Premier League recap: Man United stun Liverpool at Anfield

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On October 19, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur were stunned at home by Aston Villa, who secured a 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The match was attended by 61,291 spectators, and Aston Villa continued their strong form under manager Unai Emery, marking their fifth straight win in all competitions. The decisive moment came late in the game with Emi Buendia scoring the winning goal, completing Villa's comeback in an intense match where Villa showed dangerous attacking play, especially in the first half. Tottenham struggled to capitalize on their chances, particularly in stoppage time when they had two big opportunities but failed to score[4][5].

In another major 2025 Premier League fixture on the same day, Manchester United pulled off a shock result by stunning Liverpool at Anfield. This victory was significant considering Liverpool's recent struggles, including a third consecutive defeat a fortnight earlier at Chelsea where a late goal by Estêvão sealed Liverpool's 2-1 loss[3]. Details of the Manchester United versus Liverpool match highlight the ongoing competitive nature of this fierce rivalry, though exact scores or goal details were not provided in the sources.

This weekend's fixtures further included West Ham United hosting Brentford and upcoming matches such as Leeds United versus West Ham and Chelsea facing Sunderland later in October. The Premier League 2025-26 season continues to be highly competitive with tight contests between top teams, as seen in Aston Villa's resurgence and Manchester United's impactful away performances[1][2].