The stereotyped view that a promoted side need to make their home ground a fortress has never rung more true for Sunderland this season. They remain the only undefeated Premier League side on home turf, with a rate of 2.1 points per game bettered only by Aston Villa, Arsenal and Manchester City (2.4 per game).

Aston Villa kept up the pressure near the top of the Premier League with a commanding 2-0 win at Newcastle, courtesy of goals from Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins.The first minutes were cagey, but

Tottenham is wearing retro all-white kits for Saturday's clash against Aston Villa, paying homage to the 125th anniversary of the club winning the FA Cup. The shirts feature a retro Tottenham crest with no names on the back. The club's 1901 FA Cup triumph was the first – and last – time that a non-league team has won the tournament.

Premier League leaders Arsenal slammed the door shut on charging Aston Villa with a 4-1 home thrashing of Unai Emery's side on Tuesday that kept them clear at the top of the table going into the New Year.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Matheus Cunha blew the Premier League title race wide open with a stunning winner as Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2 on Sunday. The Brazil international curled a long-range shot past goalkeeper David Raya in the 87th minute to decide a thrilling game at the Emirates Stadium that leaves Arsenal just four points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa at the top of the standings.

Premier League leaders Arsenal hammered Aston Villa 4-1 to secure a statement win on Tuesday as they closed out 2025 in style.

Manchester United loosened Arsenal's grip on the Premier League title race with a 3-2 win in north London on Sunday thanks to stunning second-half goals by Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha.