Arsenal continued their grip on the Premier League summit after edging past Brighton in a tense encounter, keeping Manchester City at bay in an increasingly tight title race. The Gunners showed composure under pressure to secure a narrow victory, maintaining a two-point cushion over Pep Guardiola’s in-form City side.
Earlier in the day, Manchester City temporarily climbed to the top of the table following a hard-fought away win against Nottingham Forest. Rayan Cherki emerged as the decisive figure, scoring a late winner to extend City’s impressive winning run and underline their growing momentum in the title chase.
At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal took early control through Martin Ødegaard’s precise strike before benefitting again from their strength at set pieces, as Brighton conceded an own goal from a dangerous delivery. Despite Brighton pulling one back and pushing hard for an equaliser, goalkeeper David Raya produced a crucial save to preserve Arsenal’s lead and ensure maximum points.
City’s victory at the City Ground was equally dramatic. After taking the lead early in the second half, City were pegged back by Nottingham Forest before Cherki struck decisively in the closing stages. The French forward’s recent form has added a new edge to City’s attack, giving Guardiola confidence that his side is ready to reclaim the league crown.
Elsewhere, Liverpool’s revival continued with another win, while the pressure at both ends of the table intensified as the season moves into a decisive phase. With Arsenal showing resilience and City building momentum, the Premier League title race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent years.