> At a Glance
> – Arsenal clinches the Premier League top spot on Christmas Day after a 1-0 win over Everton.
> – Erling Haaland passes Cristiano Ronaldo to become the league’s all-time leading scorer with 104 Premier League goals.
> – Manchester City stays close behind, two points adrift, after a 3-0 victory over West Ham.
> – Why it matters: The result sets the stage for a historic title race and crowns Haaland as the top scorer in Premier League history.
On December 20, 2025, Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Everton secured them first place in the Premier League for Christmas Day, while Erling Haaland’s 19th goal of the season pushed him past Cristiano Ronaldo on the all-time scoring list.
Arsenal Secures Christmas Day Lead
The Gunners’ win came after Viktor Gyokeres converted a penalty in the first half, giving Arsenal a narrow edge that held until the final whistle. The result places Arsenal in first place for the fifth time on Christmas Day since the Premier League began in 1992, though they have yet to win a title on that day.
- Viktor Gyokeres penalty at 10th minute
- Arsenal 1-0 win over Everton
- First place for Christmas Day (fifth occurrence)
Haaland Breaks Ronaldo’s Record
Erling Haaland’s 19 goals in 17 Premier League matches moved him past Cristiano Ronaldo‘s 104-goal mark, making him the league’s all-time leading scorer. The Norwegian striker’s haul included a first-half strike from a Phil Foden cross and a late goal that sealed a 3-0 win over West Ham.
- 19 goals in 17 matches
- 104 Premier League goals, surpassing Ronaldo
- Goal against West Ham: 2nd minute from Foden cross
**Pep Guardiola said:
> “I said to the players, ‘Merry Christmas everyone but it will not be enough if we don’t improve,'”
Other Premier League Highlights
Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham was marred by the injury of record signing Alexander Isak, who suffered a left ankle injury after scoring early. Chelsea managed a 2-2 draw with Newcastle, while Wolves remained winless, losing 2-0 to Brentford.
- Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham, Isak injured
- Chelsea 2-2 Newcastle
- Wolves 0-2 Brentford, winless streak
Key Takeaways**
- Arsenal tops the table on Christmas Day for the fifth time since 1992.
- Erling Haaland becomes the Premier League’s all-time leading scorer with 104 goals.
- Liverpool’s Isak injury and Wolves’ winless run add drama to the season.
With Arsenal in the lead and Haaland’s record on the line, the Premier League’s race intensifies as teams push toward the end of the season.
