Three Premier League talking points

Arsenal remain in first place for now after another influential display from Kai Havertz, while Tottenham's top four hopes are in tatters. 'AFP Sport' looks at three talking points from the Premier League this weekend:

Erling Haaland claimed Manchester City are "on a mission" after the Norway striker's goal blitz moved them to within three wins of the title. Haaland scored four times as the reigning champions cruised to a 5-1 victory against Wolves at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, leaving them one point behind Arsenal with a game in hand.

Pep Guardiola's side, who face Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham in their last three matches, remain on course for an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League crown. And Haaland, who has now scored 36 goals in all competitions despite criticism of his form this term, said: "It was a great game. It was important win, obviously, and fantastic to score four goals.

"It was a difficult game. They can play football so it was not easy but we were solid and we're on a mission. Now focus on the next one. I'm confident but we have to keep going, we have to push and focus."

Kai Havertz insisted he will not rest in pursuit of Arsenal's first Premier League crown in 20 years. The Gunners' 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday was sealed by goals from Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice. Havertz won the spot-kick which Saka slotted home to break the deadlock and the German forward is relishing the pressure of the run-in.

"I really enjoy every second," he said. "Sometimes I feel like I don't even want to have a day off because you're just so excited for the weekend and really want to work with the team. You want to try to get everything out of us to be better prepared and we do that every