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Arsenal Reclaim Top Spot After City’s VAR-Checked Win Keeps Title Race Tight

The results fix a two-point gap at the halfway mark, with Villa surging into contention before the year-end fixtures.

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Overview

  • Manchester City edged Nottingham Forest 2–1 away as Rayan Cherki delivered a goal and an assist, with his 83rd‑minute winner upheld after a VAR review to move City to 40 points.
  • Arsenal answered later with a 2–1 home win over Brighton, led by Martin Ødegaard’s opener and a Georginio Rutter own goal, to reach 42 points and stay first.
  • Aston Villa came from behind at Stamford Bridge to beat Chelsea 2–1 as Ollie Watkins scored twice, clinching an 11th straight victory in all competitions and lifting Villa to 39 points.
  • Tottenham won 1–0 at Crystal Palace through Archie Gray’s header from a Richarlison flick, with the Brazilian also having two goals ruled out for offside.
  • The round completes 18 games played, leaving Forest 17th on 18 points in a relegation fight and setting up the next fixtures at the end of December.