The 2024/2025 Premier League season has been one of the most unpredictable seasons to date, with Manchester City, the reigning champions for the past four seasons, struggling in 7th place and only winning two of their last ten. Clubs like Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are unexpectedly pushing for European spots, while Liverpool, favorites to win with odds of 1/3, still face fierce competition. With the league as unpredictable as it is there will still certainly be some major drama in the second half of the season that will surely see fans bet in-person and online on their favorite teams.
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In anticipation of the games still to be played in the current season, let's look back at some of the most exciting comebacks from previous seasons.
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Newcastle 4-4 Arsenal (2010/11)
Arsenal looked set for a routine victory at St. James' Park, storming to a 4-0 lead by halftime with early goals from Theo Walcott and Johan Djourou, followed by a brace from Robin van Persie. However, the second half saw a dramatic turn. Abou Diaby was sent off for retaliating against Joey Barton, sparking a Newcastle revival.
Barton scored two penalties, and Leon Best added a goal to reduce the deficit to 4-3. In the 87th minute, Cheick Tiote scored a stunning 20-yard volley to level the score, completing one of the most remarkable comebacks in Premier League history.
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Manchester City 3-2 QPR (2011/12)
Not only is this one of the most dramatic comebacks in Premier League history, but it is also arguably the most iconic fixture the Premier League has ever seen. Manchester City entered their final game of the season needing a win to secure their first league title in 44 years. Their task seemed straightforward against a struggling QPR side, but drama was inevitable.
City’s early lead was neutralized, and QPR, despite Joey Barton’s red card for violent conduct, went ahead 2-1 through Jamie Mackie. As the game entered stoppage time, Manchester United’s game had already ended in victory, and City seemed destined to fall short.
In the 92nd minute, Edin Džeko powered home a header to bring City level. The Etihad Stadium erupted, but the best was yet to come. Two minutes later, Sergio Agüero latched onto a Mario Balotelli pass, weaved through defenders, and fired the ball into the net. Martin Tyler’s iconic commentary—“Agüerooooo!”—cemented the moment as one of the most unforgettable in football history, clinching the title for City and breaking the Red Devil’s hearts.
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West Brom 5-5 Manchester United (2012/13)
Sir Alex Ferguson’s final game as Manchester United manager was meant to be a celebration. With the league title already secured, the Red Devils raced to a 3-0 lead within half an hour, with goals from Shinji Kagawa, a Jonas Olsson own goal, and Alexander Büttner. James Morrison pulled one back for West Brom before halftime, but United still held a comfortable 3-1 advantage.
Enter Romelu Lukaku. The young Belgian was introduced in the second half and scored within five minutes, cutting the deficit to 3-2. Although Robin van Persie and Javier Hernandez struck back to restore United’s cushion at 5-2, West Brom refused to relent.
Lukaku added another goal, Youssouf Mulumbu found the net, and with just four minutes left, Lukaku completed his hat-trick to equalize at 5-5. Ferguson’s final game ended in chaotic fashion, denying him a victorious farewell.
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Crystal Palace 3-3 Liverpool (2013/14)
Liverpool entered this match against Crystal Palace clinging to a slim hope of winning the league. To overtake Manchester City, they needed a huge victory to close a nine-goal gap. Their start was promising, as goals from Joe Allen, Daniel Sturridge, and Luis Suárez gave them a 3-0 lead by the 55th minute.
But Palace had no intention of rolling over. With just 11 minutes left, Damien Delaney’s deflected strike brought the score to 3-1. Two minutes later, Dwight Gayle capitalized on defensive frailties to make it 3-2. As Liverpool desperately tried to hold on, Gayle struck again in the 88th minute to level the game. The final whistle and Liverpool’s title hopes had been extinguished.
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Leicester City 3-4 Newcastle United (1997/98)
Newcastle United got off to a dream start when Robbie Elliott opened the scoring just three minutes into the match. The early goal set the tone for a dominant first half, but despite their control, the Magpies failed to extend their lead before the break.
The second half saw the game completely overturned in a dramatic 13-minute spell, with Leicester City netting three quick goals to take a commanding lead. However, Newcastle legend and the English Premier League’s all-time top goalscorer Alan Shearer had the final word. In a stunning display, Shearer completed a remarkable hat-trick in the match's dying moments, turning the tide once again and securing all three points for his side in a thrilling contest.
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Everton 2-3 Bournemouth (2024/25)
In a dramatic twist, Bournemouth staged a stunning late comeback against Everton. The Toffees led 2-0 through Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, dominating most of the game. With three minutes of normal time remaining, Antoine Semenyo struck in the 87th minute to spark hope for the visitors.
Lewis Cook's 92nd-minute header leveled the score, and in the 96th minute, Luis Sinisterra sealed an incredible 3-2 victory. Bournemouth made Premier League history as the first team to overturn a two-goal deficit as late as the 87th minute, leaving Goodison Park in disbelief.
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Norwich City 4-5 Liverpool (2015/16)
Liverpool’s 2015/16 season was a rollercoaster, and this nine-goal thriller at Carrow Road epitomized their unpredictability. After a shaky start, the Reds trailed 2-1 at halftime. Wes Hoolahan’s penalty early in the second half extended Norwich’s lead to 3-1, but Liverpool responded instantly, with Jordan Henderson scoring to narrow the gap.
Roberto Firmino and James Milner then struck in quick succession, flipping the game on its head as Liverpool took a 4-3 lead. Norwich refused to give up, and in the 92nd minute, Sébastien Bassong’s thunderous strike appeared to secure a draw.
But in the dying moments, Adam Lallana pounced on a loose ball and volleyed home a 95th-minute winner, sealing an exhilarating victory for Liverpool in one of the Premier League’s most chaotic matches.
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Tottenham 3-5 Manchester United (2001/02)
Tottenham’s fans were jubilant as their team dismantled Manchester United in the first half at White Hart Lane, storming to a 3-0 lead. Goals from Dean Richards, Les Ferdinand, and Christian Ziege left the visitors shell-shocked.
United, however, had other ideas. Sir Alex Ferguson’s halftime team talk worked wonders as the Red Devils emerged as a transformed side. Andy Cole headed in an early goal to kickstart the comeback, and Laurent Blanc followed suit with a header of his own.
Ruud van Nistelrooy and Juan Sebastián Verón struck in quick succession, completing the turnaround, before David Beckham sealed the victory with a fifth goal. Tottenham fans were left stunned, witnessing their team throw away a commanding lead in one of the greatest comebacks in Premier League history.
