Maresca, who The Athletic revealed this week is high up on Manchester City’s list to replace Pep Guardiola if he leaves this summer, could barely believe what he was watching. Yet in the second period, the Italian’s side were transformed and stormed back to claim a point thanks to goals from Reece James and Joao Pedro.

Over four years ago, the city erupted as M&A swept Newcastle United into new hands. The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia had sealed a deal for perennial sleeping giant Newcastle United. Suddenly, a struggling club became the richest in the division, sparking Geordie celebration.

Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

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On the positive side, Manchester United finish 2025 in 6th place in the Premier League table, but the downside is that a win over last-place Wolves would have put them 4th instead.