Tottenham Hotspur’s Covid outbreak means their clash with Brighton & Hove Albion has been postponed, however the Seagulls standing in the league can still be affected by other teams performanes this weekend.
Aston Villa and Leicester City – who face Liverpool and Newcastle United – are both only a point behind Brighton, while Everton – who travel to Crystal Palace – are two points behind and can also overtake the Seagulls with a win.
Meanwhile, potential victories for Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers against Southampton and Manchester City respectively could put a European spot even further away from Graham Potter’s grasp.
Here are the best of today’s rumours...

. LEEDS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: A detailed view of the Nike Flight Hi Vis winter ball match ball during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Leicester City at Elland Road on November 07, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
11th December 2021 - Premier League rumours Photo: Naomi Baker

. West Ham in January double swoop
West Ham are considering a move for Manchester City defender Nathan Ake and former Hammers loanee Jesse Lingard in January. The pair are struggling for game time at their respective clubs. (Eurosport) Photo: Alex Pantling

. Magpies to offer €30m for Barcelona forward
Newcastle United are considering a €30 million offer for Barcelona and Netherlands attacker Memphis Depay. The ex-Manchester United man joined the La Liga club in the summer on a free. (El Nacional) Photo: Aitor Alcalde

1. West Ham in January double swoop
West Ham are considering a move for Manchester City defender Nathan Ake and former Hammers loanee Jesse Lingard in January. The pair are struggling for game time at their respective clubs. (Eurosport) Photo: Alex Pantling

2. Magpies to offer €30m for Barcelona forward
Newcastle United are considering a €30 million offer for Barcelona and Netherlands attacker Memphis Depay. The ex-Manchester United man joined the La Liga club in the summer on a free. (El Nacional) Photo: Aitor Alcalde

3. Aston Villa offered PSG flop
Aston Villa were reportedly one of a number of teams offered PSG midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. The Dutchman has spent most of his time on the bench since his summer move from Liverpool. (90min) Photo: Stuart Franklin

4. Barcelona monitoring ex-Manchester United attacker
Barcelona are considering a move for former Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj with his contract at Real Sociedad expiring in the summer. The Belgian spent six years with the Red Devils before moving to Spain. (Mail Online) Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce