Iranian forces have launched hundreds of drones and missiles in multiple waves across the Middle East, but without inflicting significant harm against American assets in the region, such as sinking a warship or destroying a base. By contrast, American and Israeli strikes have already devastated regime targets in Iran. They have taken out the head of the regime, Ali Khamenei, as well as the army's chief of staff, General Abdol Rahim Mousavi, and defence minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh. Iran latest: Three US service members killed Then again, it is only day two of the war and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has pledged "severe, decisive and regret-inducing punishment". Yet the more time that passes without this rhetoric becoming a reality, the greater the questions about whether Iran's most feared military forces still have the capability to locate, target and strike the US and Israeli warships and jets attacking them. General Sir Richard Barrons, a former senior UK military officer, said a number of factors would likely be limiting Iran's options for manoeuvre, not least the loss of so many top leaders. Any move to fire missiles would also expose the launch site to American and Israeli attacks from the air, meaning Iran's missile launchers would have "quite a short" life expectancy. In addition, previous attacks by both the US and Israel against Iran over the past couple of years have already degraded its missile stockpiles, launchers and air defences to blunt the regime's ability to detect incoming enemy aircraft. All of this could explain why so few US and Israeli military targets appear so far to have suffered much meaningful damage despite Iran firing hundreds of missiles and drones. Though the full extent of any damage is unclear. UK Defence Secretary, John Healey, warned that a wounded Iran still has the capacity to cause harm - just potentially in even more erratic ways with little regard for the impact on the millions of civilians who live across the Gulf. "This regime is lashing out. It's lashing out in an increasingly indiscriminate and widespread way," he said, speaking to Sky News's Sunday Morning with Trevor Philips. "And people will be really concerned that it's not just military targets, but civilian airports like Kuwait, hotels in Dubai and Bahrain are being hit." Tourist hotspots in the crossfire Countries so far impacted include Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Iraq, where a number of American bases are located. Many of the munitions appear to have been intercepted, but falling debris can be deadly. With so much metal flying around, civilian and tourist locations have been caught in the crossfire, including one of the world's busiest airports in Dubai, where all flights have been halted, and the entrance of a luxury hotel. This would have been terrifying for those affected but these strikes appear to have done nothing to degrade the ability of the US and Israel to keep hitting Iran. Read more from Sky News:How have Iranians reacted to death of supreme leader?Trump has tipped Middle East into war that could last weeks A high-value target for the regime must surely be two American aircraft carrier strike groups, led by the USS Gerald R Ford and the USS Abraham Lincoln. They're thought to be located south of Cyprus. An attempt to hit these warships might explain why the UK says two Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of the Mediterranean island. Britain has bases on Cyprus but they are not thought to have been the focus of the attack. General Barrons said an outmatched Iran on the battlefield might seek alternative ways to strike back such as by closing the Strait of Hormuz - a vital transit point for global oil and gas exports. Disruption to this shipping lane would impact economies around the world - and it is already starting with tankers being targeted, including off the coast of Oman. President Trump is gambling that Iran lacks the capability to resist his overwhelming firepower. And that may well be the case. But it only takes one Iranian missile penetrating American air defences to alter that calculation or at least dramatically increase the cost to Washington of its war.

