The leader responds with authority
After three games without a win, Arsenal needed a statement of intent. And boy did he do it. A 4-0 against Leeds at Elland Road restores their confidence and gives them a provisional seven points lead at the top.
“We really wanted to show how much we wanted it,” Mikel Arteta said after the match.
It was a complete exhibition. Without Bukayo Saka, injured in the warm-up, others took charge. Zubimendi opened the scoring, a Darlow own goal extended the lead before the break, and Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus closed the festival.
Liverpool and Chelsea also react
The ‘Reds’ finally opened their record of victories in 2026. A 4-1 against Newcastle with a double from Hugo Ekitike and another goal from Florian Wirtz – their star signings – puts them back in the fight at the top.
But the comeback of the day was at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, losing 2-0 at half-time against a desperate West Ham, hit the table. Rosenior moved the bench, Joao Pedro and Cucurella tied, and Enzo Fernández scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute.
“The team’s reaction tells me that we have something special here,” said an excited Rosenior.
The celebration unleashed a general fight that ended with Todibo’s expulsion. A dramatic end to a match that defines character.
Meanwhile, in Brighton, Beto saved a point for Everton with a great goal in the 97th minute. And below, Wolverhampton continues to sink after another defeat.
The moral of the weekend is clear: in this Premier League, you can never give up. Not when you lead by seven points, nor when you are losing 2-0 at home. Mentality is everything.
