Early Lead Sets Tone for Gunners
Arsenal kicked off their match against Manchester City with a bang, securing an early lead within the first two minutes. Manuel Akanji’s mistake allowed Kai Havertz to assist Martin Odegaard in opening the scoreline, setting the stage for what would become a dominant display by the Gunners.
Missed Chances and City’s Equalizer
Despite Arsenal’s control, Kai Havertz missed a golden opportunity to extend the lead, which could have been costly when Erling Haaland responded for City with his 250th career club goal, leveling the score in the second half.
Arsenal’s Resurgence and Teen Talents
However, the response was swift and decisive. Thomas Partey’s deflected shot regained the lead for Arsenal, and young Myles Lewis-Skelly, fresh from a red card controversy, scored his first senior goal for the club, adding to the score with style.

Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 2, 2025. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)
Youth Shines Bright
The match showcased Arsenal’s promising youth with Havertz, Lewis-Skelly, and Ethan Nwaneri all making significant contributions, the latter sealing the victory in stoppage time with a curled effort.
City’s Championship Hopes Dim
This defeat leaves Manchester City trailing significantly, with their title defense looking increasingly out of reach as they sit 15 points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Crystal Palace Stuns Manchester United: Eagles Soar Above Red Devils
Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta proved to be the thorn in Manchester United’s side, scoring twice in the second half to secure a 2-0 win at Old Trafford, further exposing United’s home vulnerabilities.
Palace’s Ascent, United’s Descent:
This result sees Palace leapfrog United in the league standings, climbing to 12th under Oliver Glasner’s guidance. For United, it marked another setback in their inconsistent season, particularly at home where they’ve now lost five of their last six league games.
Injury Woes and Missed Opportunities
United’s performance was marred by a lack of creativity and defensive errors, compounded by an injury to Lisandro Martinez, potentially sidelining him for an extended period.
Spurs Shake Off Relegation Jitters with Win Over Brentford
Tottenham Hotspur managed to alleviate some of the pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou with a 2-0 victory against Brentford, courtesy of an unfortunate own goal by Vitaly Janelt in the first half.
Counter-Attack Mastery
Despite Brentford’s numerous chances and a strong performance from Yoane Wissa, Tottenham capitalized on a swift counter, with Pape Sarr scoring the decisive second goal, ensuring the points stayed with Spurs.
Climbing Out of Danger
This win propels Tottenham to 14th position, creating a 10-point buffer from the relegation zone, providing a momentary sigh of relief for the fans and the under-fire manager.