5 things we learnt from this weekend's Premier League action

#4 Arsenal continue to regress under Wenger

Arsene Wenger cuts a frustrated figure watching from the stands

Alexis Sanchez was a notable omission from the Arsenal squad as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth on Sunday for the first of the Super Sunday fixtures. Without Sanchez and Ozil, Arsenal looked like a mid-table side and it is worrying to think about the consequences of both players leaving the club.

At the back end of last season, it seemed as if Arsene Wenger might finally take his bow as Gunner's boss, but a two-year contract extension followed. Arsenal fans are some of the most vocal online in their dismay at the situation the club currently finds itself in.

They have been usurped by local rivals Tottenham as the best team in North East London, failed to qualify for the Champions League last season (and look to be struggling to do so this season) and lets not even discuss challenging for the Premier League title.

Even the eternal optimist is resigned to Sanchez leaving for a rival. This is a hammer blow to Arsenal as he is their talisman and arguably the most naturally gifted player they've had for several years. A look at the rest of their squad doesn't make for pretty reading.

Callum Chambers and Rob Holding lined up in defence today, both players are young and no doubt have potential, but neither player would even get near any of the other top six sides starting XI. It is a far cry from the days of Martin Keown and Sol Campbell bullying opposition attackers.

Upfront, Alexandre Lacazette needs to recapture the form that made him one of Europe's top marksmen if Arsenal is going to mount a serious challenge for a top-four spot.

One positive is Jack Wilshere's return, he's a player of immense quality and one of few Arsenal players that make the team tick. If he can maintain his fitness he'll be a huge asset.

Arsenal appears stagnant, lifeless and no longer produce the iconic style of play we have become accustomed to on a regular basis. Something needs to change.