Liverpool made lightweight of Leeds United after they cruised to a commanding 6-0 victory at Anfield, while Burnley clinched a crucial 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on Wednesday evening.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admitted Romelu Lukaku’s lack of touches during the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace showed he was “obviously not involved” but insisted everybody is giving their best.
In a potential pivotal day at the top end of the Premier League, Manchester City had their unbeaten run halted by Tottenham Hotspur in a dramatic five goal thriller while Liverpool overcame a scare to beat Norwich and Chelsea snatched a late win at Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Manchester City stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points as Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne netted in a routine 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday.
Arsenal showed they can thrive without axed star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the Gunners moved into fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-0 win against West Ham, while the top-flight’s coronavirus crisis deepened on Wednesday.
Leicester left Newcastle still rooted in the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 victory, while Crystal Palace’s 3-1 win against slumping Everton piled the pressure on Rafael Benitez on Sunday.
Ralf Rangnick’s reign at Manchester United got off to a winning start thanks to a stunning strike from Fred to beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Watch the new United boss’ post-match presser here.
Manchester United condemned Crystal Palace to a 3rd straight defeat, while Tottenham Hotspur eased their way to a comfortable victory against Norwich City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City had a day to forget as Crystal Palace inflicted the English champions’ first home defeat of the season with a 2-0 win at the Etihad.
Chelsea opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 7-0 demolition of Norwich, while Phil Foden starred as Manchester City moved up to second place after a 4-1 victory at Brighton on Saturday.