There is still plenty of work to be done, however. Manchester City and Aston Villa slipped up against Manchester United and Everton respectively but they remain in close pursuit, trailing Arsenal by six and seven points respectively.

Some of the Premier League’s biggest names were among the crowd as the NBA returned to London on Sunday night. The regular-season clash between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies at The O2 Arena brought together stars from across sport and entertainment for a sold-out event.

Report and free match highlights as Aston Villa flounder at home to Everton, meaning Arsenal remain seven points clear; Thierno Barrys goal ended Villas 11-game winning run at home

The match at the Emirates Stadium was each team’s 19th of the season, officially marking the halfway point of their 2025-26 Premier League campaigns. With the win, Arsenal has a five-point lead over second-place Manchester City, who will have the chance to respond on Thursday, Jan. 1 with a visit to Sunderland.