Arsenal’s English defender Ben White faced off against Chelsea’s Ukrainian midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk in a Premier League match in London. Despite Gabriel Martinelli giving Arsenal the lead, Pedro Neto equalized for Chelsea, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The draw extended Arsenal’s winless streak in the league to four games, leaving them nine points behind league leaders Liverpool. While Arsenal climbed to fourth place with the point, they are trailing behind in the title race.
Contrary to expectations, Liverpool has surged ahead at the start of the season under new manager Arne Slot, leaving Arsenal and Manchester City struggling to keep up. City, the defending champion, is currently five points behind Liverpool after two consecutive losses in the league. Captain Martin Odegaard remains optimistic about Arsenal’s chances and believes they can bounce back from their rough patch. The top two teams in the league are followed closely by a congested mid-table where just four points separate Chelsea and 13th place Manchester United.
Manchester United’s interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy oversaw a 3-0 win over Leicester, making it four games unbeaten under his leadership. Sporting Lisbon’s manager, Amorim, will officially take charge of United soon after serving his notice period. Van Nistelrooy is hoping for clarity about his future with the club once Amorim steps in. Bruno Fernandes shone in his 250th appearance for United, scoring two goals in the victory over Leicester. The team appears to be in a much better state compared to when previous manager Erik ten Hag was fired.
Nottingham Forest missed an opportunity to close the gap on second-placed Manchester City after a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle. Forest, which started the season strong, dropped from third to fifth on goal difference following the loss. Ipswich secured their first league win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham, lifting them out of the relegation zone. Despite going ahead early, Tottenham couldn’t mount a comeback against Ipswich, who held on for the crucial victory. The league standings are starting to take shape, with Liverpool setting the pace and teams jostling for position in the crowded mid-table.
