Premier League Roundup: Salah’s Anger Headlines Liverpool Crisis As Arsenal Fall And Man City Apply Pressure

‎The Premier League served up another chaotic and drama-filled weekend as Arsenal’s grip on top spot loosened, Liverpool plunged deeper into crisis, and Manchester City applied familiar pressure.

‎Sportxparte looks at the talking points from the Premier League weekend.

‎Salah’s Angry Outburst Highlights Liverpool’s Rapid Unraveling

‎Liverpool’s title defence, already crumbling, descended further into turmoil after a chaotic 3-3 draw at Elland Road.

‎Despite leading twice, Arne Slot’s side conceded deep into stoppage time as Ao Tanaka punished shambolic set-piece defending to rescue a point for Leeds.

‎But the true bombshell came after full-time.

‎Mohamed Salah, benched for the entire 99 minutes, unleashed a scathing attack on his treatment under Slot. The Egyptian superstar, Liverpool’s third-highest scorer in history with 250 goals, claimed he had been unfairly scapegoated for the team’s decline after being dropped for three consecutive matches.

‎Salah also hinted that next weekend’s visit of Brighton could be his final game at Anfield, reigniting rumours of renewed Saudi Pro League interest ahead of the January transfer window.

‎Slot, already under immense pressure after winning just two of his last ten league games, now faces a combustible dressing-room issue he did not need.

‎With results slipping and star players frustrated, Liverpool’s season risks spiraling into a full-blown crisis.

‎Arsenal Exposed as Villa Deliver Stoppage-Time Heartbreak

‎The title race was blown wide open at Villa Park, where Aston Villa stunned league leaders Arsenal with a dramatic 2-1 win sealed in the 95th minute.

‎Emiliano Buendía, introduced in the 87th minute, kept his composure in a frantic goalmouth scramble to smash home the winner. It was a bitter blow for Arsenal, who have now dropped points away from home for the third straight match after previous draws at Sunderland and Chelsea.

‎The result slices Arsenal’s lead at the top to just two points, with Manchester City and Aston Villa both in hot pursuit.

‎Matty Cash opened the scoring for Villa before Leandro Trossard equalised shortly after halftime. But it was Buendía’s late intervention that rocked the Gunners and continued Villa’s astonishing run of nine wins from their last ten games.

‎”It’s five months into the competition and so far we’ve coped. But we’re going to have to prove that we can cope again and again and again for another six months, that’s the level,” said Arteta.

‎”If we think we are going to be in this moment with 10 points clear, I think we’re living in a different world.”

‎After finishing second for three straight seasons, twice after late City surges, Arsenal fans will fear history may be repeating itself.

‎Manchester City Apply the Pressure… Again

‎Like clockwork, Manchester City are back in Arsenal’s rear-view mirror.

‎Pep Guardiola’s side cruised to a 3-0 win over Sunderland thanks to a thunderous long-range effort from Ruben Dias, a first-half strike from Josko Gvardiol, and a Phil Foden header after the break.

‎Despite losing four league matches already this season, City are just two points off the top and look poised for another prolonged title charge.

‎”We had the feeling that Arsenal are going to drop a few points, and if you want to be there, you have to win games, and that comes from the way you perform, not just a lucky day or lucky action,” City manager Pep Guardiola said.

‎Arsenal have heard this story before and usually, it ends with City lifting the trophy.

‎Everton’s Remarkable Revival

‎A 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest lifted Everton above Liverpool and into sixth place, sparking real optimism about a return to European football.

‎Sean Dyche’s departure in January and David Moyes’ emotional return, combined with new ownership and the energy of a new stadium project, have completely reset the club’s trajectory.

‎”I want us to try and be competitive for Europe,” said Moyes, who sees similarities in how we guided West Ham from a relegation battle to UEFA Conference League winners.

‎”We just avoided relegation at West Ham three or four years ago, and the next year we went on to qualify for Europe, so that can be done.”

‎Jack Grealish’s renewed form and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s midfield goal threat have been pivotal, with Everton winning four of their last five and sitting just two points off the top four.

‎Chelsea Stalls Again as Injuries and Form Bite

‎Chelsea’s inconsistent season continued with a frustrating 0-0 draw at Bournemouth their third straight match without a win.

‎Even the long-awaited return of Cole Palmer to the starting lineup failed to spark the attack, while Liam Delap’s early injury added to the club’s growing fitness concerns.

‎Chelsea remain fourth but now look vulnerable, their promising early-winter momentum fading fast.

‎Newcastle’s Brazilian Magic and Spurs End Home Curse

‎Guimarães Scores a Stunner at St James’ Park, Bruno Guimarães delivered one of the goals of the season by scoring directly from a corner in Newcastle’s 2-1 win over Burnley.

‎Anthony Gordon converted from the penalty spot before a late Burnley goal made for a tense finale.

‎Spurs Finally Win at Home

‎Tottenham ended a painful streak of six winless home league matches by beating Brentford 2-0 thanks to first-half goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons.