Liverpool go top as Manchester City, Arsenal lose

A sensational trademark strike from Mohamed Salah earned Liverpool a 2-1 comeback victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, a win that moved Arne Slot’s team two points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Brighton started brightly on an Anfield ground where they have a good recent record, taking a deserved lead in the 14th minute after Turkey international Ferdi Kadioglu rifled a stunning effort into the far corner.

Liverpool struggled to create any openings of note in the first half but came flying out the traps after the break, dragging themselves level in the 69th minute through Cody Gakpo, before Salah completed the turnaround three minutes later. With their two main title rivals, Arsenal and Manchester City, both losing, Liverpool overtook the champions to climb to the summit, six clear of Nottingham Forest in third and seven ahead of Arsenal.

Alexander Isak’s early headed goal lifted Newcastle to a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at St. James’ Park, as Eddie Howe’s men delivered a blow to Arsenal’s title chase with their first win in six Premier League outings.

Isak netted his third league goal of the season in the 12th minute. Arsenal, winless in their last three league games, generated very little.

Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson got on the scoresheet as Bournemouth held on for a shock 2-1 victory over champions Manchester City, ending mighty City’s unbeaten streak in the Premier League at 32 games.

Nottingham Forest’s dream start to the season continued as they crushed West Ham United 3-0. Promoted Southampton celebrated a first Premier League victory of the season, beating Everton 1-0.