Arsenal Boost Premier League Advantage After Victory Over Palace, Man City Defeated by Villa

Arsenal increased their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points with a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace thanks to Eberechi Eze's strike against his old team, while Manchester City suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Aston Villa on Sunday.

Bournemouth now sit just behind the Gunners in second place following their 2-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest.

Following Liverpool's recent loss to Brentford on Saturday, Arsenal had an ideal weekend as their main competitors for the title dropped further back, continuing their impressive form.

Eze, who moved from the Eagles to Arsenal for £60 million ($80 million) in August, netted his debut Premier League goal for the club, proving crucial as Mikel Arteta's side relied once more on their expertise from set pieces and a robust backline.

The England forward volleyed home powerfully after Palace mishandled Declan Rice's free kick just before the break.

Arsenal struggled to find their rhythm in attack once again, yet they secured a tenth shutout in 13 matches across all competitions this season without needing to push forward aggressively.

Arteta's only worry came from seeing Rice and William Saliba substituted during the second half through injury.

Arsenal now hold a six-point advantage over fourth-placed City and lead Liverpool, who are sixth, by seven points.

Haaland's Run Halted

City seemed poised to challenge Arsenal most strongly in the title contest after going unbeaten in nine matches.

However, Pep Guardiola's team fell at Villa Park for the third year running, with Erling Haaland's run of scoring in 12 straight games finally stopping.

Matty Cash's brilliant long-range effort in the 19th minute gave Villa a fourth straight league victory, lifting Unai Emery's squad to seventh in the standings.

Haaland had a goal disallowed late on for offside, but City's inability to threaten without the Norwegian ultimately proved costly for the away side.

No other City player has found the net in the Premier League for a month apart from Haaland.

Bournemouth rose to second as Forest's difficulties persisted even after a managerial switch.

Sean Dyche began his tenure with a Europa League win over Porto on Thursday, but Forest linger in the relegation places after a clear defeat on the south coast.

Marcus Tavernier scored first for the Cherries straight from a corner, aided by the gusty conditions fooling Matz Sels.

Eli Junior Kroupi then rifled in his fourth Premier League goal in six outings to make it 2-0 for Bournemouth.

Wolves stay rooted to the bottom after Burnley snatched a 3-2 win in added time at Molineux courtesy of Lyle Foster.

Zian Flemming's brace had the visitors ahead 2-0 within half an hour, but Wolves responded before the interval via Jorgen Strand Larsen and Marshall Munetsi.

Foster's winner in the dying moments pushed the Clarets five points away from danger, leaving Wolves six points from safety.