Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Arsenal was the biggest result in Europe, tightening the Premier League title race after a pivotal meeting between the top sides. The match also featured a flashpoint involving Gabriel and Erling Haaland, with further debate over whether the Arsenal defender was fortunate to avoid a red card.

Liverpool also strengthened their position with a 2-1 Merseyside derby win at Everton. Off the field, Ibrahima Konate said he is close to agreeing a new contract and that there is a big chance he will remain at Anfield next season. Liverpool also have an injury concern after Giorgi Mamardashvili was taken to hospital with a gashed knee.

At the other end of the Premier League, Wolves have been relegated. West Ham moved a point clear of the relegation zone after a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has suspended his interest in the club by placing his shares into a blind trust because of the possibility of Forest and Olympiacos playing in the same European competition next season. Bournemouth confirmed a major managerial change, appointing Marco Rose on a three-year contract as Andoni Iraola prepares to leave at the end of the season.

In Serie A, Lecce and Fiorentina drew 1-1 in a relegation battle. Tiago Gabriel’s equalizer kept Lecce’s hopes alive, while Fiorentina maintained an eight-point cushion above the relegation zone with five rounds to play. Fiorentina also suffered an injury concern when Robin Gosens went off after 11 minutes with a muscular problem. Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku held clear-the-air talks with the club after missing training and has returned to Belgium to continue his rehabilitation with Napoli’s approval.