Arsenal Drops Points; City Closes in on EPL Top Spot

England: Manchester City whipped league leaders Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium to move 3 points closer to the top spot.

Rayan Cherki put the citizens ahead in the 16th minute, but Arsenal responded through Kai Havertz in the 18th minute to level the scoreline 1-1, taking both teams to the break.

City returned with renewed energy, as striker Erling Haaland got a tactical finish in the penalty area in the 65th minute that gave Pep Guardiola's side the crucial win.

Manchester City now holds 67 points in the second place, sitting just 3 points behind leaders Arsenal who have 70 points.

Pep Guadidola's side holds a game in hand. A win in their outstanding match against Burnley will level them with Arsenal on points.

It is roughly 5 games remaining to end the 2025/2026 English Premier League (EPL) season.

Sports analysts say the title race will be decided in the last rounds of league matches.

Arsenal is in search ofitsr first Premier League title in 22 years. The club last won the title in the 2003/2024 season.

For Manchester City, she is in search of the title after losing it last season to Liverpool.

Manchester City has notably overtaken Arsenal to win the Premier League title in recent seasons, most prominently in 2022–23 and 2023–24.

During those seasons, Arsenal led for significant periods before being caught and overtaken in the title race.

With City pushing from the back again this season, many are watchful to see how it all ends.