Overview
- Aston Villa came from behind to win 2-1 at Chelsea, extending their run to 11 straight wins in all competitions and setting up a chance to draw level with leaders Arsenal in their next match.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta flagged defensive injuries and said the club will be actively looking in January, calling Villa a really tough test at the Emirates.
- Tottenham eased pressure on Thomas Frank with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace as 19-year-old Archie Gray scored and two Richarlison finishes were ruled offside after VAR reviews.
- Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said it is pretty clear the squad needs January reinforcements after a third straight league defeat and ongoing finishing issues compounded by AFCON absences.
- West Ham’s 1-0 home loss to Fulham left them five points from safety, and some supporters publicly called for manager Nuno Espirito Santo to be sacked.