Sports Desk05 January 2026, 08:14 AM ISTShare While the Gunners secured a nervy 3-2 win against Bournemouth, title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool were held to frustrating draws by Chelsea and Fulham respectively. Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, leaves the pitch after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Chelsea | Photo: APArsenal has surged into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League as a dramatic Matchweek 20 saw the Gunners survive a scare on the South Coast while their title rivals, Manchester City and Liverpool, were both held to frustrating draws. The first full round of 2026 cemented Mikel Arteta’s side as the clear favourites for the crown, while the battle for the top four and the fight against relegation saw significant shifts, including a long-awaited clinical performance from a resurgent Wolves side.
