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Wednesday Premier League Results & Roundup: Manchester City, Aston Villa Win to Keep Pressure on Arsenal

Wednesday night Premier League action deliver serious drama across the table — from title race tension to relegation battle survival fight.

Manchester City and Aston Villa both secure important victories to keep pressure firmly on league leaders Arsenal.

Elsewhere, Liverpool grind out big away win, Burnley pull off shock comeback, while Nottingham Forest drop frustrating points at home.

Manchester City 3-0 Fulham: Haaland Keeps Title Heat on Arsenal

Manchester City continue their title chase with dominant 3-0 victory over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola side take early control when January signing Antoine Semenyo open scoring.

Youngster Nico O’Reilly double the advantage shortly after, before Erling Haaland seal the win with powerful finish from outside the box.

Fulham never truly look capable of repeating the chaos of their earlier nine-goal thriller against City this season.

One controversial moment happen when Kenny Tete appear to pull Semenyo hair, but VAR review the incident and decide no further action necessary.

With the win, City now sit just three points behind Arsenal, who still have Brentford to face before travelling to the Etihad in April for what could become title-deciding clash.

Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool: Van Dijk Boost Champions League Push

Liverpool become the first team to beat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this Premier League season.

Arne Slot side produce disciplined performance to secure 1-0 victory against stubborn Black Cats.

Florian Wirtz influence the match heavily, forcing multiple saves and even hitting the woodwork.

The breakthrough arrive when Virgil van Dijk power header home from Mohamed Salah corner.

Set pieces don become growing weapon for Liverpool in recent weeks.

The only sour note for the Reds be serious ankle injury to Wataru Endo, who had to be stretchered off.

The win move Liverpool within three points of Manchester United in the race for top four.

Sunderland meanwhile remain comfortable in mid-table but lose their proud unbeaten home record.

Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton: Late Drama at Villa Park

Aston Villa snatch crucial 1-0 victory over Brighton thanks to late moment of fortune.

Tyrone Mings header from Leon Bailey corner deflect off Jack Hinshelwood for own goal that settle tense encounter.

Brighton struggle for rhythm, even substituting Carlos Baleba early to avoid potential red card.

James Milner come on to equal Premier League appearance record.

The match lack consistent quality, but Villa determination earn them massive three points.

Unai Emery side now sit six points above Chelsea and remain within touching distance of top spot.

Brighton poor form continue, leaving them dangerously close to relegation conversation.

Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley: Parker Sparks Stunning Comeback

Burnley boost survival hopes with dramatic 3-2 comeback win at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace look comfortable early as Jorgen Strand Larsen score twice in first half.

But seven chaotic minutes before halftime change everything.

Hannibal Mejbri, Jaidon Anthony and Jefferson Lerma own goal flip the match completely in Burnley favour.

Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka produce crucial late save to secure rare victory.

Burnley still nine points from safety, but morale receive huge lift.

Palace form collapse continue as dem slide down to 13th position.

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Wolves: Frustration at City Ground

Nottingham Forest dominate but fail to break down Wolves in goalless draw.

Forest register 35 shots and generate 2.73 expected goals, compared to Wolves 0.39.

Despite the pressure, Jose Sa heroics keep Wolves clean sheet intact.

Boos ring around City Ground at full-time as fans show frustration.

Forest still only three points above relegation zone.

For Wolves, the draw end three-game losing streak and offer small positive sign in difficult campaign.

Title Race and Relegation Battle Heating Up

Manchester City victory ensure Arsenal no get breathing space in title race.

Aston Villa remain outsiders but still mathematically involved.

At the bottom, Burnley fight back, Forest wobble, and Wolves show resistance.

With crucial fixtures ahead — including potential title decider in April — Premier League drama only just intensifying.

This page go dey update as more matchday drama unfold.

Praiz
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