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Premier League weekend wrap – Arsenal go seven points clear

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Last Updated: 08:12 GMT+2, Mon 3 November 2025. Written by Dylan Johnson

Gameweek 10 saw a return to form for several top clubs as they reclaimed momentum after recent turbulence. While underdog stories captured attention in previous rounds, this weekend demonstrated that experience and depth still remain decisive in England’s top flight.

Saturday’s standout matches featured strong performances from the league’s elite. At the Amex Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion delivered a commanding 3–0 win over Leeds United. Danny Welbeck opened the scoring, and a second-half brace from Diego Gómez secured the victory and the club’s first clean sheet of the season.

Arsenal further solidified their title credentials with a 2–0 away win at Burnley. With back-to-back wins and continued defensive solidity, Mikel Arteta’s side remain the benchmark in the league.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace maintained their home consistency with a 2–0 result over Brentford, and Fulham ended a four match winless streak with a convincing 3–0 defeat of Wolves, who sacked coach Vitor Pereira following their eighth defeat in 10 matches.

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In London, Chelsea produced a composed 1–0 win at Tottenham Hotspur. Joao Pedro’s first-half strike proved enough as Chelsea bounced back from their defeat to Sunderland in round 9.

Liverpool returned to winning ways, with goals from Mo Salah and Ryan Gravenberch securing a massive three points against Aston Villa at Anfield. Their first Premier League win since September, the Reds move into third place, seven points behind Arsenal.

Sunday’s fixtures reinforced the weekend’s theme of top teams stepping up. Manchester City edged past Bournemouth 3–1, thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland and sustained control throughout. At the London Stadium, West Ham United claimed a vital 3–1 victory over Newcastle United. Their second win of the season takes them up to seven points.

Betting Insights: Trends and Value Spots

Home Comfort Returns: After weeks dominated by away results, Gameweek 10 swung back toward home sides. Liverpool, Manchester City, Fulham, and Crystal Palace all secured convincing victories on their own turf — a reminder that home advantage still carries weight when top teams hit form.
Favourites Deliver: The big names held firm this weekend. Arsenal, Liverpool, and City each justified short odds with controlled wins, rewarding bettors who backed outright favourites after several unpredictable rounds.
Goals and Control: Seven of nine fixtures ended with at least two goals, and five surpassed the 2.5 mark, reaffirming the value of Over 2.5 Goals markets in matches featuring attacking sides like Brighton, and Manchester City.

The takeaway from Gameweek 10 is clear, the traditional powerhouses are finding their groove, and the gap to strugglers is widening. With Arsenal leading the way, and Chelsea back in form, the title race is sharpened while the battle at the other end looks set to intensify.

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