Manchester City has taken a significant lead in the Premier League title race after both Arsenal and Liverpool suffered defeats in their recent matches. City, aiming for a historic fourth consecutive English top-flight title, now holds a two-point advantage with six games remaining in the season.
Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace ended their 18-month unbeaten run at Anfield, while Arsenal fell 2-0 to Aston Villa, marking their first league defeat in 2024. The closely contested title race, which had the three contenders separated by just one point, was anticipated to be one of the most exciting in years.
Despite potential twists and turns ahead, many are already considering Manchester City as the frontrunner, given their dominant form in the final stages of previous title campaigns. Arsenal, who had been on an impressive run with 10 wins and a draw in their last 11 league games, now face a crucial moment in their season following the defeat to Villa.
Meanwhile, Liverpool's season has taken a downturn, with recent exits from the FA Cup and potential elimination from the Europa League adding to their woes. Manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledged the team's poor form and emphasized the need for a strong response moving forward.
City, currently on a 27-match unbeaten streak, sits at the top of the table with 73 points, holding a slight advantage over Arsenal and Liverpool, both on 71 points.
In other matches, West Ham faced setbacks in both the Europa League and the Premier League, losing to Bayer Leverkusen and Fulham, respectively. The defeats have hindered West Ham's aspirations of securing a spot in European competition next season, as they currently sit in eighth place in the league standings.
Fulham's victory over West Ham, with Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira scoring twice, solidified their mid-table position in 12th place.