Last year, the 26-year-old Brit school graduate became the first British solo female artist to simultaneously top the UK Official Singles and Albums Chart since fellow Brit alumni Adele. Despite not winning in the publicly voted song of the year category for her song Man I Need, Dean did feature in Sam Fender's winning track, Rein Me In - meaning she received recognition in all four categories she was nominated for. She also performed her hit Man I Need. Following his Mercury Prize win last year, Fender also won best alternative/rock act for the second year running. Meanwhile, fellow Brit school graduate Lola Young won her first Brit in the breakthrough artist category, praising music as a "safe haven" for many in what she called a "horrifyingly bleak" and "quite frankly, pretty scary" world. Presented by Jack Whitehall, the show was opened by Harry Styles, along with a gospel choir and stage full of backing dancers, making his live TV performance debut of music from his forthcoming album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Rock band Wolf Alice took group of the year - the second time they've won the award - using their acceptance speech to urge support for the UK's small music venues and highlight Britain's contribution to music. With Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in attendance, it was a message that couldn't fail to reach its desired audience. Dave took best hip-hop/grime/rap act, while Fred again.., Skepta & PlaqueBoyMax's took best dance act. A night filled with performances amid the awards, other artists to sing on the stage were Wolf Alice, Alex Warren, Mark Ronson (with a previously unannounced appearance from Dua Lipa), Rosalia (with a surprise appearance from Icelandic singer Bjork), Sombr, Raye and KPop Demon Hunters stars Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. One of the year's defining releases, APT by Rose and Bruno Mars, took international song of the year - the second category to be voted for by the public. Rose made history, as the Brits first ever K-pop winner. Best international group went to Brooklyn band Geese, their first Brit award, using their moment in the spotlight to express their anti-ICE sentiments (the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency) as well as saying "free Palestine," and "RIP Mani" in tribute to late Stone Roses bassist Gary Mounfield, who died last year. International artist of the year went to Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalia - who urged the audience to keep celebrating "different music, different cultures, different languages". The late Ozzy Osbourne was honoured with a lifetime achievement award, accepted by his wife and daughter, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, to a standing ovation from the audience. Sharon described Ozzy as a "true artist" and "the most humble egomaniac you could ever meet". A tribute performance of No More Tears, led by Robbie Williams and featuring Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, closed the show. Songwriter of the year and producer of the year had been announced ahead of the show, going to Noel Gallagher and Pink Pantheress, respectively. With her win, Pink Pantheress became the youngest person to ever win producer of the year, as well as the first woman. Mark Ronson, received the outstanding contribution to music award, paying tribute to Amy Winehouse in his speech, and celebrating her in his performance with extracts of Back To Black and Valerie. Meanwhile, Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon won this year's Brits critics' choice award, and while they weren't given their award during the televised ceremony, former critics choice winner Myles Smith gave them a shout-out on stage. This year, the Brits were held in Manchester for the first time, in the UK's largest entertainment arena, the recently opened Co-op Live arena.

Since the strikes on Saturday, Iran has carried out retaliatory attacks on Israel, US military installations around the Gulf, and Gulf Arab states, including the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, and the global business and tourist hub of Dubai. Politics latest: Healey refuses to rule out UK joining offensive action Asked on Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips if the UK's terror threat level is now under discussion, John Healey said: "Absolutely. "When you get a regime like this lashing out in the Middle East indiscriminately and widely, hitting civilian as well as military targets, when you have some of its proxies capable of other actions on their behalf, then of course, our force protection in the region is at its highest. "Our alert and our vigilance in the UK is also high." Mr Healey said Home Secretary Shabanah Mahmood is responsible for making any announcement on the terror threat being raised in the UK. "But, I've got full confidence in our intelligence agencies and our ability to deal with the terrorist threats," he added. The current threat of a terror attack in the UK is "substantial", meaning an attack is likely. On the terrorism threat rating system, substantial is in the middle, with "severe" and "critical" above it. It has been at "substantial" since February 2022, when it was downgraded from "severe" (an attack is highly likely), where it was for four months following a suicide attack outside Liverpool Women's Hospital. Threat levels are determined by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, an independent body based within MI5. Read more:Iran latest: Israel carries out second day of strikes on IranWhich Iranian officials were killed, who's now in charge and will be the new leader? Mr Healey revealed to Trevor Phillips two missiles were fired from Iran towards Cyprus, where the UK has an RAF base. He and Cyprus's president said they do not believe RAF Akrotiri on the island was the target. There are currently two large American aircraft carrier strike groups off the Cyprus coast and it is believed they were the target. The defence secretary also said the UK has taken down Iranian drones, and missiles landed on a base in Bahrain with 300 British personnel. Allegedly hostile Iranian activities are suspected to have taken place on UK soil. In 2023, a Chechen-born man was jailed after being found guilty of spying on a London-based dissident Iranian TV station to help terror plotters. Magomed-Husejn Dovtaev, 31, was accused of conducting surveillance on the west London headquarters of Iran International as part of a plan by others to carry out a terror attack. Dame Priti Patel, the Conservative shadow foreign secretary, told Trevor Phillips the government should "absolutely be concerned" about the security threat in the UK after the Iran strikes. "The most important measure that they could take right now is the protection of our homeland. That is the duty and the responsibility of the government," she said. "So they will be, I trust that they will be, absolutely looking at every single aspect of the threat levels and the security implications for our country."

