With 35 matches played out of 38, Arsenal lead the Premier League on 76 points, five ahead of second-placed Manchester City (71 points, 34 played). Manchester United sit third on 64, while Liverpool and Aston Villa are tied on 58 points. At the bottom, Tottenham hold 17th place with 37 points, one above West Ham in the relegation zone. Burnley (20) and Wolves (18) occupy the final two spots.Key TakeawaysArsenal lead with 76 points, 5 ahead of Manchester City.Manchester City have a game in hand on Arsenal.Liverpool and Aston Villa tied on 58 points for 4th and 5th.West Ham are 1 point above the relegation zone in 18th.Title RaceArsenal sit top of the Premier League with 76 points from 35 matches, holding a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City. City have 71 points from 34 games, with a game in hand. Arsenal's recent form reads WWLLW, while Manchester City's is DWWWD. Manchester United are third with 64 points from 35 matches, form WWWLD, nine points behind City. Liverpool are fourth with 58 points from 35 matches, form LWWWL, six points behind United. The gap between Arsenal and Liverpool is 18 points.European SpotsPositions 4 through 7 are tightly contested. Liverpool and Aston Villa are tied on 58 points each from 35 matches, with Liverpool holding a superior goal difference (+12 vs +4). Liverpool's form is LWWWL, Aston Villa's is LLWDW. Bournemouth sit sixth with 52 points from 35 matches, form WDWD, one point ahead of seventh-placed Brentford (51 points, form WLDDD). Bournemouth are in the Europa League qualification spot, while Brentford hold the Conference League play-off place.Relegation BattleTottenham occupy 17th place with 37 points from 35 matches, a goal difference of -9, and recent form WWDLL. They are one point above the relegation zone. West Ham are 18th with 36 points from 35 matches, goal difference -19, form LWDWL, and are currently in the relegation places. Burnley are 19th with 20 points from 35 matches, goal difference -36, and have lost their last five matches (LLLLL). Wolves are bottom with 18 points from 35 matches, goal difference -38, form DLLLD. The gap between 17th and 18th is one point.League ContextThe Premier League season is 91.8% complete, with each team playing 38 matches. Teams have played an average of 34.9 games, meaning most have three or four matches remaining. The top four teams qualify for the Champions League league phase. Fifth place also earns Champions League qualification. Sixth place qualifies for the Europa League, and seventh for the Conference League play-offs. The bottom three teams are relegated to the Championship.FAQWho is leading the Premier League?Arsenal lead with 76 points from 35 matches, five points ahead of Manchester City.How many points separate the top four?Arsenal (76), Manchester City (71), Manchester United (64), and Liverpool (58) are separated by 18 points.Which teams are in the relegation zone?West Ham (18th, 36 points), Burnley (19th, 20 points), and Wolves (20th, 18 points) are in the relegation zone.