Premier League synthesis: Manchester City wins to the top, Arsenal catch up from behind |

Manchester City visited West Bromwich Albion on the 26th and did not show mercy to the home team. After a 5-0 victory, they rose to the top of the Premier League standings. Arsenal came from behind against Southampton, defeating their opponent 3:1.

The main striker Aguero has been absent for a long time this season, and Manchester City coach Guardiola said they have been able to cope. De Bruyne, the core midfielder of the game, is also not present, but Manchester City is still too strong for the newly promoted West Bromwich Albion.

Gundogan, Cancelo and Mahrez all penetrated their opponents in the first half. Among them, the German Gundogan not only took the lead for Manchester City in the sixth minute, but also added another point in the 30th minute.

The 4:0 score made the second half no more suspense. Guardiola simply let Brazilian striker Jesus sit firmly on the bench, and Sterling added Manchester City to the cake in the 57th minute.

This victory means that Manchester City scored 41 points in 19 games, surpassing Manchester United by one point, and for the first time since this season to top the standings. However, the “Red Devils” will usher in their 20th round on the 27th, against “Deputy Squad Leader” Sheffield United at home.

Arsenal were away in Nan’an on the same day, and the home team’s Armstrong volleyed a goal in just 3 minutes. However, the “Gunner” was only 5 minutes behind, and Pepe received a direct pass from his teammate to the penalty area to equalize the score. In the 39th minute, the teenager Saka used the opponent’s goalkeeper to attack the empty goal and succeeded. Arsenal achieved a 2:1 lead.

Easy side to fight again, 19-year-old Saka assisted Lacazette to score, Arsenal won the league two consecutive victories 3:1.

On the same day, Crystal Palace lost to West Ham United 2:3; Leeds United defeated Newcastle United 2:1 away. (Finish)

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edit: Chen Haiyin

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