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"If he can also add scoring goals from a bit of an angle to his arsenal, just imagine how many Dominic Calvert-Lewin could score.
"For now, he can continue his apparent dedication to making his goal map look as much like Robert Pires’ beard from 2002 as possible."
"For now, he can continue his apparent dedication to making his goal map look as much like Robert Pires’ beard from 2002 as possible."
December 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"If he can also add scoring goals from a bit of an angle to his arsenal, just imagine how many Dominic Calvert-Lewin could score.
"For now, he can continue his apparent dedication to making his goal map look as much like Robert Pires’ beard from 2002 as possible."
"For now, he can continue his apparent dedication to making his goal map look as much like Robert Pires’ beard from 2002 as possible."
🤏Smallest gap ever between 4th and 15th
⚽️ 40-goal mark could be broken
📈 More long-range goals and late winners than ever before
Here are seven ways in which 2025-26 has been like no other season.
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
⚽️ 40-goal mark could be broken
📈 More long-range goals and late winners than ever before
Here are seven ways in which 2025-26 has been like no other season.
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
Seven Stats to Show Just How Mad the Premier League 2025-26 Has Been | Opta Analyst
The Premier League season is 17 matchdays old, and it's been eventful, to say the least. Here are seven stats to show just how extraordinary 2025-26 has been.
theanalyst.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🤏Smallest gap ever between 4th and 15th
⚽️ 40-goal mark could be broken
📈 More long-range goals and late winners than ever before
Here are seven ways in which 2025-26 has been like no other season.
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
⚽️ 40-goal mark could be broken
📈 More long-range goals and late winners than ever before
Here are seven ways in which 2025-26 has been like no other season.
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
With his successful spot-kick for Fulham against Nottingham Forest, Raúl Jiménez has joined Yaya Touré as the player to have taken the most Premier League penalties and still have a 100% conversion rate (11/11).
December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
With his successful spot-kick for Fulham against Nottingham Forest, Raúl Jiménez has joined Yaya Touré as the player to have taken the most Premier League penalties and still have a 100% conversion rate (11/11).
𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 ⏩ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
The 2025-26 season got off to a slow start for Morgan Rogers.
That feels like a long time ago now. He's played himself into confidence and looks unstoppable.
theanalyst.com/articles/mor...
The 2025-26 season got off to a slow start for Morgan Rogers.
That feels like a long time ago now. He's played himself into confidence and looks unstoppable.
theanalyst.com/articles/mor...
From Sarcastic Applause to Standing Ovations: Morgan Rogers Played His Way into Confidence and Now Looks Unstoppable | Opta Analyst
Morgan Rogers struggled at the start of 2025-26, but now he's one of the Premier League's form players and spearheading Aston Villa's unlikely title challenge.
theanalyst.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 ⏩ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
The 2025-26 season got off to a slow start for Morgan Rogers.
That feels like a long time ago now. He's played himself into confidence and looks unstoppable.
theanalyst.com/articles/mor...
The 2025-26 season got off to a slow start for Morgan Rogers.
That feels like a long time ago now. He's played himself into confidence and looks unstoppable.
theanalyst.com/articles/mor...
𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝟒-𝟏 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
The Premier League's best away team went to Elland Road and were well and truly swept away.
A big win for Leeds, who go six points clear of the relegation zone.
The Premier League's best away team went to Elland Road and were well and truly swept away.
A big win for Leeds, who go six points clear of the relegation zone.
December 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝟒-𝟏 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
The Premier League's best away team went to Elland Road and were well and truly swept away.
A big win for Leeds, who go six points clear of the relegation zone.
The Premier League's best away team went to Elland Road and were well and truly swept away.
A big win for Leeds, who go six points clear of the relegation zone.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝟎-𝟏 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥
A worthy victory for the Gunners, who will be top at Christmas for the third time in four years.
Will that prove a good omen this season?
Re-live the game with our recap and the key Opta facts:
theanalyst.com/articles/eve...
A worthy victory for the Gunners, who will be top at Christmas for the third time in four years.
Will that prove a good omen this season?
Re-live the game with our recap and the key Opta facts:
theanalyst.com/articles/eve...
December 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝟎-𝟏 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥
A worthy victory for the Gunners, who will be top at Christmas for the third time in four years.
