Max Dowman punches the air, while Arne Slot contemplates Liverpool's late sloppiness Welcome to The Briefing, where every Monday during this season The Athletic will discuss three of the biggest questions to arise from the weekend’s football.

Robyn Cowen is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Lucy Ward, and Dan Bardell as Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, Spurs come up with a performance at Anfield, Manchester United win again,

Liverpool and Arsenal Circle as Lewis Hall Emerges as Premier League’s Next Elite Left-BackRising profile of Lewis Hall in elite circlesThere is a familiar rhythm to the way top clubs move in the

Rio Ngumoha and Max Dowman both enjoyed big weekends for Liverpool and Arsenal respectively. The pair have been in contact after their games

Gary Lineker notices Rio Ngumoha trait shared by Kylian Mbappe and praises Max Dowman after the Arsenal youngster's historic goal against Everton.

Lewis Hall Emerges as Newcastle’s Defensive Jewel Amid European InterestNewcastle United have spent recent seasons building a squad capable of challenging England’s elite, yet one of their most

Manchester City’s title odds have been slashed while Liverpool and Chelsea’s chances of Champions League qualification were dented by dropped points.

The Gunners have opened up a nine-point lead atop the Premier League standings after they defeated Everton 2-0 on Saturday, with Man City only able to muster a 1-1 draw at West Ham a few hours later.