Liverpool v Arsenal: top spot on the line at Anfield
Arsenal are level with City on 21 points and six clear of Liverpool, who have drawn three of eight.
Today on MatchData: Arsenal win at Anfield and move three clear. Villa's perfect start meets Barcelona test, plus every table and price below.
| TEAM | P | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 24 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 16 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 9 | 15 |
Arsenal top on 24 pts after 9, 3 clear of Manchester City. Best attack Brighton & Hove Albion (24), best defence Arsenal (5).
| TEAM | P | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 11 | 30 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 11 | 27 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 11 | 23 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 11 | 19 |
Barcelona top on 30 pts after 11, 2 clear of Atlético Madrid. Best attack Barcelona (46), best defence Atlético Madrid (8).
| TEAM | P | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lazio | 10 | 28 |
| 2 | Internazionale | 10 | 25 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 10 | 24 |
| 4 | Como | 10 | 23 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 10 | 21 |
Lazio top on 28 pts after 10, 3 clear of Internazionale. Best attack AS Roma (28), best defence Lazio (8).
Arsenal are level with City on 21 points and six clear of Liverpool, who have drawn three of eight.
Prices for four Friday fixtures, from PSG at the bottom club in Ligue 1 to a northern derby separated by three points.
A home tie against Everton or Newcastle is the reward for Fleetwood's win over Arsenal. City host Bradford, Liverpool face Bournemouth.
Sesko has not played since 16 September. United are sixteenth, winless since 10 September, and have no other orthodox striker.
A League Two side beat the Premier League champions. Fleetwood won the shootout 5-3 after a 1-1 draw, and Arsenal ended the night with ten men.
Carrick keeps his job for now. Fernandes is expected to start at Chelsea after Tuesday's meeting, with United a point above the drop.



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