Manchester United legend and pundit Gary Neville named the 'only team' that can challenge favourites Arsenal for the Premier League title this year as he ruled Pep Guardiola's Manchester City out of the title race.

Give Erling Haaland the ball and he will score' had proved to be a pretty effective tactic for Manchester City over the previous two months, but Aston Villa have exposed its flaws. They found a way to blunt the Norwegian's edges on Sunday,

Mikel Arteta's team extended its lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points on Saturday with a 2-0 victory against Burnley. Liverpool won by the same scoreline against Aston Villa to end a four-game losing run in England's top flight.

The Reds secured a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield, earning their first three points since the Merseyside Derby back in September. It was a significant morale boost for the reigning champions, who had recorded six losses from their previous seven games in all competitions.

Manchester United and Manchester City have been impacted by Premier League fixture changes for the festive period

Despite helping the Red Devils to FA Cup glory over Manchester City, Erik ten Hag was under extreme pressure as head coach of the club. As a result, it is understood that Man United shortlisted Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter as potential managerial appointments at Old Trafford.

Nottingham Forest picked up their first Premier League points under manager Sean Dyche as they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the City Ground on Saturday.