Premier League Roundup: Title Race Heats Up As Manchester City Close The Gap

Manchester City have tightened the pressure on league leaders Arsenal with a commanding 3–0 win over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.

‎Goals from Antoine Semenyo, Nico O’Reilly, and Erling Haaland sealed the result before halftime, sending a strong message to their title rivals and reshaping the momentum at the top of the Premier League table.

‎City’s Ruthless Response in the Title Chase

‎After trailing Arsenal by nine points just days earlier, City has now slashed the deficit to three.

‎The champions followed up their dramatic late victory over Liverpool with a far more routine performance against Fulham, showing composure and efficiency throughout the first half.

‎Semenyo continued his remarkable impact since his high-profile move from Bournemouth, scoring his fifth goal in eight games. His opener in the 24th minute set the tone before O’Reilly and Haaland added quickfire strikes.

‎With 12 league games remaining, and a crucial direct clash with Arsenal still to come, City’s surge has reignited the title race.

‎Semenyo admitted he is still adjusting to the intensity of competing at the top but said he is “enjoying it” despite the pressure. His growing influence could prove decisive in Guardiola’s pursuit of another Premier League crown.

‎Arsenal Feel the Pressure Ahead of Brentford Trip

‎Arsenal still holds the advantage with a game in hand, yet the psychological shift is impossible to ignore.

‎Their Thursday trip to Brentford now comes with renewed urgency, as City’s resurgence forces Mikel Arteta’s side to respond quickly. The title race, once seemingly drifting toward North London, is now very much back in the balance.

‎Liverpool Rebound with Champions League Ambitions

‎After a heartbreaking loss to City, Liverpool restored confidence with a crucial 1–0 win away at Sunderland. Virgil van Dijk’s header in the 61st minute secured the three points, helping the Reds recover lost ground in the fight for Champions League qualification.

‎Arne Slot acknowledged that Liverpool likely needs an “almost perfect” run-in to finish inside the top four, but results elsewhere on Tuesday gave his side a timely boost. With 12 matches left, consistency will be key as they chase down Chelsea and Manchester United.

‎Aston Villa Stay in the Title Conversation

‎Aston Villa have slipped off pace recently, winning just once in their previous five league fixtures.

‎But Unai Emery’s men kept their faint title hopes alive with a gritty 1–0 victory over Brighton, sealed by a late Jack Hinshelwood own goal.

‎Emery emphasised the psychological importance of the win, describing it as vital to regaining confidence after a difficult stretch. Villa remain six points behind Arsenal, and while their challenge is unlikely, they continue to hover as dangerous outsiders.

‎Burnley Ignite Their Survival Fight

‎The relegation battle produced one of the most dramatic results of the night, as Burnley staged an incredible comeback from 2–0 down to beat Crystal Palace 3–2.

‎Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice on his home debut for Palace, yet the joy was short-lived as Burnley overturned the deficit before halftime.

‎Hannibal Mejbri’s strike sparked the revival, Jaidon Anthony levelled moments later, and Jefferson Lerma’s own goal completed the turnaround. The victory gives Burnley renewed hope heading into the final months of the season.

‎Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest edged slightly away from danger with a goalless draw against last-place Wolves.

‎The bottom of the table remains fiercely contested, with just six points separating 15th-placed Leeds from West Ham, who currently sit in the final relegation position.