Arsenal's Premier League title challenge suffered a setback with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2026. The Gunners, who led twice through goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, were pegged back on both occasions, dropping two crucial points.
Tottenham Hotspur's own ambitions took a more significant hit with a 3-1 defeat away to Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Sunday, April 13. The loss leaves Spurs with a mountain to climb to catch the league leaders.
The results have allowed Manchester City, who secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham, to strengthen their position at the top of the table. With only a handful of matches remaining in the season, the margin for error for both North London clubs is now virtually nonexistent.
Manager Mikel Arteta described Arsenal's result as "two points dropped," while Tottenham's Ange Postecoglou acknowledged his side was "second best" against a clinical Newcastle. The race for the championship is now firmly in Manchester City's control.
