London, Oct 27: Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Summer signing Eberechi Eze, facing his former side, scored the winner from a trademark Arsenal set-piece, curling in after Declan Rice’s free-kick was nodded down by Gabriel.The Gunners had started sluggishly, struggling to create clear chances in the first half as Jean-Philippe Mateta caused sporadic problems. But Arsenal’s set-piece prowess, a hallmark this season, proved decisive once again. Gabriel nearly doubled the lead with a header that struck the crossbar, while Bukayo Saka also came close. The victory keeps Arsenal unbeaten in 10 matches across all competitions, consolidating their status as Premier League favourites.
Aston Villa celebrated Unai Emery’s third anniversary in charge with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City, ending City’s nine-match unbeaten run. Matty Cash’s first-half strike proved enough as Villa’s defence, marshalled by Ezri Konsa and Pau Torres, stifled Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola’s side.
Villa’s impressive run continues after a poor start to the season, with the win marking their third straight league triumph over City, a feat last achieved in 1975.
Liverpool suffered a fourth consecutive Premier League defeat as Brentford secured a deserved 3-2 win at the Brentford Community Stadium. Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade struck in the first half, with Milos Kerkez briefly pulling one back for the visitors. Igor Thiago’s penalty ultimately sealed the result despite Mohamed Salah’s late volley.
Liverpool’s defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern, leaving Jurgen Klopp’s side searching for answers after a £446m summer spending spree.