Overview
- The standings after Matchday 19: Arsenal 45 points, Manchester City 40, Aston Villa 39.
- Four second‑half goals decided the match, with Gabriel Magalhães, Martín Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus scoring after a corner miscue by Emiliano Martínez.
- Chelsea drew 2-2 with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, highlighted by an Enzo Fernández strike assisted by Alejandro Garnacho, as the hosts again failed to protect a lead.
- Manchester United tied Wolves 1-1 at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes sidelined by a calf injury and several other absences limiting the hosts.
- Spanish coaches occupy the top three places as early‑January fixtures loom, with Man City visiting Sunderland on Jan 1, Arsenal away to Bournemouth on Jan 3, and Chelsea at Man City on Jan 4.