Arsenal has showcased its prowess by securing a decisive 2-0 triumph against Brighton, dethroning Liverpool from the top of the Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, gearing up for a high-stakes encounter against a struggling Manchester United, faced the brunt of Arsenal’s dominance.
Mikel Arteta’s squad, runners-up to Manchester City in the previous season, exhibited relentless pressure throughout the match. Despite squandering several opportunities, their breakthrough came in the 53rd minute when Gabriel Jesus capitalized on a defensive lapse, heading the ball into an unguarded net.
The Gunners sealed the victory in the closing minutes, with Kai Havertz converting a well-executed play orchestrated by Eddie Nketiah.
Arteta expressed his elation, stating, “Incredible performance. A joy to watch from the start to the end. We fully deserved to win the game.”
In another noteworthy encounter, Aston Villa orchestrated a remarkable comeback against Brentford, overcoming a halftime deficit to secure a 2-1 victory.
Despite trailing to Keane Lewis-Potter’s goal, Villa turned the tide after Ben Mee’s expulsion in the 71st minute. Alex Moreno equalized before Ollie Watkins, facing his former club, headed in the winner from a Boubacar Kamara flick-on.
West Ham, seeking redemption from their previous 5-0 defeat, delivered a resounding 3-0 win over Wolves at the London Stadium.
Mohammed Kudus shone with a brace, while Lucas Paqueta provided all three assists, showcasing a stellar performance that helped erase memories of the previous week’s drubbing.
Meanwhile, Manchester City faltered as they let a 2-0 lead slip, settling for a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace before heading to Saudi Arabia for the Club World Cup.
Liverpool, now one point behind Arsenal, had the chance to extend their lead against struggling Manchester United, who suffered from the absence of captain Bruno Fernandes and a benched Marcus Rashford.
The weekend’s Premier League action was marred by a distressing incident at Bournemouth, where Luton captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest, leading to the abandonment of the game.
Luton later confirmed that Lockyer was responsive and in stable condition, undergoing further tests and scans.
