Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier League after Rayan Cherki inspired Pep Guardiola's side to victory at Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal hold off surging Man City and Villa as Wirtz ends drought

Rayan Cherki bolstered Manchester City's title charge as the France star capped a superb display with the late goal that sealed a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Cherki stars in Man City win at Forest

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident his squad have responded in ideal fashion after warning them against piling on the pounds during the festive period.

Guardiola proud of Man City players' response to weighty issues

Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche said he will not be weighing his players when they return after Christmas, unlike his next opponents Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola, but he does expect them to use their common sense while tucking into their festive dinner.

Forest boss won't play Scrooge over players' Christmas dinner

Manchester City's players face a Christmas Day weigh-in to check they have not over-indulged over the festive period – with Pep Guardiola warning they will be dropped if they have piled on the pounds.

Man City players face Christmas weigh-in as Guardiola issues 'fatty' warning

Arsenal held off Manchester City to stay top of the Premier League at Christmas courtesy of a Viktor Gyokeres penalty in the 1-0 win at Everton.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 3-0, while Chelsea fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Saturday.

Haaland sends Man City top, Liverpool beat nine-man Spurs

Aston Villa are the Premier League's form side, with Unai Emery's men surging into Premier League title contention alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.

Can Aston Villa beat Arsenal and Man City to Premier League title?

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