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Arsenal Regains Top Spot, Chelsea Stumbles Badly
5 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Brentford, re-establishing their five-point lead.
- Chelsea suffered a surprising 3-1 defeat against struggling Leeds United.
- Liverpool drew 1-1 with Sunderland despite a late own-goal equalizer.
Arsenal has re-established a commanding five-point lead at the Premier League summit following a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Brentford. Despite not playing at their absolute best, goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka were sufficient to take them closer to a long-awaited league title.
In contrast, Chelsea experienced a significant setback, suffering a 3-1 defeat at the hands of a resurgent Leeds United. The victory for Leeds, spurred on by a passionate home crowd, was crucial in their fight to escape the relegation zone. Liverpool also faltered, managing only a 1-1 draw against Sunderland at Anfield, a result that continues to highlight their struggles for consistency this season.
Elsewhere, Aston Villa secured a dramatic 4-3 away win against Brighton, propelling them into third place in the standings. The day's action also saw Nottingham Forest defeat Wolves 1-0, while Crystal Palace secured a vital three points against Burnley, further complicating the relegation battle.
