Premier League Update: Arsenal Struggles Continue as Saka and Rice Face Injury Setbacks

London, November 10 - In a challenging phase for Arsenal, the team has now gone four consecutive Premier League games without a victory, the latest being a 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. This result leaves Arsenal nine points behind the league leaders, Liverpool, intensifying the pressure on manager Mikel Arteta.

The match against Chelsea was not only a missed opportunity for Arsenal to overtake their rivals in the standings but also brought concerns regarding key players. England star Bukayo Saka was substituted due to an injury, which has raised doubts about his availability for England's upcoming matches. Additionally, the situation with Declan Rice, another pivotal player for both club and country, is also "not good," according to sources close to the team.

In other news, Ruud van Nistelrooy concluded his interim tenure at Manchester United on a high note with a convincing 3-0 victory against Leicester City. This win, however, does not overshadow the delays in the anticipated arrival of Sporting Lisbon's manager Ruben Amorim, whose potential move to Manchester United has been delayed once again.

The weekend's Premier League action saw several notable results:

Saturday, November 9: Wolves secured a 2-0 victory over Southampton, while West Ham and Everton played out a goalless draw. Brentford managed a thrilling 3-2 win against Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace succumbed 0-2 to Fulham. Brighton pulled off a surprising 2-1 win against Manchester City, and Liverpool continued their strong run with a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.

Sunday, November 10: Manchester United's win over Leicester was the highlight, alongside Newcastle's 3-1 triumph at Nottingham Forest. Tottenham faced a surprising 1-2 defeat at home to Ipswich Town, and Chelsea's draw with Arsenal rounded off the weekend's fixtures.

As the season progresses, the implications of these results and player injuries will be closely watched, especially with the international break looming where national team commitments could further complicate club matters.

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