Premier League Roundup: Arsenal Dominate Spurs As Race Intensifies

Arsenal delivered a powerful response to the pressure from Manchester City in the Premier League title race, smashing Tottenham 4–1 in their second dominant North London Derby win of the season.

The victory restored the Gunners’ five-point cushion over City, who had edged past Newcastle 2–1 on Saturday. Even so, City remain in control of their own destiny, armed with a game in hand and home advantage when the two title rivals clash in April.

‎Here is a complete breakdown of the action.

‎Aston Villa’s Title Charge Slows Down

‎Aston Villa were dealt another blow in their pursuit of the title after being held to a 1–1 draw at Villa Park by relegation battlers Leeds United.

‎Aston Villa looked on course for defeat after Aton Stach curled in a free-kick in the 31st minute. Their performance lacked the spark expected from a title contender until the 88th minute.

‎Second-half substitute Tammy Abraham, a January arrival from Besiktas, rescued a point by pouncing from close range for his first Premier League goal since returning to England.

‎The draw leaves Unai Emery’s side seven points behind leaders Arsenal, with Manchester City still within striking distance.

‎Leeds, meanwhile, now sit seven points above the relegation zone and will feel encouraged by their resilience away from home.

‎Chelsea Drop Points in Late Burnley Twist

‎In another 1–1 draw, Chelsea were stunned by a last-minute equalizer from Zian Flemming at Stamford Bridge.

‎An early strike from João Pedro looked to have secured a crucial victory, despite the Blues going down to ten men after Wesley Fofana saw red.

‎But in the 93rd minute, second-from-bottom Burnley snatched a dramatic point, complicating Chelsea’s push for Champions League qualification.

‎The draw moves Chelsea into fourth on goal difference, but rivals like Liverpool could close the gap depending on upcoming fixtures.

‎Milner Becomes the Premier League’s Most Appearances Player

‎A historic moment came as James Milner made his 654th Premier League appearance breaking Gareth Barry’s long-standing record.

‎The 40-year-old featured in Brighton & Hove Albion’s 2–0 win over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, where goals from Diego Gomez and Danny Welbeck sealed victory.

‎Milner expressed his desire to “keep pushing” a testament to his unmatched longevity.

‎Tyler Adams Returns After Long Injury Layoff

‎A bright moment for American fans came as Tyler Adams made his first appearance for Bournemouth since suffering an MCL tear in December.

‎Starting in a hard-fought 0–0 draw against West Ham United, Adams played 66 minutes before being substituted. The result keeps West Ham’s survival hopes alive, though they remain just outside the relegation zone.

‎Mac Allister’s Late Heroics Lift Liverpool

‎One of the weekend’s most dramatic finishes occurred at the City Ground, where Alexis Mac Allister delivered a nail-biting winner for Liverpool.

‎After having an 89th-minute goal ruled out for handball via VAR, Mac Allister kept his composure deep into stoppage time. When Virgil van Dijk’s header forced a mistake from goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, the ball fell kindly for the Argentine to slot home in the seventh minute of added time.

‎The win keeps Liverpool level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United, maintaining pressure in the top-four chase.

‎Sunderland Lose Second Straight at Home

‎Sunderland, once unbeaten at the Stadium of Light, have now lost back-to-back home matches after falling 3–1 to Fulham.

‎Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez scored twice one from the penalty spot to hand Sunderland another blow following their earlier defeat to Liverpool.

‎Crystal Palace Win Amid Managerial Uncertainty

‎Despite swirling doubts around the future of manager Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace secured a last-minute 1–0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

‎Substitute Evann Guessand netted a far-post finish to seal the victory, offering fans a moment of relief despite the uncertainty surrounding Glasner’s future.

‎Arsenal’s Big Signings Step Up in the North London Derby

‎Two of Arsenal’s marquee summer signings rose to the occasion in a crucial derby win over Tottenham Hotspur.

‎Eberechi Eze, once destined for Spurs before Arsenal swooped in, continued his trend of scoring in derbies netting twice to add to his earlier hat-trick in the reverse fixture.

‎Alongside him, Viktor Gyökeres delivered a standout performance, responding to criticism about his record against top-half teams. His impact came at a perfect time, with Arsenal needing a strong reaction after slipping in recent matches.

‎Their contributions ensured Arsenal stayed firmly in the title race, regaining momentum at the expense of their fiercest rivals.