The latest Premier League standings: Manchester City chased Liverpool 1-0, and Arsenal won to still rank third
On February 24, local time, the 26th round of the English Premier League ended with 6 competitions. Manchester City and Arsenal both won this round and continued to put pressure on leaders Liverpool in the standings, and the Premier League triumvirate continued to maintain the title race. Manchester United suffered a last-out defeat and were stretched out by eight points in the top four.
Bournemouth 0-1 Manchester City. In the 24th minute, Haaland's shot from a tight angle was saved, and Foden, who followed up, made a follow-up effort to give Manchester City a 1-0 lead.
Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle. In the 18th minute, Botman scored an own goal and Arsenal took a 1-0 lead. Kai Havertz opened the scoring in the 22nd minute to extend Arsenal's advantage 2-0. In the 65th minute, Kai Havertz set up Bukayo Saka to make it 3-0. In the 69th minute, Kiwior received a corner kick from Rice and headed in to make it 4-0. In the 84th minute, Willock grabbed a header and scored a face-saving goal.
Manchester United 1-2 Fulham. In the 65th minute, Basey scored from the top of the net, and Fulham took a 1-0 lead. Maguire scored in the 89th minute to give United a late equaliser. In stoppage time, Iwobi scored the winner as Fulham won 2-1.
In other fixtures, Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest 4-2 at home, with Douglas Luiz netting twice. 10-man Brighton equalised in stoppage time to draw 1-1 with Everton. Crystal Palace thrashed Burnley 3-0 at home.
Manchester City reached 59 points after winning this round and remained behind Liverpool by one point. Arsenal have 58 points after a big win, two points behind leaders Liverpool. Aston Villa's win in this round moved to 52 points and secured fourth place in the league. Manchester United's winning streak came to an end and they are already eight points behind the Champions League places.