Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend's action

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Arsenal are 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with nine wins from their last nine games. Bournemouth's defeat to Tottenham was their fourth in a row and means they are five points behind the Gunners.

Tottenham Hotspur have moved into fifth place after beating West Ham 2-1, while Bournemouth remain in sixth place.

Everton beat Brighton 3-0 to move into 14th place, but it could have been more as they missed a host of chances.

Meanwhile, Fulham's defeat at Newcastle has seen them drop out of the top seven for the first time this season.

The relegation candidates are looking more and more like their pre-season status. Crystal Palace beat Burnley 2-0 to move into ninth place, while Aston Villa suffered a shock defeat to Manchester City at home.

There were also upsets elsewhere in the Premier League as West Ham lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest, who moved into 19th place, and Southampton drew 1-1 with Chelsea.

In other news, Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2025. The midfielder had been linked with several other clubs in recent weeks before agreeing terms.

Aston Villa have also got some good news after goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez agreed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2026.

The Premier League has announced it will not be giving out any additional funding to teams this season, despite the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored only once since joining Leeds on a free transfer this summer. However, the former Everton striker has quickly become critical to Daniel Farke's structure and style of play, despite his struggles in front of goal. Sending direct passes down the pitch for Calvert-Lewin to either hold up or flick on was a regular feature of the victory against West Ham. It helped relieve the pressure the visitors were putting Leeds under, offering an ideal outlet.

Burnley are just one point behind the teams above them but are still struggling to score goals and have been punished by Liverpool for their defensive vulnerabilities at Anfield last week.

Liverpool's loss to Manchester City was not as dramatic as the 3-0 scoreline suggests. The Citizens had several chances in the first half, but Alisson Becker saved a goal from Erling Haaland. Pep Guardiola also sent on his team's best player, Kevin De Bruyne, who made several key interventions before being substituted with 20 minutes remaining.

Newcastle have been struggling to win games since Bruno Guimarães scored for them against Fulham and they are now just two points above the relegation zone after losing 2-0 at Brighton.

Fulham's defeat has seen them drop out of the top seven for the first time this season. They were beaten by a Newcastle team that was still missing Bruno Guimarães, who had been suspended.

Chelsea have also not won a league game since December 2021 and they are now five points behind their London rivals Tottenham after losing 2-0 at Southampton.

There is a feeling of desperation around the Fulham dressing room. The players were frustrated by another defeat in a season where they have struggled to win games without major investment in the summer.

Meanwhile, Leeds' Victor Kristjansson was left angry with the referee over not awarding his team a penalty during their 2-1 loss to West Ham.

The Premier League has announced it will be investing £100m in grassroots football to help reduce the gap between the top tier and lower leagues.
 
omg, what's going on at Fulham? 😩 they just lost to Newcastle again and now they're out of the top 7 for good... that feels like a major setback for them 🤕 i think they need some serious investment in the summer if they wanna turn things around 💸 meanwhile, Everton's having an okay season but they should've scored more goals against Brighton 🙄
 
man, premier league is getting so intense right now 🤯! arsenal is looking solid but i'm loving the underdog stories too, like newcastle's Bruno Guimarães signing a new contract and fulham's struggles are super relatable 😂. also, chelsea has been in a dark place for ages and it's good to see they're not giving up 🙌. the premiership's investment in grassroots football is gonna be massive, can't wait to see the next gen of players shine ✨. burnley might be struggling but those teams above them are looking strong 🔥!
 
🤔 so like they say arsenal is doing super well but what's up with bournemouth they're like stuck in a rut 🐈💔 one win in nine games is just no good for them, and to be five points behind arsenal is not exactly the kind of boost you'd want. 😩 also i'm curious about fulham they've been struggling all season and now they drop out of the top seven it's like what happened to their team? 🤷‍♀️ did they not get enough investment in the summer? 💸
 
omg i'm loving arsenal's season so far they're on fire 🚀🔥 but honestly i think its great for the premier league that they're not giving out more funding this season, it shows the league is being responsible with their finances 💸 and btw fulham's desperation is palpable 🤣 they need to pick themselves up after that defeat at newcastle, maybe a change in tactics will do them some good? 👊
 
omg i'm so hyped about arsenal's performance rn they're absolutely killing it in the premier league 💪🔴⚽️ i mean, 13 points clear at the top is insane! Bournemouth's struggle is real though 🤦‍♂️ they need to get their act together ASAP ⏰