Will that prove a good omen this season?
Re-live the game with our recap and the key Opta facts:
theanalyst.com/articles/eve...
A worthy victory for the Gunners, who will be top at Christmas for the third time in four years.
Will that prove a good omen this season?
Re-live the game with our recap and the key Opta facts:
theanalyst.com/articles/eve...
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝟎-𝟏 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥
Viktor Gyökeres' penalty is the difference at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It's just the second time on record (since 2003-04) Everton have failed to have a single shot in the first half of a home Premier League game.
Viktor Gyökeres' penalty is the difference at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It's just the second time on record (since 2003-04) Everton have failed to have a single shot in the first half of a home Premier League game.
December 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝟎-𝟏 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥
Viktor Gyökeres' penalty is the difference at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It's just the second time on record (since 2003-04) Everton have failed to have a single shot in the first half of a home Premier League game.
Viktor Gyökeres' penalty is the difference at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It's just the second time on record (since 2003-04) Everton have failed to have a single shot in the first half of a home Premier League game.
𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝟐-𝟎 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
Brilliant first half for Leeds and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who's scored both goals.
Calvert-Lewin is the first Leeds player to score in five successive Premier League games since Mark Viduka in August 2003.
Brilliant first half for Leeds and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who's scored both goals.
Calvert-Lewin is the first Leeds player to score in five successive Premier League games since Mark Viduka in August 2003.
December 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝟐-𝟎 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
Brilliant first half for Leeds and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who's scored both goals.
Calvert-Lewin is the first Leeds player to score in five successive Premier League games since Mark Viduka in August 2003.
Brilliant first half for Leeds and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who's scored both goals.
Calvert-Lewin is the first Leeds player to score in five successive Premier League games since Mark Viduka in August 2003.
𝐒𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝟏-𝟐 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥
Liverpool just about do enough to make it three wins on the bounce in all comps, while Tottenham suffer an 11th home league defeat of 2025, their most ever in a single calendar year.
Liverpool just about do enough to make it three wins on the bounce in all comps, while Tottenham suffer an 11th home league defeat of 2025, their most ever in a single calendar year.
December 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
𝐒𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝟏-𝟐 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥
Liverpool just about do enough to make it three wins on the bounce in all comps, while Tottenham suffer an 11th home league defeat of 2025, their most ever in a single calendar year.
Liverpool just about do enough to make it three wins on the bounce in all comps, while Tottenham suffer an 11th home league defeat of 2025, their most ever in a single calendar year.
Xavi Simons saw red for a nasty foul on compatriot Virgil van Dijk...
But that was about it for the first half.
But that was about it for the first half.
December 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Xavi Simons saw red for a nasty foul on compatriot Virgil van Dijk...
But that was about it for the first half.
But that was about it for the first half.
𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 🤝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝
After failing to beat Brentford, Wolves have equalled the Premier League record for worst winless start to a season (17 games).
With trips to Liverpool and Man Utd up next, it could yet get even worse.
theanalyst.com/articles/wol...
After failing to beat Brentford, Wolves have equalled the Premier League record for worst winless start to a season (17 games).
With trips to Liverpool and Man Utd up next, it could yet get even worse.
theanalyst.com/articles/wol...
Wolves Equal Record For Worst Winless Start to a Premier League Season | Opta Analyst
Wolves have now gone 17 games without winning in the Premier League this season, equalling the competition's record held by Sheffield United.
theanalyst.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 🤝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝
After failing to beat Brentford, Wolves have equalled the Premier League record for worst winless start to a season (17 games).
With trips to Liverpool and Man Utd up next, it could yet get even worse.
theanalyst.com/articles/wol...
After failing to beat Brentford, Wolves have equalled the Premier League record for worst winless start to a season (17 games).
With trips to Liverpool and Man Utd up next, it could yet get even worse.
theanalyst.com/articles/wol...
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝟐-𝟐 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚
A thriller at St. James' Park, but more dropped points for Newcastle.
They've now dropped the joint-most points (13) from winning positions in the Premier League this term.
Re-live a great game with our recap and all the key Opta stats: theanalyst.com/articles/new...
A thriller at St. James' Park, but more dropped points for Newcastle.
They've now dropped the joint-most points (13) from winning positions in the Premier League this term.
