Arsenal decisively ended recent speculation with a dominant 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, reinstating their five-point lead in the Premier League title race. Following consecutive draws, Arsenal secured their most significant league win at Tottenham since 1978, with Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres each scoring twice. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the team's resilience and the long road ahead in the title fight. Arsenal now holds 61 points from 28 matches, with Manchester City trailing by five points.
Meanwhile, Liverpool secured a vital late win, triumphing 1-0 against Nottingham Forest thanks to a 97th-minute strike from Alexis Mac Allister. Manager Arne Slot acknowledged the result was more than his side deserved. Liverpool remains sixth in the table, level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United. Crystal Palace earned a narrow 1-0 victory over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Evann Guessand scoring the decisive goal. Fulham also secured a 3-1 away win against Sunderland.
Eze, a summer acquisition, proved instrumental, scoring in each half. Gyokeres also contributed significantly, netting a superb effort and adding a late goal. The victory provided a strong response to recent criticism. For Tottenham, the defeat marks a challenging start for new manager Igor Tudor, who faces the immediate task of navigating the team away from the relegation zone. Tottenham is currently winless in nine league matches.