The teenager, who is tipped to be the hottest young darts sensation since Luke Littler, pinned a perfect leg to beat Ethan Hawden 4-1 , averaging 103 in his opening match of a day which saw him claim an event win. Lawrie had previously secured the world no 1 ranking last weekend after winning both the Slovak Open and the Slovak masters, silver-ranked events on the WDF circuit, having previously claimed the Scottish Classic title earlier this season. Premier League darts: Latest schedule and results ✅Mitchell Lawrie - teen darts sensation who could be next Luke Littler?Got Sky? Watch on the Sky Sports app 📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with NOW 📺Who is Mitchell Lawrie? Lawrie made headlines in December last year when he became the first teenager in history to reach the WDF World Championship final, only dropping one set in his previous matches. He claimed the JDC world title at Alexandra Palace in the same month, to add to the three senior titles - the British Open, Irish Classic, and Welsh Open - that Lawrie had already won in 2025. The Scot is the youngest player to ever win three senior titles, and has already added three more titles this season to claim his world No 1 ranking. Lawrie is ranked above No 2 Jenson Walker, another rising talent at amateur level, as well as World Darts Championship fan favourite Leonard Gates. Littler: Lawrie will be on Tour in no time World Darts Champion Luke Littler congratulated Lawrie on his first senior title in December and understands why comparisons are being drawn between the two young darting superstars. "He's a very, very good player at such a young age like myself. Obviously, I think about my record for winning a WDF Open," Littler said. "So that's another one he has taken off me but he's a very good player. "It is crazy. He's got to wait years for the development tour. "But for now, he's just got to keep at it because he's got to wait. "But there's plenty of opportunities out there for now for tournaments to go and win." So, what is Littler's advice for Lawrie? He believes he just needs to keep going, taking his opportunities, and making sure his game is the best it can be for when he has the chance to try and join the Development Tour at 16 years of age. "You have just got to keep your head down. You still have got to keep going," he added. "Because I think at 14, 15, I was like 'oh it's another year till I can go on the Development Tour'. "He's definitely thinking the same the way he's been playing. So just keep his head down and yeah you'll be on Tour." Who will win this year's Premier League Darts? Luke Humphries will be defending his title and you can watch the action every single Thursday until May on Sky Sports. Stream darts and more top sport with NOW.

He took over from the regime's founding figurehead, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, when he died just over 10 years later, in June 1989. Iran's supreme leader has the final say in all matters of state. Therefore Khamenei's death, after almost 37 years in power, marks a major transition. Iran latest: Ayatollah Khamenei killed Which senior leaders have died? In addition to Khamenei, several other senior officials were killed in US/Israeli airstrikes too. They include Iran's army chief of staff, General Abdol Rahim Mousavi, and defence minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh. Also killed was Major General Mohammad Pakpour, who took over as the Revolutionary Guard's top commander after Israel killed its last commander last June, and Ali Shamkhani, a top security adviser to Khamenei. Iranian media said Khamenei's daughter, grandchild, son-in-law and daughter-in-law were killed as well. The Israel Defence Forces also claimed it had killed Saleh Asadi, head of the Intelligence Directorate of the Khatam al Anbiya emergency command, Mohammad Shirazi, head of the military bureau, Hossein Jabal Amelian, head of SPND (Organisation of Defensive Innovation and Research) and Reza Mozaffari-Nia, a former head of SPND and former deputy defence minister. What happens now? A three-person temporary leadership council has been formed to govern the country, in line with Islamic Republic law. It includes Iran's reformist president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and the hard-line head of the judiciary, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei. There will also be a jurist, Alireza Arafi, who is a member of Iran's Guardian Council and head of the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary force. Ali Larijani, Iran's head of security, said the council would be set up on Sunday. "We had prepared for such moments and have plans