Premier League Update: Arsenal Retain Top Spot, Liverpool Edge Past Nine-Man Spurs
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Arsenal maintained their position at the top of the Premier League table at Christmas, thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton on Saturday. Meanwhile, Liverpool secured a narrow 2-1 victory over nine-man Tottenham, with Alexander Isak scoring his third goal for the Reds before suffering an injury setback. Manchester City's 3-0 win over West Ham briefly saw them take the top spot, with Erling Haaland scoring a double and providing an assist for Tijjani Reijnders. However, Arsenal restored their two-point lead after Viktor Gyokeres' penalty sealed the win over Everton. The Premier League table is now looking increasingly competitive, with City eager to improve their performance if they're to win a seventh Premier League title under Pep Guardiola's tenure. Guardiola expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's recent form, stating, 'Merry Christmas everyone, but it won't be enough if we don't improve.' In other matches, Chelsea rescued manager Enzo Maresca from further speculation with a second-half comeback to beat Newcastle 2-1. The Blues were down 2-0 at one point, but a brilliant free-kick from Reece James and an equalizing goal from Joao Pedro turned the tide. Wolves remain winless this season, while Brentford secured a 2-0 win over the struggling side. Burnley ended their seven-game losing streak with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, and Leeds moved six points clear of the bottom three with a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace. The Premier League continues to deliver exciting matches, with Liverpool's win over Spurs and Arsenal's victory over Everton setting the stage for a thrilling Christmas period.
