Dec 05, (V7N) - Liverpool's unbeaten streak was broken as they were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw at Newcastle, despite Mohamed Salah's brace. The league leaders were forced to come from behind twice after Alexander Isak gave Newcastle a first-half lead. Curtis Jones equalized for Liverpool, but Anthony Gordon quickly restored Newcastle's lead. Salah then scored two goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold assists, bringing his tally to 15 for the season, but a late mistake from goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher allowed Fabian Schär to score a last-minute equalizer. Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed disappointment over Kelleher’s error but praised his overall performance.

Meanwhile, Arsenal capitalized on Liverpool's slip-up by beating Manchester United 2-0, handing Ruben Amorim his first defeat as United manager. The Gunners won through two set-piece goals, with Jurrien Timber and William Saliba scoring. Mikel Arteta was pleased with the victory, citing the importance of the team's energy and set-piece execution.

At the bottom of the table, Chelsea triumphed 4-1 at Southampton, who had a player sent off after Jack Stephens pulled Marc Cucurella's hair. Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, and Cole Palmer all found the net for Chelsea, while Southampton's goal came from Joe Aribo. The victory eased pressure on Chelsea, while Southampton's struggles deepened.

Manchester City broke their winless streak with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, thanks to a return-to-form Kevin De Bruyne. Bernardo Silva and De Bruyne scored, with Jeremy Doku adding a third. The win was crucial for Pep Guardiola's side as they closed the gap to the top of the table.

Aston Villa ended their winless run with a 3-1 victory over Brentford, led by Morgan Rogers's stunning goal, Ollie Watkins's penalty, and Matty Cash's strike. Everton secured a vital 4-0 win over Wolves, with two Craig Dawson own goals adding to Ashley Young and Orel Mangala's efforts. This win lifted Everton five points clear of relegation, while Wolves sank to 19th.

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