Premier League Update: Arsenal Extends Lead; Wolves Register First Win; Scottish Premiership Highlights
On January 4, 2026, the Premier League saw Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the table to six points after a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Bournemouth, despite conceding an early goal.
Aston Villa climbed to second place with a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest, while Manchester City prepared to host Chelsea in a 5:30pm kickoff.
Wolves secured their first Premier League win of the season with a commanding 3-0 away victory at West Ham, and Brighton recorded a 2-0 win at Burnley.
The Premier League standings at the top are as follows: Arsenal with 48 points, Villa 42, Manchester City 41, Liverpool 33, Chelsea 30, Manchester United 30, Sunderland 29, and Brighton 28.
In Scottish football, Hearts lead the Premiership by six points, with Celtic and Rangers both on 38 points. Rangers claimed a 3-1 victory over Celtic in the Old Firm derby.
Looking ahead, Leeds United will face Manchester United in a 12:30pm kickoff on Sunday. The day’s action also includes African Cup of Nations (Afcon) last-16 ties and a notable Paris derby match.