in place for all scenarios, even for the time after the martyrdom of revered Imam Khamenei," said Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker. He added: "You'll see that after the leadership council is formed, the power and integrity of officials, defensive forces and the people will be beyond imagination." Who chooses the new leader? While the leadership council will govern in the interim, an 88-member panel called the Assembly of Experts will pick a new leader. Under Iranian law, that must happen as soon as possible. The panel is made up of Shiite clerics elected every eight years and whose candidacies are approved by Iran's constitutional watchdog. The Guardian Council is known for disqualifying candidates. It barred former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani from election to the Assembly of Experts in March 2024. A relative moderate, he struck the JCPOA nuclear deal with world powers in 2015, from which the US, under Donald Trump, later withdrew. Who could be the new supreme leader? Under Iran's system of vilayat-e faqih - guardianship of the Islamic jurist - the supreme leader must be a senior leader with political and religious authority. Khamenei's power was often wielded through close advisers. But it is unclear how many have survived, and he was never publicly recorded as naming a successor. His son, Mojtaba ​Khamenei, a 56-year-old cleric, has been seen as a possible successor. He has never held government office, however. That said, he has been described as a gatekeeper to his father. He studied under religious conservatives in seminaries in the city of Qom, and is described as a hardliner with close ties to the Revolutionary Guard. It had been thought that former president Ebrahim Raisi might seek the leadership, but he died in a helicopter crash in May 2024. Regime change? Donald Trump is urging Iranians to take the opportunity to overthrow the Islamic Republic, which has been accused of murdering tens of thousands of its own citizens in recent weeks. The US president has described the death of Khamenei as the "single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country". And he has claimed that many people in the Revolutionary Guard, military and other security and police forces "no longer want to fight". Read more:Dubai hotels hit during Iranian missile fireHow have Iranians reacted to death of supreme leader? Before the Iranian revolution Iran was ruled by a monarchy, with the king called the "shah". Reza Pahlavi, the US-based son of the shah who was deposed in the 1979 revolution has said: "With (Khamenei's) death, the Islamic Republic has in effect reached its end and will very soon be consigned to the dustbin of history." Any attempts to appoint a successor to Khamenei are "doomed to fail from the outset", Pahlavi added, claiming they will have neither longevity nor legitimacy. He has urged Iran's military, law enforcement and security forces to take their "final opportunity to join the nation".

Olivia Dean was the night's big success story, taking home four awards including artist of the year and best album, and there were also wins for acts including Sam Fender, Wolf Alice, Lola Young and Dave. But as much as celebrating the winners, the Brits is all about the performances, the surprises, the bits you don't see. This year's ceremony took place in Manchester for the first time. Here are our stand-out moments for 2026. Manchester's finest all on the guest-list When you move the party to Manchester, there are certain people you have to invite. Happy Mondays stars Shaun Ryder and Bez are of course on the guestlist, and you need a Gallagher brother in the mix. Happily, Noel Gallagher was presented with a special award for songwriting, in honour of the back catalogue that soundtracked the summer when Oasis reunited last year. Receiving a standing ovation as he walked on to the stage, he started with what would once have been uncharacteristic thanks to his little brother, Liam, and all the musicians who played in Oasis over the years. "I've got to thank my brother," he began, pausing for the inevitable cheer from the crowd. "And Bonehead and Guigsy, Tony McCarroll, Alan White, Gem (Archer) and Andy (Bell), they brought those songs to life. "Without them, I'd just be a singer-songwriter, and no one gives a sh*t about singer-songwriters. But more importantly I'd like to thank you, the people who've kept those songs alive for the last 35 years." Gallagher's award presentation included a surprise video message from an honorary Manchester legend - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, who told him to share the award with Liam. Ryder and Bez were