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OPINION: WHY MANCHESTER CITY’S RECENT SLUMP IS HANDING ARSENAL THE PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE
Chelsea’s late draw at Man City leaves Arsenal clear at the top. Explore the fallout for Liverpool, Man Utd, and the title race.
Chelsea did Arsenal a big favor in the title race, with Enzo Fernandez smashing in a stoppage-time equalizer that kept Manchester City from closing the gap at the top. City took the lead in the first half through Tijjani Reijnders and looked set to pick up three points, but Fernandez stepped up and grabbed a late 1-1 draw for Chelsea—just three days after they sacked Enzo Maresca.
That late goal, on a freezing night at the Etihad, means Arsenal finish the busy holiday stretch six points clear. They’ve collected 48 points from 20 games, while City and Aston Villa sit on 42.
Draws were the theme of the day. Liverpool stretched their unbeaten run to eight league games, but they let in yet another late goal and had to settle for a 2-2 draw at Fulham. Cody Gakpo looked like he’d won it for Liverpool deep into stoppage time. Then Harrison Reed unleashed a 30-meter rocket in the 97th minute to snatch a point for Fulham.
City are still fourth with 34 points, just three ahead of both Chelsea and Manchester United. United had Matheus Cunha to thank for a point after his equalizer earned them a 1-1 draw at Leeds.
Pep Guardiola’s City had built up pressure on Arsenal with six straight wins and were right on their heels at Christmas, but they’ve lost momentum with back-to-back draws—first at Sunderland, now at home against Chelsea.
As for Liverpool, their title hopes are all but done. Their habit of conceding late goals is starting to threaten even their top-four chances. They went behind to Harry Wilson’s early strike at Craven Cottage, but Florian Wirtz—who’s finally finding his feet at Liverpool—leveled things up. Gakpo’s late goal looked like a winner, but then Reed stunned them with his screamer. Liverpool have made a habit of letting in late goals: they did it against Crystal Palace and Chelsea in October and again at Leeds last month. Arne Slot summed it up: “Unfortunately, I’ve been experiencing this for months now.”
Manchester United under Ruben Amorim have only lost two of their last 14 league games, but too many draws against weaker sides are holding them back. After Tuesday’s embarrassing draw at home to bottom club Wolves, they dropped more points at Leeds and were lucky to escape with a draw after Brenden Aaronson put Leeds ahead. Cunha’s equalizer—just his fourth since his £62.5m move from Wolves—rescued a point, but it did nothing to lift the mood around Amorim, whose job security is still a talking point.
Tottenham’s home struggles continued with a 1-1 draw against Sunderland, piling more pressure on Thomas Frank. Ben Davies thought he’d delivered a rare home win, but Brian Brobbey powered in an 80th-minute equalizer.
Newcastle finally found some form as captain Bruno Guimaraes headed them in front against Crystal Palace, and Malick Thiaw sealed a 2-0 win that nudged Eddie Howe’s side into the top half.
The Premier League keeps rolling with a full slate of midweek games: Arsenal hosts Liverpool on Thursday, and City takes on Brighton on Wednesday.
WHY BRENDEN AARONSON IS FINALLY PROVING HIS WORTH TO DANIEL FARKE’S LEEDS
Brenden Aaronson capitalises on a Man Utd defensive slip to score in a 1-1 draw. Explore Farke's praise and Leeds' unbeaten run.
Brenden Aaronson chalked up his latest goal to a bit of luck and a slip in focus from Manchester United’s Ayden Heaven. Aaronson caught Heaven off guard, snatched a loose ball, and fired Leeds United ahead in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
That goal—his second this season—came after he slipped in behind Heaven, who didn’t seem to notice Aaronson lurking right on his shoulder. One quick touch, a calm finish, and suddenly the crowd erupted in the 62nd minute.
Aaronson’s been on a roll lately: one goal and two assists in his last six games. Even better, his family was in the stands to see him score. After the match, he told TNT Sports, “Honestly, I was just making a run, hoping something might break my way. Sometimes you just have to gamble. The ball bounced to me; the centre-back had no idea I was there. I took a good touch and just tried to put it on target.”
Gabriel Gudmundsson didn’t hold back with his praise after the final whistle. He matched manager Daniel Farke’s high praise for Aaronson’s work ethic. “He’s a top player. You saw it today—his work rate is unbelievable. He runs nonstop and does so much for the team. It’s not just about attacking, either. We all need to defend and put in the work, and he does that too. He scored today, so he deserves a lot of credit.”
Daniel Farke talked about Aaronson’s form and confidence after the game. “He deserves all the praise right now. His work rate has never been in question—he always gives everything for the team. He’s getting more clear-headed in key moments and tidier with his passing and finishing, but there’s still room to grow. Even today, there were moments he could’ve been a bit more decisive, but the important thing is he’s adding goals and assists at this level. He’s a key player for us. He brings quality in possession, creates chances, and works like crazy off the ball—pressing, counter-pressing, and tracking back. He’s in great form and absolutely deserves the recognition he’s getting.”
CRYSTAL PALACE MAKE CONTACT FOR £40M WOLVES STRIKER JORGEN STRAND LARSEN
Crystal Palace make contact for Jorgen Strand Larsen. As Wolves slash his price to £40m, will the Eagles pull the trigger? Analysis.
Crystal Palace are pushing to sign a proven Premier League striker, and the player’s club is finally open to a sale if the price is right.
Right now, Palace are hunting for a new forward, especially with Jean-Philippe Mateta attracting attention from other clubs. Mateta didn’t exactly impress against Newcastle—he managed to win just two of his nine duels and picked up a low 5.8 rating as Palace lost 2-0. His contract runs out at the end of the season, and with no new deal in place, it’s not surprising that other Premier League teams are circling.
With Mateta’s future up in the air, Palace are lining up replacements. Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli has been named as their top target, but he’s not the only one on their radar. According to TEAMtalk, Palace has also reached out about Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. They’re not the only club interested, though—Newcastle, Forest, Spurs, and Fulham are all in the mix. Wolves look ready to let Larsen go for around £40 million, especially since relegation is looming.
Wolves want to get the best price for the Norwegian, so they’re listening to offers, but Palace needs to tread carefully. Larsen’s not exactly lighting up the league. Palace already smashed their transfer record this month, spending £35 million on Brennan Johnson from Spurs. If they want Larsen, they’ll probably have to break it again. But here’s the thing: Larsen hasn’t started the last three league games for Wolves and has just one goal all season.
Sure, there’s potential—he did score 14 goals in the top flight last year and was called “fantastic” by his old boss Vitor Pereira. Still, it’s a gamble.
Honestly, Palace’s best bet is sticking with Mateta. Even though he had a rough outing against Newcastle, he’s been solid this season, scoring eight goals in 20 league games. If they can keep hold of him, that might be the smartest move they make this window.
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