Premier League Table 2022-23: Latest Standings After Man City Close Arsenal Gap To 3 Points

Manchester City made their points on and off the pitch after beating Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on Sunday as they turned up the title heat on Arsenal.

The reigning champions, in their first game since being hit with over 100 financial charges by the Premier League, are now just three points behind current leaders Arsenal ahead of their trip to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

After fans booed the Premier League anthem, cheered manager Pep Guardiola and held banners hitting out at the investigation, City raced into a three-goal lead by half-time thanks to a Rodri header, Ilkay Gundogan‘s close-range finish, and Riyad Mahrez‘s penalty.

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Ollie Watkins pulled a goal back for Villa in the second half when the visitors improved, but they ultimately fell short.

Manchester City are now just three points behind Arsenal at the summit of the Premier League after dispatching Aston Villa this afternoon.

All eyes on Wednesday night, where they will meet the Gunners in a mouthwatering match.

Arsenal on the other hand dropped points for the second season in a row as Brentford held Mikel Arteta’s side to a draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Ivan Toney’s header canceled out Leandro Trossard’s first Gunners goal on an action-packed Saturday afternoon. Chelsea, meanwhile, remains just inside the top half after sharing the spoils with West Ham.

Despite a goal from the impressive Joao Felix, Graham Potter saw his side pegged back at the London Stadium and left with only a point. Tottenham were easily beaten 4-1 at Leicester in one of the worst performances under Antonio Conte to date.

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Man United have defeated Leeds 2-0 thanks to late goals by Rashford and Garnacho.