Arsenal top spot as Liverpool hold on to United

KATHMANDU: Arsenal has risen to the top spot in the English Premier League.

Arsenal won a vital match yesterday night, defeating Brighton 2-0. Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havert of Arsenal each scored one goal in that win.

Arsenal took advantage of the goalless draw between Liverpool and Manchester United Wednesday night.

Arsenal has 39 points after 17 league games and has climbed to the top of the league. Similarly, Liverpool is second with 38 points after 17 games.

Similarly, Manchester United, who held Liverpool to a scoreless draw, has 28 points in 17 games and has dropped to seventh position in the league.