Arsenal edged out Brentford 2-0 to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday as in-form Aston Villa beat Brighton 4-3 to climb up to third in the table and Chelsea slumped to a 3-1 defeat at struggling Leeds.

Arsenal extend Premier League lead, Villa surge up to third

Brentford's Brazilian forward Igor Thiago was praised by coach Keith Andrews after inspiring the London club to a 3-1 home win over Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.

Thiago's impact hailed by coach as Brentford beat Burnley

It was another frustrating weekend in the Premier League for Mohamed Salah as Liverpool slumped to a 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest at Anfield.

African players in Europe: Salah frustrated as Liverpool crash

Mohamed Salah's 250th Liverpool goal ended the Premier League champions' losing streak in a 2-0 win against Aston Villa, while leaders Arsenal beat Burnley to surge seven points clear on Saturday.

Salah's 250th Liverpool goal sinks Villa as Arsenal cruise at Burnley

Viktor Gyokeres ended his Premier League goal drought as leaders Arsenal beat Burnley 2-0 to move seven points clear at the top on Saturday.

Gyokeres on target as leaders Arsenal beat Burnley

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira was serenaded by fans last season after keeping them in the Premier League but he said he understood their frustrations after they chanted for his dismissal in the wake of Sunday's 3-2 home defeat by Burnley.

Wolves fans change their tune as Pereira calls for unity

Arsenal stretched their Premier League lead to four points as Eberechi Eze's goal beat his former club Crystal Palace 1-0, while Manchester City lost 1-0 at Aston Villa on Sunday.

Arsenal extend Premier League lead as Man City lose at Villa

The Premier League returns this weekend with Matchweek 9 kicking off on Friday night and running through to Sunday evening.

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