Arsenal climbed back to the top of the Premier League after beating Leeds United 2-1 on Saturday, in the first game after the international break. With the comeback, Mikel Arteta's team equaled Manchester City on points, although the leader remains Enzo Maresca's club thanks to a superior goal difference.
Arsenal's victory was achieved thanks to a second half goal that sealed the victory. The result left City in top position, with the same number of points as Arsenal, but with a goal difference of one point more. The Etihad team, which plays this Sunday against Liverpool, is facing pressure from the recent charges that the Premier League has imposed, after it was discovered that the club has breached the body's financial rules.
Meanwhile, Fulham, led by Álvaro Arbeloa, was relegated to second place after losing 2‑1 to Ipswich Town. The club's relegation left Tottenham Hotspur in third position, after drawing 1-1 with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Dominic Solanke's goal in the 92nd minute of the match was decisive for Spurs to get the point they needed to move out of last place.
Tottenham and Coventry City share three points each, while Fulham has two. With the weekend of matches still to play, Arsenal and City will meet in the next match, while Tottenham and Manchester United must continue searching for results to improve their position in the table.
In the coming days, the teams competing for the title will have to maintain their performance to prevent Manchester City from distancing themselves. Arsenal, for its part, will have to consolidate its position in the table and look for consistency in its next games to stay in the fight for the championship.