Premier League Roundup: Arsenal Stay Top As Man City Win Again And Aston Villa Extend Incredible Streak

‎The Premier League title race is tightening as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Aston Villa continue to pile on the pressure in one of the closest battles in recent years.

‎With just three points separating first and third, every matchday is starting to feel like a final and this weekend was no different.

‎Below is a full breakdown of a dramatic weekend across England’s top flight.

‎Arsenal Resist Late Brighton Surge to Stay Top

‎Arsenal’s victory over Brighton was anything but comfortable.

‎Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and a second-half own goal from Georginio Rutter, the fourth own goal Arsenal have benefited from in four straight league games, seemed to put the Gunners in control.

‎But Brighton refused to fold. Diego Gomez pulled one back in the 64th minute, shifting the momentum instantly.

‎Yankuba Minteh nearly levelled moments later with a curling strike destined for the top corner, but David Raya came up with a world-class save to preserve the lead.

‎Arsenal’s blend of set-piece dominance, defensive resilience, and timely luck continues to keep them ahead at least for now.

‎Cherki Strikes Again as Man City Grind Out Win at Forest

‎Manchester City briefly went top after beating Nottingham Forest 2–1, thanks to another clutch performance from Rayan Cherki.

‎The Frenchman scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute, his second in three games and fifth of the season, firing through a crowded box to secure City’s sixth straight league win. Earlier, his intricate pass set up Tijjani Reijnders for the opener three minutes after halftime.

‎Forest’s Omari Hutchinson provided a spark with an equalizer, but they couldn’t hold on.

‎City are now on an eight-match winning streak in all competitions, looking very much like a side ready to chase down the crown they lost last season.

‎Super Sub Watkins Inspires Villa’s 11th Straight Win

‎Aston Villa’s remarkable form continued at Stamford Bridge, where Ollie Watkins came off the bench to flip the match on its head.

‎Joao Pedro’s first-half goal had put Chelsea in front, but Watkins levelled the match within five minutes of his introduction before heading home the winner in the 84th minute to secure a 2–1 comeback victory.

‎That result marks 12 wins in Villa’s last 13 league matches a staggering run that has turned them into legitimate title contenders.

‎Next up? A massive showdown against Arsenal at the Emirates.

‎Wirtz Scores First Premier League Goal as Liverpool Edge Wolves

‎Liverpool moved into fourth place with a 2–1 win over Wolves, extending their unbeaten run to seven games.

‎Florian Wirtz finally broke his Premier League duck after joining from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, doubling Liverpool’s lead after Ryan Gravenberch’s opener. Wolves pulled one back through Santiago Bueno but couldn’t find an equalizer.

‎Wolves, meanwhile, made unwanted history as the longest winless start to a Premier League season.

‎Liverpool’s early-season title collapse seems behind them… for now.

‎Schade Hat Trick Shines as Brentford Hammer Bournemouth

‎Kevin Schade produced the performance of his career, scoring a hat trick as Brentford thrashed Bournemouth 4–1.

‎Antoine Semenyo found the net for Bournemouth amid transfer speculation linking him to Manchester City and others, but Schade stole the show with a clinical attacking display.

‎Jimenez Hurts West Ham, Burnley, and Everton Stalemate

‎West Ham’s relegation worries deepened after Raul Jimenez’s 85th-minute strike sealed a 1–0 win for Fulham.

‎Burnley and Everton played out a goalless draw a result that helps neither side but keeps both within reach of safety.

‎Calvert-Lewin Continues Red-Hot Streak as Leeds Draw at Sunderland

‎Dominic Calvert-Lewin is making a strong case for an England recall.

‎The Leeds striker scored for the sixth consecutive match, turning in a Brenden Aaronson cross to earn a 1–1 draw at Sunderland. With eight league goals, he is the highest-scoring English player this season.

‎His form is especially impressive given his injury struggles in recent years.

‎Sunderland’s Simon Adingra scored a superb opener in a battle between two newly promoted sides.

‎Spurs Finally Find Relief as Archie Gray Scores Winner

‎Tottenham claimed just their second win in nine matches after beating Crystal Palace 1–0 away.

‎Archie Gray scored the decisive goal in the 42nd minute following a well-worked corner sequence. The win eased pressure on manager Thomas Frank and lifted Spurs to 11th place, just four points behind fifth-placed Chelsea.

‎Palace, now juggling domestic and European commitments, has lost three straight.