Overview
- A 2-0 win over Burnley put Arsenal seven points clear at the top after dropping points only to Liverpool and Manchester City earlier in the season.
- Gary Neville labeled Liverpool as the only side capable of stopping Arsenal and discounted Manchester City as realistic challengers at this stage.
- Neville cited Arsenal’s summer recruitment and depth, claiming every position is effectively covered with minimal drop-off when rotating.
- Guardiola praised Arsenal’s solidity and variety in attack but said City could reel them in if more players contribute goals beyond Haaland.
- Liverpool ended a four-game league losing run by beating Aston Villa 2-0 to move back up to third, while Arsenal’s tally includes a record set-piece haul through 10 games.