Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League title has loosened after a late winner over Everton left them nine points ahead of Manchester City. A month later, a defeat to Southampton and a Bournemouth win have turned the race into a coin flip between Arteta’s and Guardiola’s sides. Winning the remaining fixtures could secure the crown, but the pressure is mounting.

Tottenham, now five points from safety, fell 1‑0 to Sunderland under new boss Roberto De Zerbi. Their tally of five points in 11 games puts them two behind West Ham, while Leeds and Nottingham Forest have 18 and 16 respectively. De Zerbi admits a single win could change the mood, but the club’s transfer record and leadership gaps loom large.

Chelsea’s Champions League hopes have slipped after a 3‑0 loss to Man City and similar defeats to Everton and Newcastle, leaving them seven points adrift of Villa and four behind Liverpool. A string of poor results, including a 3‑0 drubbing by PSG, has exposed the club’s fragile form at a critical juncture in the season, making qualification increasingly even unlikely definitively.