Manchester City closed the gap on Arsenal in the Premier League title race, with City emerging as the favourites after a weekend that threatened to erase the Gunners’ potential 12-point cushion.
Arsenal were defeated 2-1 at the Etihad, as Erling Haaland scored his 47th goal of the season and Kai Havertz missed a late chance, intensifying questions about the visitors’ mentality as City pressed for momentum.
Liverpool signalled their season was headed for a European finish, seemingly on track for a Champions League place after a dramatic Merseyside derby in which Mohamed Salah opened the scoring and Virgil van Dijk headed home a stoppage-time winner.
Manchester United strengthened their European prospects with a 1-0 win at Chelsea, elevating interim manager Michael Carrick into the conversation for the permanent role as the club pushes to secure a top-four finish.
Tottenham’s relegation fight deepened after a 2-2 draw with Brighton, highlighted by Xavi Simons’ 77th-minute strike before Georginio Rutter’s stoppage-time equaliser; with five games remaining, they faced a crucial test against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and a potential four-point gap to safety if West Ham beat Crystal Palace.
Back in London, Arsenal faced scrutiny over their mentality following back-to-back league losses, with former captains and pundits urging the players to take responsibility and restore unity as City’s momentum grows and the title race intensifies.
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