Manchester City have cranked up the pressure on Arsenal in the title race after dismantling Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium tonight.
Pep Guardiola’s side now sit just three points behind the Gunners, who travel to Brentford on Thursday knowing their rivals are breathing down their necks.
It was a devastating 15-minute spell before half-time that did the damage against Marco Silva’s struggling Cottagers.
Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring after Sander Berge’s wayward clearing header fell kindly for the Ghanaian, who netted his fifth goal in eight appearances since his January move.
Antoine Semenyo tucked in City’s opener to continue his sparkling start to life at the Etihad
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Semenyo then set up Nico O’Reilly six minutes later, before Phil Foden released Erling Haaland to fire home City’s third.
Fulham have now lost three on the bounce.
Burnley pulled off one of the most extraordinary comebacks of the season at Selhurst Park, beating Crystal Palace 3-2 for their first Premier League victory since late October.
Scott Parker’s side looked dead and buried after Jorgen Strand Larsen struck twice in the opening half-hour against his former club.
The Norwegian, who joined Palace in a club-record January deal, was clinical with both finishes.
But then something remarkable happened.
Without managing a single shot on target in the first 39 minutes, Burnley somehow scored three times in seven minutes before the break.
Hannibal Mejbri started the fightback, Jaidon Anthony levelled things up, and Jefferson Lerma’s own goal completed the turnaround.
Burnley managed an incredible comeback after going 2-0 down to net three times all before half-time
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Despite the win, the Clarets remain nine points adrift of safety with 12 games remaining.
Liverpool became the first side to claim all three points at the Stadium of Light this season, with Virgil van Dijk’s header proving the difference in a dominant display.
Arne Slot’s men controlled proceedings from the start, enjoying 68% of possession in the opening period.
Florian Wirtz came closest to breaking the deadlock before half-time, hitting the post and forcing Robin Roefs into several saves.
The breakthrough finally arrived just after the hour when Van Dijk nodded home from Mohamed Salah’s corner, with Habib Diarra inadvertently helping the ball over the line.
The victory, only Liverpool’s second league win of 2026, cuts the gap to fifth-placed Chelsea to two points.
However, there was concern over Wataru Endo, who was stretchered off with an ankle injury after an awkward fall.
Aston Villa grabbed a late winner against Brighton at Villa Park, though they’ll know they got away with one tonight.
Jack Hinshelwood’s unfortunate own goal in the 86th minute settled a match the Seagulls largely controlled, particularly after the interval.
The evening belonged to James Milner, who came on after 22 minutes to make his 653rd Premier League appearance, matching Gareth Barry’s all-time record.
The 40-year-old even tested Emi Martinez with an effort in the second half.
Brighton were the better side for long spells, with Ferdi Kadioglu’s shot tipped onto the crossbar by Martinez.
Aston Villa’s late winner over Brighton has helped them consolidate a top-four spot in the Premier League
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But Tyrone Mings’ late effort deflected off Hinshelwood to snatch victory.
Villa stay third, extending their cushion over Manchester United and Chelsea in the Champions League race.
Brighton have now won just once in 13 league matches.
Nottingham Forest’s evening ended in frustration as they were held to a goalless draw by bottom club Wolves at the City Ground.
Sean Dyche’s side dominated throughout, racking up 16 shots in the first half alone, but simply couldn’t find a way past Jose Sa.
Lorenzo Lucca, making his first start since arriving on loan from Napoli, squandered a golden opportunity from eight yards with five attackers bearing down on a single defender.
Sean Dyche was booed by Nottingham Forest fans at full-time
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Sa produced a brilliant double save to deny Igor Jesus and Morato in the second half as Forest’s wastefulness continued.
Boos greeted the final whistle, and Dyche will face mounting questions after his team have won just twice in their last 10 outings.
Forest remain 17th, three points above the drop zone, while Wolves stay rooted to the bottom on nine points.