The Premier League resumed after a winter break with early goals, pivotal victories, and a 16-goal scoring spree across five matches. Arsenal secured a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest, with Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka scoring goals. Jesus, often criticized for lacking clinical finishing, broke the deadlock in the 65th minute and set up Saka's decisive goal in the 72nd. The win propelled Arsenal into second place, just two points behind Liverpool.