Liverpool secured their spot at the top of the Premier League table heading into the international break with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Diogo Jota’s first-half goal was enough to claim all three points at Selhurst Park, bringing the Reds to 18 points from seven games under manager Arne Slot.

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Meanwhile, Manchester City held onto second place with a thrilling 3-2 win over Fulham at the Etihad, courtesy of two goals from Mateo Kovacic.

City remain ahead of Arsenal on goal difference, after the Gunners overturned a deficit to beat Southampton 3-1 at the Emirates.