The Premier League title race tightened on Saturday, October 24, after Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 while Manchester City suffered their first league defeat of the season against Aston Villa.

Manchester City remain top with 21 points after eight matches, but their 2-1 loss at Villa Park ended their perfect start. Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Aston Villa, while Erling Haaland netted City's only goal.

Arsenal also reached 21 points after beating Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Ezri Konsa opened the scoring before Gabriel Magalhães secured the victory, leaving the Gunners level with City on points as the title battle intensifies.

Brighton sit third with 16 points and have a chance to reduce the gap when they face Liverpool on Sunday. Chelsea remain fourth with 13 points despite losing 2-0 to Tottenham in the London derby. Liverpool are fifth with 12 points ahead of their match against Brighton.

Aston Villa climbed to sixth with 11 points following their victory over City. Brentford, Leeds United, Everton and Ipswich Town have 10 points each, while Hull City and Tottenham have nine points apiece. Tottenham moved to 12th after their win at Stamford Bridge.

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Fulham also secured an important result, beating Coventry City 1-0 away from home. Oscar Bobb scored the decisive goal, lifting Fulham to eight points and 13th place, while Coventry remained on six points in the relegation zone.

Newcastle United and Manchester United have eight and seven points respectively, while Crystal Palace also have seven. Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest and Coventry have six points each, leaving Sunderland bottom with four points.

Sunday's fixtures could bring further changes, with Liverpool facing Brighton, Manchester United taking on Bournemouth, and Newcastle visiting Crystal Palace. For now, City retain top spot on goal difference, but Arsenal have drawn level and increased the pressure on the defending champions.