Mohamed Salah became Liverpool's all-time leading Premier League goal contributor.

London: Arsenal snatched a dramatic stoppage-time victory to move five points clear at the Premier League summit, while Mohamed Salah etched his name further into football history on a high-stakes Saturday in Matchweek 16.
Gunners Survive Wolves Scare to Extend Lead
Arsenal maintained their title charge with a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates, though they relied on two own goals to bypass a spirited bottom-of-the-table side. Despite dominating possession, Mikel Arteta’s men struggled for clinical finishing, failing to register a shot on target until the 68th minute.
The deadlock broke when Sam Johnstone inadvertently knocked a Bukayo Saka corner into his own net. Wolves stunned the home crowd with a 90th-minute equaliser from Tolu Arokodare, but the drama peaked in the 94th minute when Yerson Mosquera diverted another Saka cross past his own keeper. The result moves the Gunners five points ahead of Manchester City, who face Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Check the points table here: Premier League 2025-26 Standings
Salah Smashes Records in Liverpool Win
At Anfield, Liverpool dispatched Brighton 2-0, fueled by a Hugo Ekitike brace. Ekitike silenced the visitors early, scoring the fastest goal of the 2025/26 season just 46 seconds after kickoff.
The headlines, however, belonged to Mohamed Salah. Coming off the bench, Salah provided the assist for Ekitike’s second goal in the 60th minute. The contribution marked Salah’s 277th Premier League goal involvement for Liverpool, surpassing Wayne Rooney’s record for the most involvements at a single club. The win propels Arne Slot’s side into 6th place, firmly back in the European race.
Blues Snap Skid; Fulham Win Five-Goal Thriller
Chelsea returned to winning ways with a professional 2-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer marked his return from injury with a clinical strike in the 21st minute, before provider Malo Gusto turned scorer just before the break. The win lifts Enzo Maresca’s side into the top four, ending a frustrating four-game winless streak.
Meanwhile, at Turf Moor, Fulham edged Burnley 3-2 in the day's most chaotic encounter. Harry Wilson was the architect, recording a goal and two assists to hand Burnley their seventh straight defeat. Despite a late rally led by Oliver Sonne, the Clarets remain mired in the relegation zone, while Fulham climbed to 13th.
Published: 14 Dec 2025, 07:49 am IST
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