London, October 24 (QNA) - Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Everton, capitalizing on Manchester City's 2-1 defeat away to Aston Villa in the eighth round of the season.

Arsenal's goals came from Ezri Konsa in the seventh minute and Gabriel in the 68th, taking their points tally to 21, level with Manchester City.

Aston Villa handed City their first defeat of the season, with Nicolas Jackson scoring in the sixth and 60th minutes. Erling Haaland scored City's only goal. The win lifted Aston Villa's tally to 11 points.

Tottenham Hotspur won the London derby against hosts Chelsea 2-0. Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders scored an own goal in the 77th minute, and Mathys Tel added a second in the 87th. Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer was sent off in the 80th minute.

The victory lifted Tottenham to 12th place with nine points, while Chelsea remained fourth with 13.

Elsewhere, Fulham beat hosts Coventry City 1-0, with Oscar Bobb scoring in the 80th minute. Fulham moved to eight points, while Coventry remained 19th with six.

The eighth round continues on Sunday with several matches, including Manchester United against Bournemouth and Liverpool against Brighton. Newcastle United will face Crystal Palace, Sunderland will take on Leeds United, and Hull City will meet Brentford. (QNA)