Arsenal extends lead at top as Man City draws with Forest
Published: 05 March 2026, 5:05:06
Arsenal moved seven points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League after a hard-fought 1-0 win at Brighton on Wednesday, while City drew 2-2 at home against struggling Nottingham Forest.
Bukayo Saka’s early strike in the ninth minute proved decisive for Arsenal, as his low shot from the edge of the penalty area beat goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. City nearly snatched a late victory, but substitute Savinho’s stoppage-time attempt was cleared near the line.
Elsewhere, Newcastle ended Manchester United’s seven-game unbeaten run under coach Michael Carrick with a 2-1 win, as Jacob Ramsey was sent off and William Osula scored a stoppage-time winner.
Chelsea climbed to fifth with a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, highlighted by Joao Pedro’s hat trick. In the relegation battle, West Ham edged Fulham 1-0 thanks to Crysencio Summerville’s second-half strike. Forest and West Ham remain in the drop zone, separated only by goal difference.
