Manchester City shattered a seven-game winless streak with a 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, while Arsenal defeated Manchester United 2-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Liverpool’s Premier League lead was cut to seven points by Arsenal and Chelsea after the Reds conceded a 90th-minute equaliser in a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle on Wednesday.
City bounced back from their barren run thanks to Kevin De Bruyne’s return to the starting line-up for the first time in nearly three months.
The Belgian teed up Bernardo Silva for the opening goal before firing in the second himself.
Jeremy Doku sealed a much-needed three points for Pep Guardiola’s men, who are now nine off the top.
Arsenal took full Liverpool’s draw advantage by inflicting Ruben Amorim’s first defeat as Manchester United boss.
Once again the Gunners were able to rely on their prowess from set-pieces to get the job done.
Jurrien Timber broke the deadlock, heading in Declan Rice’s corner nine minutes into the second half.
William Saliba did not know much about the second, as he diverted in Thomas Partey’s header from Bukayo Saka’s corner, but the Frenchman did not care as Arsenal had the breathing space they craved.
A fourth consecutive win in all competitions confirmed Arsenal’s return to form and applied a little pressure on Liverpool.
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Mohamed Salah’s second-half double was not enough to extend Liverpool’s seven-game winning run in all competitions as they failed to win for just the third time in 21 games under Arne Slot.
Twice, the league leaders were forced to come from behind at St James’ Park as Alexander Isak blasted Newcastle into a 1-0 half-time lead.
Curtis Jones levelled before Anthony Gordon restored Newcastle’s lead.
Salah twice converted Trent Alexander-Arnold’s assists to turn the game around, taking his tally for the season to 15 goals.
However, there was a late sting in the tale as a rare error from Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher allowed Fabian Schar to squeeze in a late equaliser for the Magpies.
Chelsea also thrashed 10-man Southampton 5-1 to go second on goal difference ahead of Arsenal.
Aston Villa ended their eight-game run without a win with a dominant first-half display to beat Brentford 3-1.
Everton thrashed Wolves 4-0 thanks to two Craig Dawson own goals in a huge clash at the bottom of the table.
Victory lifts Everton five points clear of the relegation zone, while Wolves sink to 19th.
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