Archive · 15 Dec 2025
EPL Title Race Heats Up
In the Premier League, Manchester City won 3-0 against Crystal Palace, keeping them close to the top.
Erling Haaland scored twice, and Phil Foden added another goal.
Aston Villa came back from behind to win 3-2 against West Ham United, with Morgan Rogers scoring twice.
Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0, while Sunderland won their derby against Newcastle United 1-0.
These results are important because they show which teams are doing well and which are struggling in the league.
Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Phil Foden adding a goal, keeping them two points behind Arsenal.
Aston Villa came from behind to win 3-2 against West Ham United, with Morgan Rogers scoring twice to secure the victory.
Nottingham Forest won 3-0 against Tottenham Hotspur, marking their fourth win in six league games.
Sunderland beat Newcastle United 1-0 in a derby match, with an own goal from Nick Woltemade deciding the game.
Arsenal won 2-1 against Wolverhampton Wanderers with two own goals, maintaining their lead at the top of the table.
- Who
- Manchester City, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, Newcastle United
- What
- Premier League matches with significant results affecting the title race and league standings
- When
- Matches took place on Sunday, with Manchester United vs. Bournemouth scheduled for Monday
- Where
- Various stadiums across England, including Selhurst Park, London Stadium, Stadium of Light, and City Ground
- Why
- To determine league standings and title contenders in the Premier League
- Manchester City
- 34 points, 2nd place
- Arsenal
- 36 points, 1st place
- Aston Villa
- 33 points, 3rd place
- Crystal Palace
- 26 points, 5th place
- West Ham United
- 13 points, 18th place
- Nottingham Forest
- 16th place, 5 points clear of danger zone
- Tottenham Hotspur
- 22 points, 11th place
- Sunderland
- Derby win over Newcastle
- Newcastle United
- Defeated by Sunderland in derby
- Erling Haaland
- Scored twice for Manchester City
- Morgan Rogers
- Scored twice for Aston Villa
- Callum Hudson-Odoi
- Scored twice for Nottingham Forest
