Arsenal ensures it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win with all goals scored in the second half.

Manchester City and Aston Villa both won to keep the pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says record signing Alexander Isak will be gradually integrated into the team after his heavily interrupted start to the season.

Brentford has thrashed Leicester 4-0 in the Premier League.

Brighton and Brentford have shared the points in a lackluster 0-0 draw in the Premier League on the south coast.

Arsenal was inspired by Bukayo Saka in scoring five goals in a wild first half before settling for a 5-2 win over West Ham that lifted the team into second place in the Premier League.