- The top two slots remain unchanged on the log after match-week nine, with Liverpool and Man City cementing their place at the top
- Arsenal's defeat to Sheffield United saw them drop to fifth with 15 points
- Newcastle, Norwich and Watford are still occupying the three relegation spots
Sheffield United vs Arsenal played on Monday night, October 21, was the last round of match-week nine Premier League fixtures, with the Blades emerging victors at at Bramall Lane.
Lys Mousset was on target for the hosts, scoring the solitary goal that separated the two sides in the 30th minute of the encounter.
Mousset's lone strike sunk Arsenal at Bramall Lane. Photo: Getty Images.
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The defeat away from home saw Arsenal miss out on a glorious chance to third on the standings, a point behind Man City.
The Gunners now sit fifth with 15 points, two pints behind fourth and third-placed Chelsea and Leicester respectively.
Chelsea have been on an upward trajectory, with Frank Lampard appearing to steady the ship after a shaky start to the campaign.
Leicester, on the other hand are basking in glory under the tutelage of Brendan Rodgers, with their 2-1 weekend win over Burnley cementing their place in the top four.
Man City's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday has kept alive their hopes of retaining the title as they are now just six points behind leaders Liverpool.
Liverpool had to come from behind to hold rivals Man United to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, but the result did not have much change for the Red Devils on the log.
United remain rooted on the bottom half of the table with just 10 points, two off the relegation.
Meanwhile, the drop zone is hosting Newcastle, Norwich City and Watford who forced struggling Tottenham to a 1-1 draw at the weekend.
