Arsenal's 2-0 win over West Ham secured their position at the top, while Manchester City, led by the impressive form of Erling Haaland, moved closer to the top with a 1-0 victory over Brentford.

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo scored a double to propel his team up to fourth place, while Nottingham Forest's manager, Ange Postecoglou, is under pressure to deliver a win after his team's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle.

With the international break approaching, Liverpool manager Arne Slot will have two weeks to address the team's slump, which has been exacerbated by the losses of key players and the unbalanced team dynamics.

The Reds' decision to overhaul their squad has not yet yielded the desired results, despite significant investment in new signings. The team's poor performances have been masked by individual brilliance and late goals, but the arrival of Hugo Ekitike has not yet translated to success, and Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz are yet to score a Premier League goal.

The loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid has left a significant void, and Slot has been forced to rely on midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to fill the gap at right-back.

Mohamed Salah is also struggling to adapt to the new team dynamics, and the team's attacking prowess is not being utilized to its full potential.

Liverpool remains just one point behind Arsenal, but Mikel Arteta's team is now in a strong position to claim the title, having finished second for the past three years.

Nottingham Forest's manager, Ange Postecoglou, is facing pressure to deliver results after a 2-0 defeat at Newcastle, just seven games into his tenure.

Postecoglou has been defiant in the face of criticism, but the club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, may reassess his decision to appoint the Australian after a string of poor performances, including a 3-2 defeat to Midtjylland in the Europa League.

Forest are currently just one point above the relegation zone and have also been eliminated from the League Cup by second-tier Swansea.

The team's struggles have raised questions about Postecoglou's ability to turn the team's fortunes around, and his job security may be at risk.

Bournemouth has continued to excel despite losing several key players in the transfer window, with Antoine Semenyo scoring a double to propel the team to fourth place.

Semenyo's commitment to the team has been praised by manager Andoni Iraola, who sees it as a testament to the player's willingness to stay with the team and trust in their vision.

Semenyo has been instrumental in the team's success, scoring six goals and providing three assists in seven games, and his contract extension is seen as a positive step for the team.