Arsenal Win; Liverpool Loss Tightens Title Race

Arsenal ended a long wait at St James’ Park with a dramatic 2-1 win over Newcastle, sealed by a 96th-minute Gabriel winner that boosted their title hopes. Liverpool suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace, ending their perfect start and tightening the Premier League title race. Manchester United’s season remains mixed after a 3-1 loss at Brentford that exposed defensive frailties and increased scrutiny on manager Ruben Amorim. At Liverpool, Arne Slot praised the club’s youth pathway after Rio Ngumoha signed his first professional contract. In South Africa, a busy Betway Premiership and CAF weekend features Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in continental and domestic focus, newcomers Orbit College testing themselves, and Kaizer Chiefs needing a win to rescue their Confederation Cup hopes; Nottingham Forest’s Igor Jesus has also made an immediate impact off the bench in the Premier League.