Premier League Results: Latest Table, Title Odds After Sunday's Week 25 Scores
Arsenal finally broke their winless streak with a 2-0 triumph over Bournemouth in Week 25 of the 2015-16 Premier League season, moving back into third place in the process.
Oddsmakers have rewarded the Gunners by improving their odds to win the title dramatically, moving them level with leaders Leicester City and ahead of Manchester City. Tottenham Hotspur round out the likely title candidates, setting up a dream scenario in Week 26.
All four teams will meet on Sunday, as the Gunners host the Foxes and Tottenham travel to face City.
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Here's a look at Sunday's Premier League results and the current standings:
| Bournemouth | 0-2 | Arsenal |
| Chelsea | 1-1 | Manchester United |
| 1 | Leicester | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 47 | 27 | +20 | 53 |
| 2 | Tottenham | 25 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 45 | 19 | +26 | 48 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 39 | 22 | +17 | 48 |
| 4 | Manchester City | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 47 | 26 | +21 | 47 |
| 5 | Manchester United | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 22 | +10 | 41 |
| 6 | West Ham | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 38 | 29 | +9 | 39 |
| 7 | Southampton | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 33 | 24 | +9 | 37 |
| 8 | Everton | 25 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 46 | 34 | +12 | 35 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 35 |
| 10 | Watford | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 33 |
| 11 | Stoke | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 33 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 26 | 30 | -4 | 32 |
| 13 | Chelsea | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 33 | 35 | -2 | 30 |
| 14 | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 32 | -9 | 29 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 29 | 41 | -12 | 28 |
| 16 | Swansea | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 24 | 33 | -9 | 27 |
| 17 | Newcastle United | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 26 | 44 | -18 | 24 |
| 18 | Norwich | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | -20 | 23 |
| 19 | Sunderland | 25 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 49 | -19 | 20 |
| 20 | Aston Villa | 25 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 40 | -20 | 16 |
The latest odds, courtesy of Oddschecker.com:
| Arsenal | 2-1 |
| Leicester City | 2-1 |
| Manchester City | 10-3 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 5-1 |
| Manchester United | 40-1 |
| Chelsea | 500-1 |
| Liverpool | 500-1 |
| West Ham United | 500-1 |
Review
Leicester were the big winners of Saturday's action following their win over Manchester City, but Arsenal took the spotlight on Sunday, grabbing their first Premier League win in five tries.
Their 2-0 triumph over Bournemouth was solid, if unspectacular, thanks to two quick goals from Mesut Ozil and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, scored just 88 seconds apart.
It wasn't a vintage performance from Arsenal, but after four straight matches without a win, it hardly matters. Per the Premier League's official Twitter account, manager Arsene Wenger didn't expect his players to come out and dominate the Cherries, given their lack of confidence:
Defensively, Arsenal looked shaky at times, and they were fortunate star stopper Petr Cech bailed them out on a number of occasions. Against the in-form Foxes, who boast prolific scorers like Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez, those kind of mistakes will be punished.
But the Gunners have reason to feel good about their chances entering Week 26. The gap with Leicester City currently sits at just five points, and the Foxes' playing schedule in the coming weeks will be a difficult one.
Arsenal will go up against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, but domestically, their schedule toward the end of the season looks fairly straightforward after the derby against Spurs early in March. Per ESPN FC's Michael Caley, analytics put the Gunners in the driver's seat for the title:
"Premier League title projection updated. Arsenal move slightly into the lead with the win. pic.twitter.com/TOt47tTh4a
— Michael Caley (@MC_of_A) February 7, 2016"
It's blatantly obvious next week's match will be key. Should Leicester continue their incredible run and beat the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium, their lead would be eight points―not insurmountable, but more than just significant.
The result would also be reflected in the title odds: Anything but an Arsenal loss in Week 26 will likely see the Gunners emerge with the best odds to win this year's Premier League. Wenger's men have the individual quality, experience and depth to edge the Foxes in the race―Leicester City will go as far as Mahrez and Vardy carry them.
The title race isn't just down to these two teams, however. Manchester City have looked far from their best since losing Kevin De Bruyne to injury, but Manuel Pellegrini's troops have more title-winning experience than any of their direct competitors and will likely be in the thick of the race until the very end.
Meanwhile, Spurs still sit ahead of Arsenal in the standings thanks to a superior goal difference. Per BBC Sport's Phil McNulty, there's no reason to doubt their title credentials if you believe in those of Leicester City:
Spurs are winning ugly and despite relying on young talent like Harry Kane and Dele Alli, but there's no denying their impressive defensive solidity or their solid run of results. Once again, Week 26 will be telling―if they can win at the Etihad Stadium, they'll send a huge message to the rest of the league.
Diego Costa's late goal canceled out Jesse Lingard's opener, as Manchester United slumped to a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in Sunday's other match. With that result, United now sit 12 points behind Leicester City, and Louis van Gaal's men seem to be sliding out of the title race at this point.
