Arsenal solidified their position at the top of the Premier League table with a narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, thanks to Eberechi Eze’s decisive goal against his former club. Meanwhile, Manchester City suffered a surprising 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, ending Erling Haaland’s impressive 12-game scoring streak. Bournemouth emerged as Arsenal’s closest challengers after a 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest, while Liverpool’s struggles continued with a loss to Brentford the previous day. Arsenal’s victory was marked by their defensive resilience, as they secured their 10th clean sheet in 13 games across all competitions this season. However, injuries to key players Declan Rice and William Saliba raised concerns for manager Mikel Arteta. Manchester City’s lack of offensive firepower beyond Haaland proved costly, with no other player scoring in the Premier League for a month. Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier and Eli Junior Kroupi were instrumental in their win, while Burnley’s Lyle Foster secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Wolves, leaving the latter in a precarious position near the bottom of the table.