i'm loving dominic calvert-lewin's form too 🙌 it's crazy how he's still scoring despite struggling in front of goal before joining leeds 🤷‍♀️ and everton's 3-0 win over brighton was a great bounce-back for them 🎉

but what's up with fulham? 😩 they're dropping out of the top seven and it's like, woah 🚨 i know they didn't invest much in the summer but come on guys 💔 and newcastle's struggling too 🤦‍♂️ bruno guimarães' new contract is a blessing for the team though ✅👍
 
omg can u believe arsenal r just 13 points clear at the top lol they've been on fire lately 😂⚽️ and bournemouth's struggles are getting pretty real like they're 5 points behind the gunners and still no win in 4 games 🤦‍♂️

and omg what's going on with fulham tho? they just got thrashed at newcastle and now they've dropped out of the top 7 for the first time this season 🤯 like what's happening to those players?!
 
omg Arsenal is killin it right now 😍🔵 they're so far ahead of everyone else, it's crazy! I mean, Bournemouth is having a tough time and even Tottenham is struggling 🤔 but Arsenal just keeps on rollin' 💨. And can we talk about Bruno Guimarães for a sec? he signed that new contract with Newcastle and i'm low-key impressed 😎 he's such an underrated player! and omg what's going on with Fulham? they're like the opposite of Arsenal right now 🤦‍♀️. anyway, can't wait to see how this season unfolds 📺
 
🤔 I'm loving how Arsenal are killing it this season, 13 points clear at the top is insane! 🚀 They've got some great form going on and it's awesome to see them dominating games like they are. 🔥 But, you gotta feel for Fulham right now, they're really struggling and it's clear that they need some major investment to turn things around 💸.

And omg, what a surprise from Newcastle signing Bruno Guimarães to a new contract 🙌! The midfielder has been on fire lately and it's great to see him committing long-term to the team. 👍

But seriously though, the Premier League's decision not to give out any additional funding this season is a bit concerning 😬. I mean, we all know how COVID-19 affected teams financially last year, so it'd be nice if they could provide some support.

And can we talk about Liverpool for a second? 🤔 They may have lost to Manchester City, but that game was way more intense than the 3-0 scoreline suggests. Pep Guardiola's team is on fire right now and they're definitely the ones to beat in the league 🔥!
 
🙄 Arsenal's 13-point lead is basically a guaranteed ticket to the Champions League, so at least we know what to expect from them this season. The rest of the teams are just fighting over scraps 🤑 Bournemouth's struggles are no surprise, but it's like they're stuck in a bad TV show and can't get out of the rut 🔴 They need some serious revamp or else they'll be relegated for sure.

Everton's performance was solid, but they should have scored more goals, especially with all those chances 🤦‍♂️ And Fulham's collapse is just heartbreaking. It feels like they've given up on themselves already 😔 Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães signing a new contract is nice, but it's not going to save them from relegation anytime soon 💔 The Premier League's decision not to give out more funding is kinda harsh, considering the pandemic's impact 🤝
 
🤔 The Premier League is getting more intense, especially with teams like Arsenal and Tottenham on a roll 🏆! Meanwhile, some teams are struggling to find their footing, like Fulham and Newcastle 😬. Bruno Guimarães' new contract at Newcastle is a big win for the Toon Army 🙌! And on a more serious note, I think it's great that the Premier League is investing £100m in grassroots football - we need to develop the next generation of players 🏟️💪
 
I'm so frustrated 🤦‍♂️ with Fulham's performance lately! They're really struggling and it's like they've given up hope ⚫️. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been doing some great work for Leeds, but I still can't help but feel bad for him - he's not scoring as many goals as he should be 🤕.

And let's be real, Burnley are in a tough spot right now 🔥. They're just one point behind the teams above them and it's like they're running out of time ⏰. Liverpool's loss to Manchester City was pretty dramatic 😲, but I think Pep Guardiola did everything he could with the team he had.

I'm also loving Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães signing 💕 - it's great for the club that he's committing his future there. And the news about Emirates Stadium renovations is super exciting 🏟️!

But what really got my goat was the Premier League not giving any more funding to teams this season 🤑 - I mean, I get it, the pandemic has been tough on everyone, but come on! It's like they're just expecting teams to magically fix their finances 💸.
 
