Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Arsenal Tops Premier League After Brighton Win
Arsenal won against Brighton to become the leaders in the Premier League.
Manchester City also won against Nottingham Forest, but Arsenal's win put them back on top.
Liverpool beat Wolves in a special game where they honored a player who passed away.
Rayan Cherki was important for City's win, and Martin Odegaard helped Arsenal.
Liverpool's Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for the team.
Nottingham Forest and Wolves are still struggling in the league.
After the match, Nottingham Forest's manager Sean Dyche complained about the referee's decisions, especially regarding Rayan Cherki's goal.
Wayne Rooney, a former Manchester United player, disagreed with Dyche and said the goal should have stood.
Rooney also thought that Ruben Dias from Manchester City should have been given a second yellow card.
Arsenal defeated Brighton 2-1 to reclaim the top spot in the Premier League.
Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest 2-1, with Rayan Cherki providing an assist and scoring the winning goal.
Liverpool won 2-1 against Wolves, with Florian Wirtz scoring his first goal for the team.
Nottingham Forest remains in 17th place, five points above the relegation zone.
Wolves are still struggling, with only two points from 18 games.
- Who
- Arsenal, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Wolves, Wayne Rooney, Sean Dyche
- What
- Premier League matches and post-match controversy
- When
- Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Where
- Various stadiums in the UK
- Why
- To compete for positions in the Premier League and discuss refereeing decisions
- Teams
- Arsenal vs. Brighton, Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest, Liverpool vs. Wolves
- Arsenal's Score
- 2-1
- City's Score
- 2-1
- Liverpool's Score
- 2-1
- Key Player (Arsenal)
- Martin Odegaard
- Key Player (City)
- Rayan Cherki
- Key Player (Liverpool)
- Florian Wirtz
- Arsenal's Position
- 1st
- City's Position
- 2nd
- Liverpool's Position
- 4th
- Forest's Position
- 17th
- Wolves' Position
- 20th
- Controversial Incident
- Rayan Cherki's goal for Manchester City
- Controversy Details
- Sean Dyche claims Gibbs-White was fouled; Wayne Rooney disagrees
- Additional Controversy
- Ruben Dias should have been shown a second yellow card
Sources
Late Cherki strike fires Man City to top of the table
Manchester City Make It Six Premier League Wins in A Row with 2-1 Victory Against Nottingham Forest
Premier League: Arsenal Hold Off Manchester City Charge; Liverpool Beat Wolves For First Time Since...
Premier League: Arsenal back on top after Brighton win, Liverpool defeat Wolves
Premier League: Manchester City continue winning run, hand Nottingham Forest 2-1 loss
VIDEO: Pep Guardiola Loses Cool At Cameraman Following Manchester City's 2–1 Win Over Nottingham Forest
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