Re-live a great game with our recap and all the key Opta stats: theanalyst.com/articles/new...
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝟐-𝟐 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚
A thriller at St. James' Park, but more dropped points for Newcastle.
They've now dropped the joint-most points (13) from winning positions in the Premier League this term.
Re-live a great game with our recap and all the key Opta stats: theanalyst.com/articles/new...
A thriller at St. James' Park, but more dropped points for Newcastle.
They've now dropped the joint-most points (13) from winning positions in the Premier League this term.
Re-live a great game with our recap and all the key Opta stats: theanalyst.com/articles/new...
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭
Sunderland's survival blueprint is working well.
But they will lose twice as many players to the Africa Cup of Nations as any other Premier League team.
It promises to test Régis Le Bris and his squad.
theanalyst.com/articles/sun...
Sunderland's survival blueprint is working well.
But they will lose twice as many players to the Africa Cup of Nations as any other Premier League team.
It promises to test Régis Le Bris and his squad.
theanalyst.com/articles/sun...
Low Blocks, Long Balls and Belief: Sunderland’s Survival Blueprint Is Working But AFCON Absences Will Test Them | Opta Analyst
Sunderland have been the surprise package of the 2025-26 Premier League season, but AFCON-enforced absences will test them over the next month.
theanalyst.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭
Sunderland's survival blueprint is working well.
But they will lose twice as many players to the Africa Cup of Nations as any other Premier League team.
It promises to test Régis Le Bris and his squad.
theanalyst.com/articles/sun...
Sunderland's survival blueprint is working well.
But they will lose twice as many players to the Africa Cup of Nations as any other Premier League team.
It promises to test Régis Le Bris and his squad.
theanalyst.com/articles/sun...
𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍: 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations starts on Sunday.
Ahead of the big kick-off, we've identified 11 up-and-coming talents worth keeping an eye on over the next month in Morocco...
theanalyst.com/articles/afc...
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations starts on Sunday.
Ahead of the big kick-off, we've identified 11 up-and-coming talents worth keeping an eye on over the next month in Morocco...
theanalyst.com/articles/afc...
AFCON 2025: 11 Future Stars We’re Excited to Watch | Opta Analyst
We pick out 11 young players to watch at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations 2025 tournament. Will any of them light up the competition in Morocco?
theanalyst.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍: 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations starts on Sunday.
Ahead of the big kick-off, we've identified 11 up-and-coming talents worth keeping an eye on over the next month in Morocco...
theanalyst.com/articles/afc...
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations starts on Sunday.
Ahead of the big kick-off, we've identified 11 up-and-coming talents worth keeping an eye on over the next month in Morocco...
theanalyst.com/articles/afc...
Against Wolves last weekend, Arsenal posted their lowest pressure numbers of the season.
Afterwards, manager Mikel Arteta said his players' defending was "too passive".
Is this an easy fix?
theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
Afterwards, manager Mikel Arteta said his players' defending was "too passive".
Is this an easy fix?
theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
Is Arsenal’s Mini-Wobble Anything to Worry About? | Opta Analyst
Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League has been cut to just two points, and very nearly disappeared entirely last weekend. Can they regain their composure in the title race?
theanalyst.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Against Wolves last weekend, Arsenal posted their lowest pressure numbers of the season.
Afterwards, manager Mikel Arteta said his players' defending was "too passive".
Is this an easy fix?
theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
Afterwards, manager Mikel Arteta said his players' defending was "too passive".
Is this an easy fix?
theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
Middlesbrough were somewhat left in the lurch when Rob Edwards left for Wolves last month, but his replacement, Kim Hellberg, has made a brilliant start.
Boro are on the rise, and @davidsegar.bsky.social has looked into why they turned to Hellberg.
theanalyst.com/articles/mid...
Boro are on the rise, and @davidsegar.bsky.social has looked into why they turned to Hellberg.
theanalyst.com/articles/mid...
Kim Hellberg Already Has Middlesbrough Fans Forgetting About Rob Edwards | Opta Analyst
Middlesbrough have moved on without Rob Edwards, and are flying high under new boss Kim Hellberg. Are they now better than before?
theanalyst.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Middlesbrough were somewhat left in the lurch when Rob Edwards left for Wolves last month, but his replacement, Kim Hellberg, has made a brilliant start.
