Arsenal tightened their grip at the top of the Premier League after a goalless draw away at Nottingham Forest, benefiting from shock defeats suffered by both Manchester City and Aston Villa. The stalemate at the City Ground was enough to move Mikel Arteta’s men seven points clear at the summit following a dramatic weekend across Matchday 22.
🔴 Arsenal Stay Calm While Rivals Collapse
Although Arsenal were held to a 0-0 draw by a stubborn Forest side, the real story unfolded elsewhere. Manchester United stunned City 2-0 in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford, while Everton produced one of the season’s biggest upsets by defeating Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park.
The results left Arsenal clear at the top with 50 points, opening daylight between themselves and their closest challengers.
📉 Manchester City Punished Again
Pep Guardiola’s side dominated possession in the derby but were undone by ruthless United finishing. That defeat kept City stuck on 43 points, missing another chance to keep pressure on Arsenal.
City’s title defence now faces a growing uphill task as they fall further behind for the second straight matchday.
🔵 Everton End Villa’s Fortress
Unai Emery’s Villa were stunned at home by a disciplined Everton side. Thierno Barry scored the only goal with a clever chipped finish after a parried save, silencing Villa Park and ending Villa’s incredible 11-game home winning streak.
Everton’s midfield, marshalled by James Garner, controlled key moments, while Jordan Pickford’s late save ensured maximum points.
🏆 Premier League Top 4 After Matchday 22
| Position | Club | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 22 | 50 |
| 2 | Man City | 22 | 43 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 22 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 22 | 36 |
This marks the second consecutive Premier League round where none of the top four teams managed to win, highlighting how unpredictable the title race has become.
⚽ Why This Weekend Matters
- Arsenal widen the gap without even winning
- City lose ground in the derby
- Villa’s home dominance finally broken
- Everton prove giant-killing ability
- Title race swings heavily toward Arsenal
Arteta’s side continue to show maturity and resilience — picking up points even on tough away days while rivals falter under pressure.
With momentum and breathing space now firmly on Arsenal’s side, the Gunners look increasingly like serious Premier League title favourites.
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