suitably chaotic as host Jack Whitehall visited their table. Ryder told Whitehall he doesn't remember a lot about Brits ceremonies in the band's 1980s heyday, but does recall a story about being let off during a police bust because he had to be at the show. Which is, as Whitehall rightly puts it, the most "on brand story" they could have told. The key to their friendship is their "42-year sexless marriage", they added. Surprise guests The Brits has a history of putting together unique collaborations, from Five and Queen, to Justin Timberlake and Kylie Minogue, and Rihanna and The Klaxons. But this year they really pulled out the stops, with Bjork joining the genre-bending Rosalia during one of the night's stand-out performances, James Blunt playing the piano for Alex Warren, and Dua Lipa arriving on a giant disco ball for Mark Ronson's celebratory show marking an outstanding achievement award. Ronson's hit medley also featured Ghostface Killa and a cameo from Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno, with vocals from the late Amy Winehouse for Back To Black and Valerie. Harry Styles opens the show When Harry Styles was last at the Brits in 2023, he cleaned up in similar fashion to Dean. This was his return, an exclusive TV performance of his new single, Aperture, and no doubt he'll be back here again with more nominations in 2027 following the much-anticipated release of his new album next month. Styles arrived at the ceremony in a baggy, double-breasted, pinstripe womenswear suit by Chanel, teamed with black ballet flats, and kept the look, minus the jacket, to perform on stage. He was joined by a gospel choir for the performance, which opened with synchronised hand shaking and head movements and concluded in the same way. It was kind of giving A-level drama performance vibes, if your A-level drama performance had been given a top budget and slickly produced. It's an A* from us. What was cut? The show went out live on ITV, but Whitehall was quick to make a joke about the BAFTAs controversy last weekend. The Brits ceremony can sometimes get a bit "raucous", he said, but reassured viewers there was someone operating the bleep button. "It's the guy who did the BAFTAs, he's the best in the business," Whitehall joked. Several incidents of swearing, a joke about Lord Peter Mandelson, and a shout of "free Palestine" were all censored. Whitehall made the Mandelson joke as he came across Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, telling him the Brits is "the only party he's allowed into these days". When it came to speeches, most steered away from politics. New York rock band Geese didn't, though, with drummer Max Bassin collecting the award for best international group and saying: "What's up the Brits? I just want to say: free Palestine, f*** ICE, RIP Mani, let's go Geese. Thank you." 'There will never be another Ozzy Osbourne' The night ended with an all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, fronted by Robbie Williams. Before the set, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne went on stage to collect a lifetime achievement award honouring the heavy metal legend following his death last year. To introduce the award, US country legend Dolly Parton appeared via video link and said Osbourne's legacy had "left a permanent imprint in the fabric of music lovers everywhere". Parton then called Sharon up to the stage. Read more:Brits 2026: Red carpet fashionThe full list of winnersThe Brit Awards in Manchester as it happened "Ozzy was authentic," Sharon said. "He was a gifted, totally unpredictable, wild man. He was a true artist." Calling him a "humble egomaniac", she also praised everything her husband achieved. "He was always proud to be that working-class Brummie and never let anyone forget it," she said. Kelly then thanked the audience for loving her father "as much as we do". Referencing Ozzy's football team, Aston Villa, she said: "I hope I don't disrespect Manchester by saying this, but up the Villa and Birmingham forever." Sharon added: "There will never be another Ozzy f****** Osbourne." Tributes to Mani and Amy Winehouse There were also tributes to Stone Roses bassist Mani during the show, with The Charlatans frontman leading the In Memoriam section and calling him "one of the phenomenal ones". Ronson also paid tribute to Amy Winehouse, recalling how they wrote her hit song Back To Black and how it changed his life. Speaking about the artists he went on to work with, from Lady Gaga to Bruno Mars, he said: "I know the music I made with Amy is the reason that any of them know who I am anyway. That's why I always treasure her voice, her talent and our bond, all of it."