Boro are on the rise, and @davidsegar.bsky.social has looked into why they turned to Hellberg.
theanalyst.com/articles/mid...
Boro are on the rise, and @davidsegar.bsky.social has looked into why they turned to Hellberg.
theanalyst.com/articles/mid...
Arsenal required two own goals to beat one of the worst sides in PL history at home last weekend.
⬇️In that game, they recorded their lowest pressure numbers of the season.
Are they struggling with the demands of another title race? 😰
theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
⬇️In that game, they recorded their lowest pressure numbers of the season.
Are they struggling with the demands of another title race? 😰
theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
Is Arsenal’s Mini-Wobble Anything to Worry About? | Opta Analyst
Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League has been cut to just two points, and very nearly disappeared entirely last weekend. Can they regain their composure in the title race?
theanalyst.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Arsenal required two own goals to beat one of the worst sides in PL history at home last weekend.
⬇️In that game, they recorded their lowest pressure numbers of the season.
Are they struggling with the demands of another title race? 😰
theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
⬇️In that game, they recorded their lowest pressure numbers of the season.
Are they struggling with the demands of another title race? 😰
theanalyst.com/articles/ars...
Last season, no player in Europe's top five leagues underperformed against their xG more than Hugo Ekitiké. This season, only two players in the Premier League have overperformed against their xG more.
@davidsegar.bsky.social looks at his impressive start at #LFC.
theanalyst.com/articles/hug...
@davidsegar.bsky.social looks at his impressive start at #LFC.
theanalyst.com/articles/hug...
Hugo Ekitiké's Compelling Case to be Liverpool’s Main Striker | Opta Analyst
The form of Hugo Ekitiké has been a rare highlight for Liverpool this season. We look at just how impressive the France international has been.
theanalyst.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Last season, no player in Europe's top five leagues underperformed against their xG more than Hugo Ekitiké. This season, only two players in the Premier League have overperformed against their xG more.
@davidsegar.bsky.social looks at his impressive start at #LFC.
theanalyst.com/articles/hug...
@davidsegar.bsky.social looks at his impressive start at #LFC.
theanalyst.com/articles/hug...
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭
Sunderland's survival blueprint is working well.
But they will lose twice as many players to the Africa Cup of Nations as any other Premier League team.
It promises to test Régis Le Bris.
theanalyst.com/articles/sun...
Sunderland's survival blueprint is working well.
But they will lose twice as many players to the Africa Cup of Nations as any other Premier League team.
It promises to test Régis Le Bris.
theanalyst.com/articles/sun...
Low Blocks, Long Balls and Belief: Sunderland’s Survival Blueprint Is Working But AFCON Absences Will Test Them | Opta Analyst
Sunderland have been the surprise package of the 2025-26 Premier League season, but AFCON-enforced absences will test them over the next month.
theanalyst.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭
Sunderland's survival blueprint is working well.
But they will lose twice as many players to the Africa Cup of Nations as any other Premier League team.
It promises to test Régis Le Bris.
theanalyst.com/articles/sun...
Sunderland's survival blueprint is working well.
But they will lose twice as many players to the Africa Cup of Nations as any other Premier League team.
It promises to test Régis Le Bris.
theanalyst.com/articles/sun...
📈 Huge increase in goals from crosses
🤖 xG of their shots has doubled
✅ Longest winning run in club's PL history
How #AVFC have stopped relying on long-range goals, and why that makes their title challenge 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ more sustainable.
theanalyst.com/articles/ast...
🤖 xG of their shots has doubled
✅ Longest winning run in club's PL history
How #AVFC have stopped relying on long-range goals, and why that makes their title challenge 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ more sustainable.
theanalyst.com/articles/ast...
How Close-Range Goals Have Made Aston Villa's Title Challenge More Sustainable | Opta Analyst
Aston Villa had lent too heavily on long-range goals for much of this season, but their last few wins, which have taken them up to third, have been built on higher-quality chances.
theanalyst.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
📈 Huge increase in goals from crosses
🤖 xG of their shots has doubled
✅ Longest winning run in club's PL history
How #AVFC have stopped relying on long-range goals, and why that makes their title challenge 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ more sustainable.
theanalyst.com/articles/ast...
