Liverpool Takes Premier League Lead After Upsets

In a surprising turn of events, Manchester City suffered their first Premier League loss since December, falling 2-1 to Bournemouth, who had never previously beaten them in 21 attempts. City’s defeat came amid claims of an injury crisis, with Pep Guardiola acknowledging the team's inability to match Bournemouth's intensity. Meanwhile, Arsenal also stumbled, losing 1-0 to Newcastle, leaving them in fourth place and seven points adrift of newly crowned leaders Liverpool. Liverpool overcame a first-half deficit to defeat Brighton 2-1, with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah securing their spot at the top of the table. Nottingham Forest also shone with a decisive 3-0 win against West Ham, solidifying their place in the standings. The results have significantly altered the Premier League title race dynamics, with City and Arsenal both facing mounting pressure.