Chelsea, Arsenal Held to 1-1 Premier League Draws

Arsenal missed an opportunity to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool after drawing 1-1 against Brighton & Hove Albion, with a controversial penalty decision against them following a VAR review. Teenager Ethan Nwaneri scored early for Arsenal, but Joao Pedro’s penalty equalized the match. Meanwhile, Chelsea's struggles continued with a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace, despite taking an early lead through Cole Palmer. Enzo Maresca acknowledged Chelsea's current form doesn't place them in the title race, highlighting missed opportunities as a key issue. Manchester City maintained their momentum with a win over West Ham, keeping them in contention near the top of the table. Liverpool are poised to extend their lead further, with upcoming games that could see them move eight points clear of Arsenal.