🤖 xG of their shots has doubled
✅ Longest winning run in club's PL history
How #AVFC have stopped relying on long-range goals, and why that makes their title challenge 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ more sustainable.
theanalyst.com/articles/ast...
𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐞-𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
🤕 Arsenal's defensive injury crisis is a concern
🔙 Tottenham are regressing under Frank
🇪🇺 Wilson can fire Fulham into European fight
We're back with our weekly knee-jerk reactions to the Premier League's action.
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
🤕 Arsenal's defensive injury crisis is a concern
🔙 Tottenham are regressing under Frank
🇪🇺 Wilson can fire Fulham into European fight
We're back with our weekly knee-jerk reactions to the Premier League's action.
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
Five Knee-Jerk Reactions to Premier League Matchday 16 | Opta Analyst
We're back for another round of hasty conclusions after the latest round of Premier League fixtures. Read on for five opinions that we'll stick to for about a week.
theanalyst.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐞-𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
🤕 Arsenal's defensive injury crisis is a concern
🔙 Tottenham are regressing under Frank
🇪🇺 Wilson can fire Fulham into European fight
We're back with our weekly knee-jerk reactions to the Premier League's action.
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
🤕 Arsenal's defensive injury crisis is a concern
🔙 Tottenham are regressing under Frank
🇪🇺 Wilson can fire Fulham into European fight
We're back with our weekly knee-jerk reactions to the Premier League's action.
theanalyst.com/articles/pre...
Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City FT
Were City back to their best here or were they very fortunate to win against a wasteful Palace side?
All that matters is Pep Guardiola's side cut Arsenal's lead at the top back down to two points.
Were City back to their best here or were they very fortunate to win against a wasteful Palace side?
All that matters is Pep Guardiola's side cut Arsenal's lead at the top back down to two points.
December 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City FT
Were City back to their best here or were they very fortunate to win against a wasteful Palace side?
All that matters is Pep Guardiola's side cut Arsenal's lead at the top back down to two points.
Were City back to their best here or were they very fortunate to win against a wasteful Palace side?
All that matters is Pep Guardiola's side cut Arsenal's lead at the top back down to two points.
Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle FT
Nick Woltemade's own goal - only the second ever in a Premier League Tyne-Wear derby - decides a tight and tense affair at the Stadium of Light.
The victory takes Sunderland four points clear of their rivals.
Nick Woltemade's own goal - only the second ever in a Premier League Tyne-Wear derby - decides a tight and tense affair at the Stadium of Light.
The victory takes Sunderland four points clear of their rivals.
December 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle FT
Nick Woltemade's own goal - only the second ever in a Premier League Tyne-Wear derby - decides a tight and tense affair at the Stadium of Light.
The victory takes Sunderland four points clear of their rivals.
Nick Woltemade's own goal - only the second ever in a Premier League Tyne-Wear derby - decides a tight and tense affair at the Stadium of Light.
The victory takes Sunderland four points clear of their rivals.
West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa HT
West Ham lead thanks to goals from Matheus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen in an eventful first half.
Aston Villa's winning streak is under threat.
West Ham lead thanks to goals from Matheus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen in an eventful first half.
Aston Villa's winning streak is under threat.
December 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
West Ham 2-1 Aston Villa HT
West Ham lead thanks to goals from Matheus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen in an eventful first half.
Aston Villa's winning streak is under threat.
West Ham lead thanks to goals from Matheus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen in an eventful first half.
Aston Villa's winning streak is under threat.
Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester City HT
City scored with only their second shot of the game, as Erling Haaland (obviously) netted with only his ninth touch of the ball.
Efficient City lead at Selhurst Park.
City scored with only their second shot of the game, as Erling Haaland (obviously) netted with only his ninth touch of the ball.
Efficient City lead at Selhurst Park.
December 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Crystal Palace 0-1 Manchester City HT
City scored with only their second shot of the game, as Erling Haaland (obviously) netted with only his ninth touch of the ball.
Efficient City lead at Selhurst Park.
City scored with only their second shot of the game, as Erling Haaland (obviously) netted with only his ninth touch of the ball.
Efficient City lead at Selhurst Park.