Everton rubbed salt on Manchester City's wounds after Jordan Pickford saved a penalty from Erling Haaland to restrict the defending champions to a 1-1 draw at home.
Raphina scored in the first minute itself to the delight of a home crowd. But the six-time champions retaliated, with Harry Kane scoring a fine equaliser in the 18th minute.
Manchester City legendary player Shaun Wright-Phillips offered invaluable insights into the City squad, praising individual players like Erling Haaland, as well as sharing his thoughts on the team's continued dominance in English football.
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland humorously stated that his father, Alf-Inge "Alfie" Haaland, "forced" him to chop wood in the mountains as a part of his training regime.
Manchester City had moved above the Gunners and had equalled with Liverpool after a 4-2 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday, but Mikel Arteta managed side responded with an excellent performance to seal their top spot.
As Jurgen Klopp managed Liverpool beat Brighton in a great come-from-behind effort by 2-1, all eyes were on this high-octane clash that could decide the course of the competition for the coming weeks.
In what could be a potential title-decider in the ongoing season of the English Premier League, table-toppers Arsenal will go to battle against arch nemesis Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester in a blockbuster clash on Sunday.
This is the 25th edition of the Laureus Awards - now regarded as the "athletes' awards" due to their unique selection process and the regard in which they are held by sportsmen and women at all levels.