After eleven rounds of the Premier League season, Arsenal continue to set the pace under Mikel Arteta, holding a narrow advantage over Manchester City in the early title race.
The Gunners’ consistency and defensive organisation have kept them top, while City, who endured a mixed start, remain firmly in contention after regaining form in recent weeks. Liverpool and Chelsea round out the current top four, both showing flashes of their best but lacking the stability to mount a sustained challenge so far.
Behind them, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are struggling for rhythm, while Newcastle and Aston Villa need strong festive runs to close the gap.
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At the sharp end of the scoring charts, Erling Haaland continues to dominate, maintaining his Golden Boot lead. Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo remain among the leading chasers, with Mohamed Salah still in the mix after another consistent run of form.
Defensively, Arsenal’s David Raya has impressed with a league-best clean-sheet tally, while Gianluigi Donnarumma and Nick Pope remain close behind. Wolves and Burnley occupy the danger zone, with Leeds and West Ham hovering uncomfortably near the relegation line.
As the season edges toward its halfway mark, the top of the table is tightening, with Arsenal’s depth and City’s experience setting up another compelling title race.
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