Title race swings over dramatic weekend
Liverpool’s first defeat of the season, a 2:1 reverse to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, trimmed their advantage at the summit. A day later, Arsenal overturned a 0:1 deficit at St James’ Park with late strikes from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Magalhaes to beat Newcastle 2:1, narrowing the gap to two points.
Neville’s reaction to Arsenal’s late show
Moments after Gabriel’s decisive goal, Manchester United great Gary Neville issued a sharp five-word assessment of Liverpool’s prospects, per the Mirror. The comment underlined how Arsenal’s comeback has intensified the pressure on the league leaders.
What it means for Liverpool and Arsenal
Liverpool’s cushion has been reduced, turning upcoming fixtures into key tests of resilience. For Arsenal, the dramatic turnaround keeps momentum with Mikel Arteta’s side as they look to sustain a title push deep into the campaign.
