London, December 4 (NationPress) Mikel Merino's commanding header, followed by Bukayo Saka's late goal, propelled Arsenal to a 2-0 triumph over Brentford, marking an impressive 18-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.

Merino initiated the scoring in the 11th minute, and although Saka secured the win in stoppage time, Brentford struggled to create any significant chances, failing to record a shot on target throughout the match.

The collaboration between Noni Madueke and Ben White was instrumental, enabling the full-back to set up Merino, who scored for the second consecutive game.

As the match progressed, Saka received Merino's precise through ball, extending the lead to 2-0 and solidifying Arsenal's five-point advantage at the summit of the Premier League.

Leeds United shocked Chelsea with a 3-1 victory at Elland Road, with Jaka Bijol and Ao Tanaka giving Daniel Farke's squad a 2-0 lead by halftime.

Pedro Neto brought Chelsea back into contention with a goal in the 50th minute, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealed the win for Leeds in the 72nd minute.

Ollie Watkins netted twice as Aston Villa rallied from a 2-0 deficit to clinch a thrilling 4-3 victory against Brighton.

Brighton initially led 2-0 thanks to goals from Jan Paul van Hecke and a Pau Torres own goal, but Watkins responded before halftime. Amadou Onana and Donyell Malen appeared to secure the points with a 4-2 lead, only for van Hecke to score again for Brighton, creating a tense finish.

Florian Wirtz's deflected effort salvaged a point for Liverpool in a 1-1 draw against Sunderland, who had taken the lead through Chemsdine Talbi's goal in the 67th minute after Virgil van Dijk made an error.

Daniel Munoz's goal just before halftime secured a 1-0 victory for Crystal Palace against a Burnley team that has now suffered five straight losses.

Nottingham Forest moved further from the relegation zone with a 1-0 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, who remain at the bottom of the standings with only two points all season.