EPL Standings: Arsenal Cement Lead at the Top As Chelsea Suffer Top 4 Blow

• Manchester United and Arsenal were the biggest gainers of Matchweek 18 after vital wins
• United stunned Wolves to climb to fourth on the table, with the Gunners seeing off Brighton
• Chelsea suffered a top-four blow alongside Tottenham after they dropped points on Sunday

Premier League Matchweek 18 produced some interesting results, with top teams dropping points in their respective fixtures.

Arsenal and Manchester United were perhaps the biggest gainers after the latest round of fixtures, with both teams securing vital wins.

The Gunners demolished Brighton 4-2 at the Amex Stadium, to stretch their lead at the top with 43 points after 16 matches.

Mikel Arteta's men are currently enjoying a seven-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City, who were held to a 1-1 frustrating draw against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.

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Newcastle United are placed third with 34 points despite their barren draw against Leeds, while Man United complete the top four with 32 points following their 1-0 hard-fought win over Wolverhampton.

Chelsea, Spurs drop points

Elsewhere, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur suffered a massive blow in their top four bid, after they dropped points in their respective outings.

The Blues currently sit eighth with 25 points after they were forced to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham, while Spurs are placed fifth with 30 points following their 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

Liverpool are sixth with 28 points but could climb to fifth, depending on the outcome of their clash against Brentford on Monday night.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, Wolves and Southampton are locked in the relegation zone, with the Saints at the bottom with 12 points.

Chelsea fans want Potter out

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Graham Potter has come under fire from a section of Chelsea fans, who want him sacked.

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The Blues boss found himself on the receiving end after his side drew against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Chelsea were hoping to secure a favourable result to boost their chances of making the top four, but their plans fell flat.

Legend declares Gunners the favourites

Former England international and Arsenal legend, Paul Merson believes the Gunners have only one challenger for the Premier League title this season.

Merson claimed Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham have no chance to win the title this season.

He told Sky Sports that only defending champions Manchester City could get in the way of Arsenal taking the league's top honours.