Premier League Power Shift: Arsenal Holds On, City Closes Gap
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Arsenal maintained its grip on the Premier League top spot, securing a 2-1 win against Brighton on Saturday. However, Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest earlier in the day had briefly led to a change in the standings. City's Rayan Cherki scored a late winner to keep Pep Guardiola's team within striking distance of Arsenal, which now holds a two-point advantage.Liverpool's resurgence continued with a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton, setting a new Premier League record for the longest winless run from the start of a season.The match between Arsenal and Brighton was marked by set piece goals, with the Gunners scoring on their 14th-minute lead and Brighton's Georginio Rutter heading a Declan Rice corner into his own net in the second half. Brighton's Diego Gomez pulled a goal back in the 64th minute, but Arsenal's David Raya made an outstanding save to deny Yankuba Minteh's shot.Arsenal has benefited from four own goals in its last four games, with Rutter's header being the decisive factor in the win.Manchester City, meanwhile, extended its winning streak to six league games with Cherki's late winner. The France forward has now scored five goals and provided an assist in his last three games. City's eight-game winning run in all competitions has left Guardiola confident that his team is ready to regain the Premier League title. The team's connection with its fans was evident in the celebrations after the final whistle, with Guardiola joining in to acknowledge the traveling supporters.