Mr Healey told Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips the UK has had "no part of the strikes" on Iran on Saturday, which saw the killing of Iran's long-time supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On Saturday evening, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer revealed British planes were "in the sky" in the Middle East as part of a defensive operation "to protect our people, our interests and our allies" as Iran launches retaliatory action. Politics latest: Iran 'lashing out' in 'indiscriminate way', Healey says The defence secretary provided more details, revealing the UK is "taking down the drones that are menacing either our bases, our people or our allies". "We've stepped up alongside the Americans. We've stepped up our defensive forces in the Middle East. We're flying those sorties," he added. Sky's defence and security correspondent Deborah Haynes said she understood a counter-drone unit fired at the downed-drone yesterday, which was threatening a coalition base housing British troops in Iraq. Mr Healey said extra British warplanes, radars and other weapon systems have been sent to Qatar and Cyprus, with planes currently flying to be part of a "regional coordination". Mr Healey said there were 300 British personnel on a base in Bahrain that was attacked by Iranian missiles and drones on Saturday. "Some of them within a few hundred yards of where they landed," he said. He added that two missiles were fired towards Cyprus, but the UK does not believe Cyprus was the target. "Nevertheless, it's an example of how there is a very real rising threat from a regime that is lashing out widely across the region, and that requires us to act, it requires us to act defensively, in a very, very coordinated way," he said. Read more:Iran latest: Tehran seeks revenge for supreme leader killingAttack on Iran marks new era of conflict and peril The defence secretary insisted the UK is only taking part in "defensive action" and was not part of the US and Israel attack on Iran. "All our actions are about defending UK interests and defending UK allies," he said. When asked if the UK would join the US in offensive action, Mr Healey would not answer, saying: "I'm not going to speculate." The Conservative shadow foreign secretary, Dame Priti Patel, questioned why the UK government has "not actually worked with the Americans and our American allies to be much more proactive" as she said the US would have shared intelligence with the UK. She told Trevor Phillips: "The fact of the matter is that the United Kingdom government once again chose to sit on the fence, as they did last year, at a time when the region and British nationals who were also in the region would have been caught up in that state." Following reports the UK refused to allow the US to operate the strikes from sovereign British bases, Mr Healey said: "I'm not going to get into that." But he warned there are "rising risks of increasing Iranian indiscriminate retaliatory attacks". Mr Healey also refused to be drawn on whether the US and Israel's actions were legal under international law. "That is for the US to set out and explain. It's not for me as defence secretary of the UK, I'm here to speak for the UK," he said. On Saturday night, Number 10 confirmed Sir Keir and Donald Trump had spoken over the phone about the "situation in the Middle East" and the prime minister had set out that the UK was "taking part in coordinated regional defensive operations". However, Downing Street refused to give a full "read-out" of the call, as is the norm.

What better symbol of Man Utd's revival than Sesko form Little embodies the resurgence of Manchester United under Michael Carrick than the form of Benjamin Sesko. Half of the forward's goals this season have come since the head coach's appointment across only six matches and all four have been decisive ones. Sesko's winner against Crystal Palace was only the latest but was the first since being trusted to start for his new boss - as he showed he can be more than just a super-sub. As it happened | Teams | Stats The work Carrick and his backroom staff have clearly done with the 22-year-old on the training pitch is paying off, and the confidence instilled in him is just as plain to see. Before a double against Burnley in Darren Fletcher's final game as interim Sesko had scored only two from 10 previous starts at Old Trafford. Carrick inherited a player who had already undergone half a season of adaptation to the Premier League, but he deserves huge credit for polishing what was a real rough diamond in that first part of the campaign. It would have been easy for Sesko to have become frustrated for much of his most recent match-winning performance after managing only seven touches in the opening 35 minutes, but he remained patient to register four shots including a superb header to seal the victory.Ron Walker Arsenal's set-piece mastery pays off again There was a palpable sense of anticipation inside the Emirates Stadium when Jurrien Timber won Arsenal's first corner against Chelsea. Moments later, they were ahead. One corner, one goal. Their mastery of set-pieces continues to reward them. William Saliba's opener, nodded home after Bukayo Saka's back-post delivery had been headed across goal by his centre-back partner Gabriel, was their 15th corner goal of the season and their 16th followed when Jurrien Timber forced home Declan Rice's centre. "The first goal is top," conceded Liam Rosenior to Sky Sports afterwards. He said Chelsea had spent extra time on set-piece preparation in the lead-up to