Arsenal weathered a determined challenge from Brighton to maintain their position at the Premier League summit on Saturday, while Liverpool overcame Wolverhampton Wanderers in a tightly contested match at Anfield. Manchester City had briefly overtaken Arsenal after a 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest, but the Gunners responded with a 2-1 win of their own against Brighton, reclaiming a two-point lead. Meanwhile, Liverpool's resurgence continued as they edged out Wolves 2-1, marking their first victory against them since.

Arsenal's match against Brighton saw them take an early lead through Martin Odegaard, who scored with a low shot from the edge of the area in the 14th minute. The Gunners extended their advantage in the second half when Brighton's Georginio Rutter headed a Declan Rice corner into his own net. However, Brighton fought back, with Diego Gomez scoring in the 64th minute to reduce the deficit and create a tense atmosphere at the Emirates. Arsenal had to rely on a crucial save from David Raya to deny Yankuba Minteh's shot and secure the win. This match marked the fourth consecutive game where Arsenal benefitted from an own goal.

Manchester City's victory over Nottingham Forest was secured by a late goal from Rayan Cherki in the 83rd minute. Cherki also assisted Tijjani Reijnders for City's first goal. This win extended Manchester City's winning streak to six league games and eight in all competitions. Cherki expressed his pride in the team's performance, acknowledging the difficulty of securing the win.

At Anfield, Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 in a game marked by tributes to Diogo Jota. Florian Wirtz scored his first goal for Liverpool, and Ryan Gravenberch also found the net, securing the win for Arne Slot's side. Wolves, despite being at the bottom of the league and setting a new Premier League record for the longest winless run from the start of a season, proved to be a challenging opponent.

Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 41st minute, followed swiftly by Florian Wirtz's goal just a minute later. However, Wolves responded in the second half through Santiago Bueno, who scored from a rebound after Alisson saved Tolu Arokodare's header. Despite Wolves' efforts, Liverpool managed to hold on for the victory, extending their unbeaten run to seven games.

The Liverpool lineup saw Federico Chiesa making his first Premier League start of the season, with Jeremie Frimpong also in the starting eleven. Frimpong provided the assist for Gravenberch's goal, while Wirtz showcased his skill throughout the match. Despite the win, Liverpool's performance was described as unconvincing, with Wolves putting up a strong fight.