Arsenal should not be underestimated even though their performance have dropped a bit. Aston villa is strong enough to challenge any team in the league right now seeing how they defeated Manchester city should send a message to everyone not to underrate them. Arsenal still have a stubborn team to play on Sunday and they cannot be underrated because Brighton has also proven to be a strong opponent. Arsenal needs to make use of this opportunity to take back the first position because Liverpool will be playing against Manchester United which is a big match even if Manchester United is in poor form they can be a tough opponent for any big team.
I think Arsenal will back to compete for the top position, because their upcoming fixtures are quite difficult for them to gain maximum points. They need to take the advantage of this opportunity, considering a strong competition at top four of the league and the potential challenges that other top teams might face in their respective matches.
Aston Villa beating Manchester City is a testament to their strength and capability to challenge top-tier teams. This result is not only a boost for their confidence, but also sends a clear message that they should not be underestimated. Arsenal needs to approach each game caution and respect for the capabilities of their opponents. Brighton is also as a strong opponent that has proven to be a tough team to face, and Arsenal should not overlook them. They can't hope Manchester United to beat Liverpool for arsenal to gain advantage of table positioning, as Manchester United is in a very bad phase of form. If Arsenal want to reclaim the first position, they requires a proactive approach in their own matches.