Premier League Results and Table Update: Man City Leapfrog Chelsea as Arsenal Drop Points

Matchday 32 of the Premier League delivered plenty of drama as Manchester City staged a thrilling comeback, while Arsenal were held to a frustrating draw at home.

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

Manchester City had to dig deep to secure a remarkable 5-2 win over Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium. The visitors stunned the crowd early with Eberechi Eze scoring in the 8th minute, followed by Chris Richards adding a second in the 29th. Palace even had a third goal, but it was chalked off for offside, sparking City into life.

Kevin De Bruyne began the comeback with a sublime free-kick in the 33rd minute, and just three minutes later, Omar Marmoush netted the equalizer—his seventh goal of the season. City took full control after the break, with Mateo Kovačić scoring just two minutes into the second half. James McAtee added a fourth in the 56th minute, and the comeback was completed with a 79th-minute strike from O’Reilly, sealing a 5-2 victory for the defending champions.

Arsenal vs Brentford

Arsenal’s clash with Brentford proved to be more frustrating for the Gunners. Despite dominating possession, the first half ended goalless. Thomas Partey gave Arsenal the lead in the 61st minute, but Brentford hit back through Yoane Wissa in the 74th, and the match finished 1-1 at the Emirates. The draw leaves Arsenal with dropped points at a crucial stage in the title race.

Premier League Table Impact

Manchester City’s dramatic win lifts them into fourth place with 55 points, overtaking Chelsea in the standings. Aston Villa also climbed higher following a comfortable 3-0 away win over Southampton, with goals from Ollie Watkins, Maule, and John McGinn. Villa remain in strong contention for a Champions League spot.

Arsenal’s draw now leaves them 10 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool, putting pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side as the season nears its conclusion.