Premier League Returns as Liverpool Nears Historic 20th Title

The English Premier League resumes after a two-week break, with Liverpool leading the table at 70 points, 12 ahead of Arsenal. Nottingham Forest (54) sits third, followed by Chelsea (49) and Manchester City (48). Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1, while Nottingham Forest stunned Manchester United 1-0, strengthening their Champions League hopes.

With the English Premier League resuming after a two-week break, Liverpool is on track to match Manchester United’s record of 20 top-flight titles. They lead the table with 70 points, 12 ahead of Arsenal, who are set for their third consecutive runner-up finish. Nottingham Forest surprisingly sits third with 54 points, followed by Chelsea (49) and Manchester City (48).

In their return match, Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Fulham, closing the gap to nine points. Bukayo Saka marked his return from injury with a decisive goal, but Arsenal suffered a setback as Gabriel Magalhães limped off with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest defeated Manchester United 1-0, with former United player Anthony Elanga scoring the winner. Forest now holds a 10-point advantage over sixth-placed Newcastle, boosting their chances of Champions League qualification.

Manchester United’s struggles continued as they failed to secure back-to-back Premier League wins all season, leaving them 13th in the table. Wolves moved closer to safety with a narrow 1-0 win over West Ham. The upcoming fixtures include key matches such as Liverpool vs. Everton and Chelsea vs. Tottenham, which could shape the title race and European qualification spots.