Arsenal secured their seventh consecutive victory to strengthen their lead, while Man City was caught up by MU.

27/10/2025 00:16:00 PlaymakerHub

Arsenal’s remarkable streak extended as Mikel Arteta’s squad won 1-0 against Crystal Palace at Emirates, securing their seventh straight victory in all competitions and maintaining a firm grip on the Premier League summit. Conversely, Manchester City suffered a surprising 0-1 defeat to Aston Villa, allowing Manchester United to equal their points tally at 16 on the league table.

Ebere Eze shines, leading Arsenal to their seventh consecutive victory.

Without goals from Gyokeres or Saka, Arsenal still found a way to win thanks to a standout player: Ebere Eze, a former Crystal Palace star. The Englishman scored the match’s only goal with a brilliant volley in the 39th minute, securing three points for the Gunners in a game where their defense remained exceptionally solid.

Facing a well-organized defensive opponent, Arsenal struggled in the first half. It wasn’t until the 33rd minute that the home team managed their first shot toward Dean Henderson’s goal when Leandro Trossard fired after combining with Gyokeres, but the shot lacked the necessary precision.

The game-changing moment arrived in the 39th minute when Declan Rice delivered a precise cross into the penalty area, Gabriel Magalhães headed back for Eze, who executed a stunning scissor kick to score against his former club. This was Eze’s first Premier League goal for Arsenal and his second against Palace this year—after previously scoring against them in the FA Cup final.

In the second half, Arsenal played with more intensity. Early on, the Gunners created three dangerous chances within 10 seconds: Gabriel’s header hit the crossbar, Rice’s follow-up shot was blocked, and Saka’s curling effort narrowly missed the post. The Brazilian center-back later had a heavy collision with an opponent but was able to continue playing until the end of the match.

In the closing minutes, Palace tried to apply pressure, but Arsenal’s defense, led by William Saliba and Gabriel, stood firm, preserving a clean sheet for the tenth time in 13 games this season. This was also Arsenal’s fourth consecutive 1-0 win in the Premier League, something they did not accomplish last season.

Man City slips against Aston Villa, allowing Man United to catch up.

While Arsenal struggled for a win at Emirates, Manchester City disappointed with a 0-1 loss at Villa Park. Pep Guardiola fielded his strongest squad, but his players were unable to break down Unai Emery’s disciplined defense and sharp counterattacks.

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