The Premier League witnessed an exciting trio of matches on Sunday, with top teams facing off in high-stakes contests. Arsenal emerged victorious against Manchester City, while Manchester United succumbed to Crystal Palace, and Tottenham Hotspur secured a crucial win at Brentford.
Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of City marked a statement win for Mikel Arteta’s side, with Martin Ødegaard scoring the opening goal just 103 seconds in. Erling Haaland equalized 10 minutes into the second half, but Arsenal responded strongly to seal the win. The Gunners’ victory was led by Declan Rice, who covered nearly every blade of grass and created chances aplenty.
Meanwhile, Manchester United suffered their seventh home league defeat of the season, losing 2-0 to Crystal Palace. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice in the second half to inspire a dominant performance from the Eagles.
Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-0 win at Brentford marked a significant milestone for Ange Postecoglou’s side, as they secured their first league victory of 2024. The Spurs’ success has pushed them 10 points clear of the relegation zone and above Everton and West Ham in the table.
The win for Arsenal has breathed new life into their title ambitions, with Mikel Arteta now unbeaten in five games against Manchester City. The Gunners’ victory has extinguished any faint hopes of City retaining their title, while Palace leapfrogged United into 12th place.
With the title race intensifying, what’s next for these top teams? Chelsea hosts West Ham on Wednesday, before the FA Cup fourth round kicks off at the weekend.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/debrief-arsenal-maul-city-man-193400511.html