Arsenal kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a crucial 2-0 away victory over Leicester, closing the gap to four points behind leaders Liverpool ahead of the Reds' clash with Wolverhampton. The match was decided by Mikel Merino, who came on with 20 minutes to go and netted a quickfire brace in the 81st and 87th minutes. With this result, Mikel Arteta’s side extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches, moving within one game of Arsène Wenger’s record run from the 2010/11 season.
In the battle for a Champions League spot, Nottingham Forest stumbled against Fulham. Despite Chris Wood’s 18th league goal of the season, which temporarily leveled the score at 1-1 in the 37th minute, the hosts secured a 2-1 victory through goals from Smith Rowe (15’) and Bassey (62’). Meanwhile, Manchester City bounced back emphatically from their Champions League setback against Real Madrid by demolishing Newcastle 4-0. New signing Omar Marmoush, acquired from Eintracht Frankfurt for €70 million, stole the show with a stunning hat-trick in just 13 minutes (19’, 24’, 33’). McAtee rounded off the scoring in the 84th minute.
There was some concern for Erling Haaland, who sat down clutching his right knee late in the game and was substituted in the 87th minute. However, he left the field under his own power, suggesting the injury may not be serious. His availability for the crucial Champions League return leg against Real Madrid remains uncertain.
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Bournemouth continued their impressive form, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 matches with a 3-1 away win against Southampton, keeping them within one point of City. Goals from Ouattara, Christie, and Tavernier sealed the victory, with Sulemana’s late strike proving inconsequential.
At the bottom of the table, Ipswich earned a valuable point against Aston Villa, drawing 1-1 despite being reduced to 10 men after Tuanzebe’s 40th-minute red card. The visitors even took the lead through Delap in the 56th minute, only for Watkins to equalize in the 69th. Everton’s good run of form continued with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, as goals from Beto (42’) and Alcaraz (80’) canceled out Mateta’s effort (47’). Lastly, Brentford edged West Ham 1-0 thanks to Schade’s early goal in the fourth minute.
