Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Merino's first-half header settled the London derby at the Emirates Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool.

However, the pair could be given a helping hand by the teams, particularly Arsenal and Aston Villa, still remaining in European competition. That’s because the Premier League needs just one more victory from one of their clubs left in continental competition to confirm fifth spot in the division as a Champions League qualifier.

This is close to a must-win game for Leicester, who are nine points off safety with tonight’s match in hand. Their coach Ruud van Nistelrooy switched to a back three for their last game, a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge, and plans to stick with the new system.

While they are yet to produce much of a response to Haaland's opener, both of Brighton’s previous Premier League victories against Manchester City have been from behind. In fact, only Manchester United (three) have won more games against Pep Guardiola after trailing in England's top flight.

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Man City boss Pep Guardiola will hoping his team can get their push for a top-four place back on track today as they face a Brighton side that could leapfrog them in the table with a win today. The hosts find themselves in fifth in the standings after last weekend's damaging 1-0 defeat to Champions League qualification rivals Nottingham Forest,

Arsenal host Chelsea in the spotlight fixture of the Premier League weekend as the Gunners look to get back to winning ways. Despite a record-breaking performance in the Champions League round of 16,