Man Utd Climbs to Top Four; Arsenal, City Battle for EPL Title
The 2025-26 Premier League season is showcasing a captivating two-team battle for the title, yet another narrative is unfolding at Manchester United.
Since Michael Carrick took over managerial duties on January 16, 2026, the team has shown significant improvement. Currently, Manchester United is fourth in the league standings and remains unbeaten in their last five matches.
Manchester United’s Resurgence Under Carrick
Carrick’s leadership has introduced tactical diversity, revitalizing the squad. In a recent match against West Ham, Benjamin Sesko scored a last-gasp equalizer, keeping the team’s unbeaten streak alive.
As the season progresses, Manchester United is just 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal and five points adrift of third-placed Aston Villa. With 12 games left, the club aims for its best finish since the 2020-21 season when they finished second.
Title Race: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Arsenal currently leads the Premier League with 56 points. However, their recent form includes two draws and one loss in the last five matches. Meanwhile, Manchester City has narrowed the gap, now trailing by only three points after a decisive 3-0 win against Fulham on February 11.
Other traditional contenders like Liverpool and Chelsea have fallen out of the title race this season.
Relegation Battles and Tottenham’s Challenges
The relegation landscape is grim for Wolverhampton Wanderers, sitting last with just nine points. Tottenham Hotspur is also under pressure, dropping to 16th place after a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle.
Premier League 2025-26 Standings (As of February 12)
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 25 | 17 | 5 | 3 | +32 | 56 |
| 2 | Man City | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | +30 | 53 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | +10 | 504 |
| 4 | Man Utd | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | +10 | 45 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | +17 | 46 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | +6 | 27 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | -12 | 29 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 26 | 1 | 6 | 19 | -32 | 9 |
As the season approaches its climax, the fight for the title and against relegation intensifies, promising an exhilarating conclusion to the Premier League.
