{
  "id": 16378335,
  "title": "Man City's perfect start ended by Aston Villa, Arsenal go joint-top",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/man-citys-perfect-start-ended-by-aston-villa-arsenal-go-joint-top",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T22:14:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1562795/man-citys-perfect-start-ended-aston-villa-arsenal-go-joint-top"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City's flawless start to the Premier League season was abruptly halted by a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on Saturday, allowing Arsenal to tie them atop the standings following a 2-0 victory over Everton. Tottenham secured a hard-fought 2-0 win at Chelsea for the second time in 42 visits to Stamford Bridge, thanks to a goal disallowed by Mike Penders and a Cole Palmer red card. Enzo Maresca became the first manager to win seven Premier League games in his debut season but couldn't prevent City's struggles at Villa Park, where they've lost four straight matches. Nicolas Jackson scored twice for Emery's new-look Villa side, capitalizing on City's dominant play. Despite losing key players to departures, Emery has transformed his squad with new signings like Zion Suzuki, who made crucial saves. Haaland equalized early in the second half, but Villa held on for the win. Arsenal capitalized on their set-piece prowess to beat Everton 2-0, moving alongside City with 21 points from eight games. Meanwhile, Tottenham's win over Chelsea, despite playing with an injured Bukayo Saka, propelled them out of the relegation zone.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Manchester City’s flawless start to the Premier League season was ended in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday that allowed Arsenal to join them at the top of the table with victory over Everton.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL table: Arsenal now joint top with Man City after victory over Everton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/epl-table-arsenal-now-joint-top-with-man-city-after-victory-over",
        "published": "2026-10-24T16:12:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Arsenal move level on points with Man City at summit after routine Everton win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/arsenal-move-level-on-points-with-man-city-at-summit-after-routine",
        "published": "2026-10-24T17:24:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "EPL: Arsenal defeat Everton, Manchester City lose 100% record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/epl-arsenal-defeat-everton-manchester-city-lose-100-record",
        "published": "2026-10-24T19:37:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Gabriel seals vital Arsenal victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/gabriel-seals-vital-arsenal-victory",
        "published": "2026-10-24T20:58:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Gabriel seals vital Arsenal victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/gabriel-seals-vital-arsenal-victory-16369615",
        "published": "2026-10-24T20:58:29.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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