Man City vs Arsenal in London

Manchester City has claimed the top spot in the Premier League following a 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Liverpool, with City having secured a narrow victory over Southampton thanks to Erling Haaland's goal. Arsenal started strong, with Bukayo Saka scoring early after a brilliant run, but Liverpool quickly equalized through Virgil van Dijk from a corner. Arsenal regained the lead with a header from Mikel Merino, only for Mo Salah to level the score again later in the match. Despite Arsenal's strong first half, they faltered in the second, leaving them five points behind City in third place. This draw was seen as a favorable result for Manchester City, who are still working to find their best form amid injuries. Analysts noted that City fans are feeling optimistic about their title defense after finally sitting atop the table.