Manchester City kept the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Aston Villa showcased their resilience, twice coming from behind to secure a 3-2 win against West Ham in a thrilling five-goal match.

At Selhurst Park, Manchester City dominated from the outset, with Erling Haaland continuing his impressive scoring form by netting a brace. Phil Foden added a third with a well-taken strike to seal the victory for the Sky Blues. Man City's manager, Pep Guardiola, praised his team's ruthless performance, calling the win a "good statement". The victory moves City to within two points of league leaders Arsenal, intensifying the title race as the season progresses.

In London, Aston Villa's match against West Ham was a rollercoaster affair. West Ham took an early lead through Mateus Fernandes, but Villa responded quickly when Konstantinos Mavropanos was credited with an own goal. Jarrod Bowen restored the home side's lead, but Unai Emery's Villa demonstrated their fighting spirit once again. Morgan Rogers emerged as the hero for the visitors, scoring twice to complete the comeback and secure a vital three points for Aston Villa. Emery lauded his team's ambition and their ability to respond to challenges, highlighting the positive atmosphere within the squad. This win keeps Aston Villa firmly in the title hunt.

Other notable Premier League results saw Nottingham Forest defeat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0, increasing the pressure on Tottenham's manager. In the Women's Super League, Manchester City Women thrashed Aston Villa 6-1, with Khadija Shaw scoring four goals to extend her impressive record for the club. Manchester United Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women played out a thrilling 3-3 draw after Manchester United Women pulled off a sensational comeback against Tottenham Hotspur.