🙄 Can't believe Arsenal is just chillin' at the top, meanwhile Bournemouth is tanking hard 🔥😴 5th place Tottenham? Yeah right, they were supposed to be in contention for Europa League spots 🤷‍♂️ And Fulham's struggles are a perfect example of how not investing in the summer can hurt a team so much 💸👎
 
omg, did you see that arsenal is killing it right now 🙌! they're like a well-oiled machine, nine wins on the bounce is insane 😲 i mean, bournemouth's been struggling for a while now and it looks like they're gonna have to work hard to catch up ⏱️. Everton's been decent too, beating brighton 3-0 is a big win 🎉 but let's be real, they could've had more 💥

anyway, the relegation candidates are looking super uncertain right now 😳 crystal palace and aston villa both got beat at home, that's just not what you want to see on match day 😩. and fulham... poor guys, they're really struggling 🤕 but hey, £100m for grassroots football is a great move by the premier league 👍 it's time to invest in those young players and give them a chance to shine 💪
 
im think its a bit rich that fulham are now strugglin like they did pre-season, but then you got other teams like burnley who are right on the cusp of the relegation zone too...like whats changed? they just need to sort out their defense & scoring woes 💔😒
 
omg i'm so confused about fulham's situation they seem so close to getting out of the relegation zone but then they go and lose 2-0 at newcastle and drop out of the top seven again it's like they're stuck in a loop 😕

and what's going on with leeds' victor kristjansson he's literally fuming about not getting that penalty against west ham i feel him so much ⚽️ but seriously though, is the premier league doing enough to help teams like fulham and newcastle? they need some serious investment if they wanna compete 🤑

i'm also kinda curious about dominic calvert-lewin's free transfer to leeds did anyone see that one coming? he's not scoring a lot of goals but he seems to be really important for daniele farke's team somehow 💡 and what's with liverpool's defense lately? they look so shaky 😳

anyway, good on the premier league for investing £100m in grassroots football 🎉 that's gotta help reduce the gap between top tier and lower leagues, right? 🤔
 
I'm so done with Fulham's season already 🤦‍♂️. I mean, they're like 10 points away from the relegation zone, but still not winning games consistently. It's like they're stuck in neutral gear 😒. Meanwhile, other teams are killing it. Arsenal is looking strong, and Tottenham just beat West Ham 🏆. And Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães just signed a new contract - that's awesome news for the Toon Army 🙌. But Fulham... I don't know what to say, they're just not getting it done this season 😔.
 
🤔 So Arsenal are killing it this season, but I'm still not convinced they can sustain it. They've been pretty lucky with some of their wins too 🤷‍♂️. And Bournemouth's fall from grace is no surprise, they always had some shaky stuff going on.

Tottenham beating West Ham was a nice win for them, but 2-1 isn't exactly flattering 🙄. I mean, if you're gonna beat someone, beat 'em with style, right? And Everton's 3-0 win over Brighton is cool, but they should've gotten more goals from the chances they had 💦.

Fulham's relegation prospects are looking grim 🔪, and Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães signing a new contract is a bit of a silver lining ⏰. But it's also kinda weird that Aston Villa got their goalkeeper to sign a 6-year deal 🤯? What happened to all the money from the owner?

The Premier League not giving out more funding is a bummer, but I guess they gotta prioritize something 💸. And those grassroots investments sound like a good start, but we'll see how it plays out ⚽️.
 
omg, can't believe how boring this season is getting 🙄 I mean, don't get me wrong, Arsenal's on fire 🔥 but the rest of the league just seems so... safe 🤯. no more upsets? 😴 where's the excitement? and what's with all these teams in the relegation zone? 🚨 five points above the drop zone is not a big margin at all 🤑. fulham's struggles are heartbreaking 🤕 but that £100m investment for grassroots football is a great move 👍 we need to see more of our young talent develop, not just focus on the top tier 💪.
 
lol, so Arsenal is like literally unstoppable rn they've won 9 games straight no one can touch 'em except maybe Tottenham who's on fire too, but idk how long this streak will last we gotta wait and see if they can keep it up 🤔🏆. And btw what's going on with Fulham tho? They're like totally tanking now 😂. Newcastle is looking good tho Bruno Guimarães signed a new contract yay for the Toon Army 💪
 
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