LONDON :Arsenal claimed top spot in the Premier League on Saturday as they beat West Ham United 2-0 in manager Mikel Arteta's 300th game in charge before champions Liverpool suffered a stoppage-time defeat in London for the second successive weekend.

Liverpool would have reclaimed the leadership going into the international break had they beaten Chelsea in the day's late game but were stunned when Brazilian teenager Estevao scored in the 95th minute to give the hosts a 2-1 victory.

Little over a week ago Arsenal trailed Liverpool by five points but wins over Newcastle United and West Ham combined with defeats against Crystal Palace and Chelsea for Arne Slot's side means Arteta's team are in pole position.

Tottenham Hotspur continued their impressive start to the season under new manager

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