In a dramatic Sunday of Premier League action, Arsenal reasserted their title credentials with a commanding 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, while Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest with a stunning 97th-minute goal.
Arsenal’s triumph was orchestrated by Eberechi Eze, who delivered a decisive brace against their North London rivals. The English international, who nearly joined Spurs before his move from Crystal Palace, broke the deadlock with a close-range finish just after the half-hour mark. Though Randal Kolo Muani equalized almost immediately for Tottenham, Arsenal dominated the second half with Viktor Gyokeres restoring their lead before Eze sealed the victory with his second goal. Gyokeres added a fourth in stoppage time to complete the emphatic scoreline.
The victory provides crucial breathing space for Mikel Arteta’s squad after recent setbacks, maintaining their five-point advantage at the summit. For Tottenham, the defeat marks a difficult start for interim manager Igor Tudor, leaving the club just four points above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile at the City Ground, Liverpool produced a dramatic late show with Alexis Mac Allister’s last-gasp winner securing three vital points. The Argentine midfielder pounced on a rebound after Virgil van Dijk’s header was saved, breaking Forest’s resistance in the seventh minute of added time. The victory came despite Liverpool’s admission of an underwhelming performance, with Mac Allister acknowledging significant areas for improvement.
The result lifts Liverpool level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United, keeping them firmly in the race for Champions League qualification. For Nottingham Forest, the heartbreaking defeat leaves them hovering just two points above the relegation places, increasing pressure on manager Vitor Pereira.
In other Sunday fixtures, Fulham climbed into the top half of the table with a 3-1 victory at Sunderland, while Crystal Palace secured a much-needed 1-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers thanks to Evann Guessand’s 90th-minute strike.