Manchester City and Arsenal ended in a 0-0 draw at the Etihad, with Arsenal's defence halting City's scoring streak at home.

Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-1 at Anfield, moving to the top of the Premier League thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.

Pep Guardiola recognized Liverpool's edge in the title race, stressing the importance of City's upcoming game against Aston Villa.

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta called for his team to improve to compete with City's level, despite a strong defensive showing.

The Premier League title race remains competitive with the top three teams within a one-point margin; Liverpool is now a slight favourite with a 48% chance of winning.

The tight fixture schedule is a concern for Guardiola, especially when compared to Real Madrid's rest period before their Champions League encounter.

Liverpool's resilience was on display as they recovered from an early deficit, while manager Jürgen Klopp's football style continues to receive acclaim.