Arsenal faced disappointment on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion, thwarting their chance to close in on Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Gunners, who were striving for their fourth consecutive league win, took an early lead thanks to 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, but Brighton's Joao Pedro equalized via a controversial penalty in the second half, leaving Arsenal five points adrift of Liverpool, who have a game in hand (Reuters).

Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration over the penalty awarded against his side, stating, "I’ve never seen that in my life" and emphasizing his team's struggles to execute basic plays under pressure. Arsenal now sits second in the league with 40 points from 20 matches (Al Jazeera).

Meanwhile, Manchester City rebounded from a dismal run, securing a 4-1 victory over West Ham United. After a rough start to their season, City showed signs of recovery as Erling Haaland delivered a brace, pushing his season tally to 16 goals. City's performance was marked by a promising return to form, rising to sixth place in the standings with 34 points, just two behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

In a twist of fortunes, Newcastle United extended their winning streak to five matches, overcoming an early deficit to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1. Newcastle's Anthony Gordon equalized just two minutes after Tottenham's opening goal by Dominic Solanke, and Alexander Isak solidified their victory before halftime. This win places Newcastle in contention for a Champions League spot, currently fifth with 35 points.

Chelsea also struggled, managing just a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace, leaving their title chase in limbo. Although Cole Palmer opened the scoring, Jean-Philippe Mateta salvaged a point for the Eagles late in the match, placing Chelsea in fourth with 36 points, just one ahead of Nottingham Forest.

Other notable results included Aston Villa, who triumphed over Leicester City 2-1, and Brentford's emphatic 5-0 win against bottom-placed Southampton, marking their first away victory of the season. As the Premier League season intensifies, teams are vying for crucial points with the title race heating up.