Premier League Matchday Review 7 February 2026: United Dominate, Everton & West Ham Impress in Key Wins
Premier League Matchday Review 7 February 2026: United Dominate, Everton & West Ham Impress in Key Wins
The Premier League served up another captivating round of action on Saturday 7 February 2026, with English clubs showcasing a mix of dominance, resilience, and smart game management. Manchester United delivered a commanding display at Old Trafford, Everton ground out a vital away victory, and West Ham United showed real composure on the road. These results underline a key truth in today’s Premier League: while possession can look impressive, it’s often the clinical edge and tactical discipline that decide matches.
Premier League Matchday Review: Key Results and Talking Points
This Premier League matchday review underlines how tactical discipline and clinical finishing continue to define results across English football.
chester United 2–0 Tottenham Hotspur: A Statement Performance at Old Trafford
Manchester United continued their fine run under interim boss Michael Carrick, securing a fourth straight league win with a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory over ten-man Tottenham Hotspur.
The game turned early when Cristian Romero was sent off in the 29th minute for a reckless challenge, leaving Spurs vulnerable. United capitalised with territorial control and relentless pressure.
Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a clever finish from a well-worked set-piece, and Bruno Fernandes sealed it late on in the 81st minute with a composed strike that rewarded their patience.
Key stats highlighted United’s superiority:
- Shots: United 23 – Tottenham 5
- Shots on target: United 9 – Tottenham 1
- Possession: United 64% – Tottenham 36%
- Corners: United 7 – Tottenham 0
This result keeps United firmly in the top-four conversation, boosting confidence ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
(Imagine a dynamic action shot here of Bruno Fernandes celebrating his goal at Old Trafford, capturing the electric atmosphere.)
Fulham 1–2 Everton: Gritty Away Win Highlights Toffees’ Resilience
Everton produced a textbook away performance at Craven Cottage, coming from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 and claim three valuable points.
Fulham took an early lead through an unfortunate own goal by Vitaliy Mykolenko in the 18th minute, but Everton stayed composed. They levelled through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the 75th minute before a decisive own goal from Bernd Leno in the 83rd minute turned the game.
Despite Fulham edging possession, Everton were clinical when it mattered:
- Shots: Fulham 14 – Everton 13
- Shots on target: 3–3
- Possession: Fulham 53% – Everton 47%
This victory highlights Everton’s growing belief on the road and their ability to stay structured under pressure—qualities that could help them climb further up the table.
Burnley 0–2 West Ham United: Professional and Controlled Display
West Ham United showed maturity and composure to secure a comfortable 2-0 win at Turf Moor against Burnley.
Crysencio Summerville struck early in the 13th minute, with Taty Castellanos adding a second in the 26th minute. From there, West Ham managed the game intelligently, limiting Burnley’s chances despite the hosts having more of the ball.
Stats showed Burnley’s endeavour but West Ham’s edge in key areas:
- Shots: Burnley 15 – West Ham 7
- Shots on target: 5–5
- Possession: Burnley 52% – West Ham 48%
- Passes completed: Burnley 326 – West Ham 382
This professional performance reinforces West Ham’s reputation as a tough side to break down away from home.
Bournemouth 1–1 Aston Villa: Entertaining Draw Reflects Balance
Bournemouth and Aston Villa shared the spoils in a well-contested 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.
Morgan Rogers gave Villa the lead in the 22nd minute, but Rayan equalised for Bournemouth in the 55th minute with his first goal for the club.
Bournemouth carried more threat overall:
- Shots: Bournemouth 17 – Villa 6
- Shots on target: 7–4
- Possession: Bournemouth 54% – Villa 46%
- Corners: Bournemouth 11 – Villa 4
Villa’s resilience earned them a hard-fought point on the south coast.
What These Results Mean for the Premier League Picture
As this Premier League matchday review shows, efficiency in both boxes often matters more than dominance of possession. With Arsenal still leading the way on 56 points from 25 games (17 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses, +32 goal difference), followed closely by Manchester City (47 points from 24) and Aston Villa (47 from 25), United’s win keeps them in fourth on 44 points and in the mix for Champions League qualification.
Everton and West Ham’s victories add momentum for mid-table sides pushing for European spots or simply survival. The emphasis on efficiency over endless possession continues to define this season—decisive moments, set-piece execution, and defensive solidity often trump dominance of the ball.
English football remains thrilling because of these contrasts: United’s authority at home, Everton’s road grit, West Ham’s calm control. As we approach the business end, these performances will shape who rises and who falters.
The Premier League never disappoints—roll on the next round.
