Arsenal Premier League Lead: Stunning 5-Point Gap After Tottenham Thumping
Arsenal Premier League title charge received a major boost as Mikel Arteta’s side registered a stunning 4-1 victory over fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby at the weekend, restoring a five-point lead at the summit of the table ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League second-leg fixtures on February 24.
Arsenal Thumping Puts Pressure on Manchester City
The Arsenal Premier League win over Tottenham was their largest league victory in the north London derby since 1978. Viktor Gyökeres was twice on target as the Gunners overturned an early Spurs equaliser to completely dominate proceedings in the second half and run out convincing 4-1 winners. The result elevated Arteta’s side to 82.33 percent favourites to win the Premier League title according to Opta’s supercomputer, with Manchester City now afforded just a 16.92 percent chance of catching their rivals.
Liverpool Scrape Past Nottingham Forest
Arne Slot’s Liverpool side produced a smash-and-grab 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest to maintain their Champions League qualification push, despite being outshot 10 to 18 in a performance that left the manager himself admitting the first half was “not good at all.” Alexis Mac Allister’s goal proved the difference as Liverpool capitalised on what their opponents described as a scarcely deserved Premier League victory.
Champions League Spotlight on February 24
As the Premier League prepares for its next round of fixtures, all eyes are also on the Champions League second legs taking place on February 24. Newcastle United host Qarabag at St James’ Park, Inter Milan travel to face Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt, Atletico Madrid visit Club Brugge, and Olympiakos host Bayer Leverkusen. The draw for the Champions League round of 16 is scheduled for February 27, with Newcastle potentially facing either Chelsea or Barcelona. The Premier League race meanwhile continues to intensify as Arsenal look to maintain their five-point cushion over City in a title battle that appears increasingly to be heading their way.
Written by 8jjsports.com News Desk | February 24, 2026
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