Overview
- Manchester City moved into second after beating Bournemouth, tightening focus on Arsenal's six-point lead.
- Pep Guardiola highlighted Arsenal's defensive streak, saying, "Hopefully Arsenal can concede a goal one day."
- Erling Haaland has 13 league goals in 10 games and accounts for roughly 65% of City's Premier League goals, according to TBR Football.
- Manchester Evening News writers argue Arsenal's near-flawless defensive run looks difficult to sustain through the winter schedule.
- City face Liverpool next and then Newcastle after the break, while Arsenal visit Sunderland before a North London derby and Chelsea away with a Bayern tie also on the slate.