the game but they are not the first side to be undone by Arsenal's corners and they will not be the last. Mikel Arteta was eager to point out that most of Arsenal's goals have come from other sources lately. All four against Spurs were scored from open play. But their set-pieces, and specifically their corners, continue to be a game-breaking weapon. Saliba's header was Arsenal's ninth opening goal from a corner in the Premier League this season. Timber's was their ninth match-winning goal from a corner. The set-piece emphasis is not for everyone but there is no doubting its value to Arsenal in marginal games. Their Premier League rivals are still struggling to find solutions.Nick Wright When will Chelsea realise they need leaders? Same old Chelsea. Dropping points to set pieces, red cards and an overall lack of accountability. At first all this ill-discipline was a talking point, but now it's getting boring speaking about the same things each and every week. Nine red cards in this season, seven in the league. Three goals conceded from set pieces in the space of two league games. Three Robert Sanchez mistakes in three matches against Arsenal in 2026. Just when are Chelsea going to learn from their mistakes? Liam Rosenior has a young squad, but it's not enough. Under sporting directors Paul Winstantley and Laurence Stewart, who used to work at Brighton, they are following the same project on the south coast in developing young players and playing them into success. But crucially, what Brighton also have is James Milner. Brentford - now two points behind Chelsea - sign young players too but also bring in Jordan Henderson for balance. Chelsea don't have any of that balance, hence all the childish mistakes like Pedro Neto's red card and Arsenal - and Sanchez's nervy nature without consequences. The decision to not go for Gianluigi Donnarumma, even though they looked at a new goalkeeper in AC Milan's Mike Maignan earlier int the summer, looks baffling. Rosenior said after the Arsenal game that discipline and set pieces are letting his young team down. What Chelsea need is a Thiago Silva-style figure to keep cool heads and bring organisation at set pieces.Sam Blitz The tide won't turn for Spurs like this It still seems strange to say it, but the possibility of relegation is growing by the week for Tottenham. The 2-1 loss at Fulham was their fourth in a row and eighth in the last 13 Premier League games. The result extended their winless run to 10 - the club's joint-longest run in Premier League history - one that goes back 32 years. Fulham 2-1 Tottenham - Match report & highlightsAs it happened | Teams | Stats If alarm bells were not already ringing for Tottenham, they certainly are now. More concerningly, Igor Tudor's side mustered just a single shot on target, which came when Richarlison scored within 10 minutes of his introduction. Their 13 shots had a total xG value of just 0.88. Once they did pull one back, an anxiety quickly spread through the crowd at Craven Cottage. There had been little urgency before that, but the goal seemed to lift both the Spurs players and the fans. But that last push for the equaliser amount to very little, if anything at all. There seemed to be a lack of heart, something a team flirting with an unthinkable relegation just cannot do without. The silver lining is that Nottingham Forest - two points and a place below Spurs - lost 2-1 at Brighton, so while they have not made headway, they have not lost ground either. Afterwards, Tudor himself said: "I don't want to speak about relegation". But this predicament isn't going anywhere right now. Three crucial games against Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Forest lie ahead before the international break.Dan Long Forest well and truly have a goalscoring problem 66 shots across the last three games from Nottingham Forest. One goal. One point. That sums up their struggles towards the bottom of the Premier League table. Vitor Pereira didn't lacked chances today. They had more than enough to take something from the game. But they lacked the clinical edge needed. Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest - Match report & highlightsAs it happened | Teams | Stats Last year, Chris Wood finished with 20 Premier League goals, the fourth highest in the league. This term, Forest's best player in the league is Morgan Gibbs-White with seven. In fact, their top seven scorers haven't even equalled what Wood alone managed last season. It's abundantly clear what the big problem is, but with just 10 games to go, there isn't long to rectify it.Callum Bishop Hurzeler has gone back to basics with Brighton Fabian Hurzeler has gone back to basics and it's resulted in back-to-back victories for the first time since October. The Seagulls seem to be over a dismal spell that saw them go winless for six games straight. Instrumental to Brighton's switch has been James Milner, who has gone clear as the Premier League's record appearance holder. That experience proved invaluable as he anchored the midfield to allow another old but new Brighton boy to strut his stuff. Pasal Gross, who returned to the club in January, created the most chances and was the thorn in Nottingham Forest's side. Alongside them, the energy of Jack Hinshelwood, at just 20-years old, added a pace to Brighton's play in a well-rounded midfield. Hurzeler has often relied on the likes of Carlos Baleba to do multiple jobs in his midfield but the trio has offered a new dynamic that has birthed a winning formula. A system that Hurzeler may now be reluctant to change.William Bitibiri