Overview
- Arsenal remain top by four points entering Week 12, but center back Gabriel Magalhaes is ruled out of the Tottenham match with a serious thigh injury sustained with Brazil.
- Selection uncertainty persists for Mikel Arteta with doubts over Riccardo Calafiori and further absences that include Gabriel Martinelli.
- Inside the camp, Bukayo Saka highlights Declan Rice’s leadership, while new signing Mikel Zubimendi says his early goals have boosted his confidence.
- Manchester City are described as reinvigorated under Pep Guardiola with Erling Haaland in prolific form, making Saturday’s trip to Newcastle a key measure of momentum.
- Liverpool’s league form has dipped to five defeats in six, and manager Arne Slot says the squad must not use Diogo Jota’s death as an excuse before hosting Nottingham Forest.