In the 24th round of the Premier League, leaders Arsenal played first, with Arteta's squad securing a 4-0 away win against Leeds United. Madueke, replacing the "key player" Saka in the starting lineup, contributed an assist and caused an own goal from a corner. Yokerees broke his scoring dry spell, allowing the Gunners to lead by 7 points after playing early, observing the clash between Spurs and Man City.

In this round of the Premier League, Man City visited Spurs, who have been a tough opponent for them. Despite Spurs' poor league form this season, they still qualified directly for the Champions League knockout stage and sit above Man City in the standings. Under Flick's management, Spurs remain competitive. In this match, Man City's two major new signings, Scherki and Semenyo, gave them a 2-0 lead by halftime. However, the second half saw a dramatic change: Spurs' English forward Solanke scored a controversial goal and then equalized with a scorpion kick, causing Man City to drop points after squandering a 2-goal lead with a 2-2 draw. This game once again exposed Guardiola's issues; Man City's midfield can no longer effectively manage possession football. Since Rodri's serious injury, his form has sharply declined, becoming the team's weakest link, while Haaland appears disengaged in every Premier League match.

In this Premier League round, second-placed Man City lost, and third-placed Aston Villa also suffered defeat, falling 0-1 at home to Brentford. Man City's setback is due to Guardiola stubbornly relying on Rodri and Haaland to force a pseudo-possession style, which backfired. Aston Villa's decline stems from their insufficient strength—injuries, departures, and only fringe signings. Contending for the title is unrealistic; aiming for a top-five finish in the Premier League and targeting the Europa League trophy is Emery's more realistic plan.

With Man City's draw and Aston Villa's loss, Arsenal now leads the Premier League table by 6 points, extending their advantage to a two-game gap. Additionally, Arsenal's goal difference is three better than Man City's, suggesting the Premier League title might well be heading to the Gunners this season. Failure is the mother of success; after finishing runners-up three times in a row, Arsenal may finally be poised to claim the Premier League championship.