Brighton shocks Manchester City, while Liverpool extends their lead at the top of the table: Football Weekly - podcast Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson, and Nick Ames to discuss the weekend's football action. In this episode, the team reflects on Pep Guardiola's unprecedented fourth consecutive defeat as Manchester City fell 2-1 to Brighton. Fabien Hürzeler's tactical changes in the second half proved pivotal, allowing Liverpool to pull five points clear at the top of the league after their match against Aston Villa. The discussion also touches on Aston Villa's set-piece strategy, questioning whether it was a miscalculation or if Austin MacPhee has run out of ideas. Don't forget to rate, review, and share the podcast on various platforms, and join the conversation on social media or via email.

Liverpool has surged five points ahead in the Premier League standings after a decisive victory over Aston Villa, capitalizing on Manchester City's recent stumble against Brighton. Under the management of Arne Slot, Liverpool has been in exceptional form, achieving 15 wins in their last 17 matches. As they head into the international break, the team is brimming with confidence and momentum. The match saw Darwin Núñez open the scoring in the first half, followed by a late goal from Mohamed Salah, sealing the win against a resilient Aston Villa side managed by Unai Emery. Despite their efforts, Villa struggled to create significant chances and failed to pose a serious threat to Liverpool's defense. Liverpool's impressive start to the season has seen them accumulate 28 points from their first 11 games, a feat they have only surpassed once in the last 34 years—during the 2019-20 season when they clinched the Premier League title.

Liverpool reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League after a remarkable comeback against Brighton, highlighted by a stunning goal from Mohamed Salah. The first half saw Liverpool struggling, as they were outplayed by a confident Brighton side, who took the lead through Ferdi Kadioglu. However, the second half brought a dramatic turnaround for Liverpool. Cody Gakpo equalized shortly after the break, setting the stage for Salah to deliver a trademark curling shot into the top corner, securing the victory just two minutes later. This goal not only marked a significant moment for Salah, as he surpassed Robbie Fowler to become the eighth leading goalscorer in Premier League history, but it also propelled Liverpool two points clear at the top of the table. With both Manchester City and Arsenal suffering defeats, Liverpool's win puts them in a strong position, leading the champions by two points and sitting seven points ahead of a struggling Arsenal side.

Alexander Isak's header secured a crucial victory for Newcastle, dealing a significant blow to Arsenal's title aspirations. Declan Rice exited the pitch visibly frustrated, shaking his head and muttering to himself. Arsenal had just squandered vital points in the Premier League title race, leaving manager Mikel Arteta looking increasingly despondent. Rice appeared bewildered by his team's inability to gain control in midfield. Newcastle capitalized on Arsenal's defensive frailties, with Anthony Gordon and the impressive match-winner Alexander Isak shining throughout the game. Arsenal's performance was marred by a series of uncharacteristic mistakes, allowing Eddie Howe's side to display their streetwise approach and earn a well-deserved victory. After a challenging stretch of five Premier League matches without a win, Newcastle is now looking to regain momentum and climb the league table.