Overview
- Arsenal reclaimed first place with a 1-0 win at Everton through Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty, as analysts cautioned that recent victories have lacked fluency.
- Liverpool edged Tottenham 2-1 in a card-strewn game, but Alexander Isak left after scoring with a knee/ankle concern that awaits full assessment.
- Arne Slot said Liverpool’s target remains higher than a top‑four finish as the champions rose to fifth and extended their unbeaten run to six matches.
- Manchester United confirmed Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo have departed for AFCON, with Ruben Amorim weighing a switch to a back four amid defensive injuries and Casemiro’s suspension.
- Unai Emery reiterated his development plan for on-loan Jadon Sancho, who cannot face Manchester United, while Coventry’s Frank Lampard reported several fitness issues but said Brandon Thomas‑Asante’s hamstring recovery is on course.