> At a Glance
> – Arsenal retains the Premier League lead after a 2-1 victory over Brighton.
> – City stays hot, beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 to keep the race tight.
> – Villa extends an 11-game winning streak with a 2-1 comeback against Chelsea.
> – Why it matters: The title race is a three-way battle, so every point can shift the standings.
On Saturday, Premier League action across England saw Arsenal keep the summit, City stay in the hunt, and Villa continue a remarkable winning run.
Arsenal Holds the Lead
Arsenal edged Brighton 2-1 at the Emirates. Martin Odegaard opened the scoring, and a Rutter own goal from a Declan Rice corner sealed the win. Diego Gomez pulled a goal back in the 64th, but a save by David Raya kept the match in Arsenal‘s hands.
Martin Odegaard said:
> “Their goal changed the momentum a little bit and they pressed us towards the end, but we got the three points and that’s all that matters. Lots of positives and still some things we can improve, but overall a good game and another win.”
City’s Winning Run Continues
City secured a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest with a late strike from Rayan Cherki. The Frenchman’s 83rd-minute goal capped a six-league-win streak for City, who also went on an eight-game winning run in all competitions. Cherki praised the team after the match.
Rayan Cherki stated:
> “Today is a big win. I’m proud of the team because this game is very complicated to win.”
Pep Guardiola said:
> “When we won a lot of titles in Barcelona, Bayern Munich, here, you have a lot of games of this type. The body language, how we celebrated, the connection with the fans is there.”
Villa Extends Winning Streak
Villa beat Chelsea 2-1 after a comeback that saw Ollie Watkins score from the bench. Watkins leveled the score within five minutes of coming on and headed the winner in the 84th minute. The result marks 12 wins in Villa‘s last 13 league games.
Ollie Watkins said:
> “Amazing is the word to sum it up.”
Liverpool’s Resurgence
Liverpool earned a fourth straight win with a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton. Florian Wirtz scored his first Premier League goal for the club, doubling the lead before halftime, while Santiago Bueno pulled a goal for Wolves after the break. The win extends Liverpool‘s unbeaten run to seven games.
Florian Wirtz commented:
> “I was confident that I will score one day, but of course I wanted to start earlier, scoring and assisting. It was like this and I have to accept it. I just know that it would come and I tried to keep going like that.”
Other Highlights
Brentford routed Bournemouth 4-1, with Kevin Schade netting a hat-trick. Fulham secured a 1-0 win over West Ham, thanks to a late goal from Raul Jimenez. Burnley held Everton to a 0-0 draw.
Key Takeaways
- Arsenal remains top after a 2-1 win, keeping a two-point cushion.
- City and Villa are close behind, each with recent victories.
- Liverpool continues its unbeaten streak, while Wolves set a new Premier League record for the longest winless start.
With the title race still alive, the next round of fixtures will decide who can close the gap and secure the crown.
