Arsenal slumped to a 1-0 loss at Newcastle for the second year in a row on Saturday to make it three straight Premier League games without a win for the Gunners. Alexander Isak’s early header was enough for Eddie Howe's team to end a five-game winless run in the league as the hosts easily neutralized Arsenal's struggling attack the rest of the way.

Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal's title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders Manchester City the chance to move eight points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League.

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League after Manchester City and Arsenal both lost on Saturday, with Mohamed Salah capping a comeback 2-1 win for Arne Slot’s team over Brighton.