Summary of Premier League Round 24: Arsenal Benefits, Carrick Revives Man United

A crushing victory over Leeds helps Arsenal strengthen their lead as rivals falter, while Manchester United continues to flourish under Michael Carrick’s leadership.

Title Race: Arsenal Accelerates, Man City Shoots Themselves in the Foot

Just a week ago, Arsenal fans were anxious after a painful defeat to Manchester United. That loss narrowed the points gap and put pressure on Mikel Arteta’s team. However, the top team’s resilience was proven at the perfect moment.

A dominant 4-0 win over Leeds United not only restored Arsenal’s confidence but also confirmed the squad’s depth and strength. While Arsenal thrived, their direct rivals all stumbled. Aston Villa surprisingly fell, but the biggest shock came from Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side led Tottenham 2-0 at halftime, yet complacency and defensive lapses allowed a shocking 2-2 draw.

This result enables Arsenal to extend their lead to 6 points over Man City and 7 points over Villa. As the season enters its decisive phase, this is a major advantage. Arsenal is showing remarkable growth; they are no longer a fragile team but have learned to seize every small opportunity to move closer to their first Premier League title in over two decades.

Manchester United and the "Miracle" Named Michael Carrick

If there is a team that has impressed most over the past month, it must be Manchester United. From a disorganized and directionless squad under Ruben Amorim, the "Red Devils" have completely transformed since Michael Carrick took over from Darren Fletcher.

The thrilling 3-2 win against Fulham marked their third consecutive victory at Old Trafford. Notably, before that, Carrick led the team to triumphs over both giants Man City and Arsenal. The change is not only tactical but also mental. Carrick appears to have restored the club’s winning DNA, empowering players to perform with high confidence instead of fear as before.

Currently, Man United has climbed to fourth place in the standings. Although competing for the title remains a distant challenge due to the large points gap with Arsenal, the goal of securing a Champions League spot — something unthinkable a month ago — has now become a clear reality. Calls to officially appoint Carrick as manager are louder than ever in Manchester.

At the Bottom of the Table: Wolves and Their Historical Nightmare

In contrast to the excitement at the top, Wolverhampton (Wolves) are enduring a disastrous season. After brief signs of hope early in 2026 with a win over West Ham, the "Wolves" have sunk deeper into crisis.

The 0-2 home loss to Bournemouth marked their fourth consecutive game without a win. Even more worrying, Wolves have failed to score in their last three matches. With such poor form, the shadow of Derby County’s infamous 2007-08 record (the worst team in Premier League history) looms larger than ever. Without an immediate overhaul, Wolves are on track to become the first team to be relegated from England’s top flight this season.

Round 24 will officially conclude after the late Monday night match between Sunderland and Burnley, but the aftershocks have already shaken the established order of this year’s Premier League.