Overview
- Arsenal reclaimed first place with a 2-1 victory over Brighton, sealed by a late fingertip save from David Raya.
- Mikel Arteta detailed a depleted defense as Jurrien Timber was injured in training, Riccardo Calafiori was lost in the warm-up, and Declan Rice filled in at right-back.
- Gabriel Magalhaes made an early-than-expected return as a second-half substitute, as Arsenal recorded a third straight one-goal league win.
- BBC/Sky reporting says Antoine Semenyo wants a Manchester City move completed by January 1, and The Daily Briefing via CaughtOffside reports City intend to trigger a £65m clause early in the window.
- Marc Guehi is expected to remain at Crystal Palace, while reports indicate City do not plan to sell Omar Marmoush mid-season and could loan out Oscar Bobb, with Premier League offers on the table.