And in a classic case of sod's law, Brandon Williams, a left-back, signed for Championship pace-setters Ipswich Town on loan on Thursday.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12445271/Man-United-face-left-misery-Luke-Shaw-Tyrell-Malacia-injured-Brandon-Williams-loan-Erik-ten-Hag-forced-quick-fix-seek-response-dismal-Spurs-loss.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Pep Guardiola’s side have trailed unexpected pace-setters Arsenal for much of the campaign, but the Gunners have choked over the last month while battle-hardened City show no signs of being affected by the pressure.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/world-soccer/man-city-rout-arsenal-seize-title-momentum/

They already trail early pace-setters — the only side with four straight wins — by two points, but can be satisfied with an encouraging start to the season, notwithstanding the hiccup at home against Fulham.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-declan-rice-man-utd-title-race-b1104695.html