Premier League results today: Everton vs Brentford, Tottenham vs Sunderland, Newcastle vs Crystal Palace
Leeds United ended up sharing points at home with Manchester United in the opening Premier League match on Sunday, January 4.
Fulham and Liverpool engaged in an exciting draw at Craven Cottage, with two goals in stoppage time wrapping up the contest at 2-2, and Harrison Reed’s last-minute wonder strike becoming the highlight of the day.
However, the thrilling play continued on Sunday afternoon, with three additional matches kicking off at 15:00 GMT.
101GreatGoals.com has reporting and highlights from Tottenham vs Sunderland, Everton vs Brentford, and Newcastle vs Crystal Palace in today’s Premier League action.
You can also catch live text updates, statistics, and goals from the final match of the weekend between Manchester City and Chelsea here.
Igor Thiago accomplished a hat-trick as Brentford claimed all three points pic.twitter.com/flYrOv76FV— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 4, 2026
Everton vs Brentford: Igor Thiago treble
Igor Thiago increased his total to 14 Premier League goals this season with a hat-trick from close range, leading Brentford to a 4-2 victory against Everton and moving them into seventh place.
“Suddenly, Everton have a little bit of hope!” Beto heads home from Jack Grealish’s cross pic.twitter.com/tG9oYw5qWV— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 4, 2026
The Brazilian opened the scoring in the 11th minute and netted his second just after Nathan Collins’ header in the 50th minute that doubled the Bees’ lead.
Brentford are dominating against Everton, who went 3-0 down just two minutes after they got their second goal pic.twitter.com/NYSnwFV4hi— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 4, 2026
Jack Grealish, returning from illness, provided the assist for Beto’s response in the 66th minute, but Thiago’s third goal just two minutes from time made Thierno Barry’s added-time effort insignificant.
“They’ve got Everton right where they want them!” Brentford are leading 2-0 at the Hill Dickinson stadium thanks to Nathan Collins pic.twitter.com/C7aAbjwEFZ— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 4, 2026
Brentford has remained unbeaten in five league matches and will host Sunderland on Wednesday (19:30), while 11th-placed Everton is set to face bottom-placed Wolves.
Igor Thiago nets his 12th goal of the season to give Brentford the lead against Everton! pic.twitter.com/kxmc37xmfM— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 4, 2026
Everton starting XI: Jordan Pickford, Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitalii Mykolenko, Tyler Dibling, Tim Iroegbunam, Dwight McNeil, James Garner, Jack Grealish, Thierno Barry
Brentford starting XI: Caoimhin Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Aaron Hickey, Mathias Jensen, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Mikkel Damsgaard, Vitaly Janelt, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago
Tottenham vs Sunderland: Brobbey goal decisive
Brian Brobbey’s powerful finish from within the penalty area late in the match secured a fourth consecutive draw for eighth-placed Sunderland as they extended their unbeaten run to five matches.
A rare goal from Ben Davies from close range, following a corner, opened the scoring in the 30th minute for Tottenham, who are currently sitting in 13th place after successive draws as part of a stretch of one win in five league matches.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank faces growing pressure as he prepares to lead his team against struggling Bournemouth on Wednesday (19:30).
Tottenham starting XI: Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Wilson Odobert, Archie Gray, Mathys Tel, Richarlison
Sunderland starting XI: Robin Roefs, Lutsharel Geertruida, Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Dennis Cirkin, Trai Hume, Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fee, Simon Adingra, Eliezer Mayenda, Brian Brobbey
Newcastle vs Crystal Palace: Bruno, Thiaw goals
Newly signed £35 million Palace player Brennan Johnson endured a disappointing debut after his move from Tottenham, as his side fell 2-0 to extend their winless streak to seven matches.
In-form Bruno Guimaraes headed Newcastle ahead in the 71st minute, with Malick Thiaw doubling the advantage seven minutes later, leading the hosts to ninth place.
Bruno Guimarães breaks the deadlock at St James’ Park! pic.twitter.com/MExrGKW5OL— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 4, 2026
Palace is placed at 14th following their fourth loss in the last five league fixtures and will face third-placed Aston Villa at home on Wednesday (19:30 GMT).
Newcastle will take on Leeds on the same evening (20:15) after two consecutive wins and their first domestic clean sheet in seven home encounters.
Pinball in the Crystal Palace six-yard box as Malick Thiaw extends Newcastle’s lead! pic.twitter.com/OXfS5Nqddh— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 4, 2026
Newcastle starting XI: Nick Pope, Lewis Miley, Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schar, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Yoane Wissa, Anthony Gordon
Palace starting XI: Dean Henderson, Jefferson Lerma, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi, Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell, Brennan Johnson, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Yeremy Pino
Premier League fixtures and results this weekend
Saturday, January 3
Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Burnley
Wolves 3-0 West Ham
Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal
Sunday, January 4
Leeds 1-1 Man United
Everton 2-4 Brentford
Fulham 2-2 Liverpool
Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace
Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland
Manchester City vs Chelsea (17:30)
Published: 2026-01-04 18:23:00
source: www.101greatgoals.com
