGHTON V CHELSEA

Welbeck’s second in stoppage time was pure theatre. A 100th-minute dagger that sealed Chelsea’s fate and Brighton’s triumph. It was a reminder that experience and composure still matter in the maelstrom of modern football.