Liverpool's defensive woes deepen, Arsenal face Villa test

Manchester United's inability to maintain a lead resulted in a disappointing 1-1 draw against West Ham at Old Trafford, preventing them from breaking into the Premier League's top five. West Ham's resurgence under manager Nuno Espirito Santo continues as they move closer to safety in the league standings.

This weekend in the Premier League, Arsenal will face Aston Villa, a team that has historically posed challenges for them, particularly after a previous match where Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead. With Arsenal currently leading the league, a victory at Villa Park would further solidify their title ambitions.

Manchester United's hopes for a fifth win in eight games were dashed when Soungoutou Magassa scored an equalizer for West Ham in the 83rd minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The goal came after a corner kick, where Noussair Mazraoui cleared the ball off the line, only for it to fall to Magassa, who netted his first goal for the Hammers.

Former Newcastle, West Ham, and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has disclosed his diagnosis of fairly aggressive prostate cancer, which has spread to his pelvic bone. Hislop, 56, revealed that he underwent surgery after an elevated PSA test led to further examinations confirming the cancer's progression.

Chelsea is set to face Bournemouth on Saturday at 3pm, aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Leeds United earlier in the week. This loss has raised concerns about the team's performance and consistency in the Premier League.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner addressed the media ahead of the Premier League match against Fulham, confirming that Ismaila Sarr will not participate due to an ankle injury sustained in the previous game against Manchester United. The match is set to take place at Craven Cottage with a kick-off time of 16:30 GMT.

Arsenal has confirmed a landmark agreement to sign Ecuadorian teenage twins Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente del Valle. The 16-year-olds are highly regarded in South America and are expected to bring significant talent to the club.

Brighton midfielder Matt O'Riley has faced challenges in his integration into the team, particularly after suffering a long-term injury shortly after his debut against Crawley Town. Although he started the season in the starting XI, he has since found himself on the bench, raising questions about his impact at the club.