Arsenal go top with first win at Anfield in 14 years

Arsenal took advantage of Manchester City’s defeat by Brighton as they edged a thrilling encounter at Liverpool to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League. Back-to-back losses for City handed the Gunners the opportunity to seize control of the title race, but they faced a difficult task against a rapidly improving Reds. They broke the deadlock in the 16th minute when Declan Rice’s ball across the face of goal was turned in by Kai Havertz at the back post.

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Pressure mounts on Carrick as Chelsea ease to victory over Man United

Michael Carrick’s future at Manchester United looks increasingly untenable after his side imploded in the second half to lose 2-0 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. A third defeat in a row, which made it nine matches without a win in all competitions for the first time since 1988-89, brought the inevitable chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” from home fans, but what will hurt most for United’s beleaguered manager will be the way he was let down yet again by senior players.

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Everton drop Jack Grealish over ‘breach of club discipline’

Jack Grealish was left out of Everton’s Carabao Cup tie with Newcastle United on Thursday “due to a breach of club discipline”. Everton did not disclose any further details but it is believed it was for missing a training session. England winger Grealish, 31, is on loan at Everton from Manchester City.

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Liverpool edge Chelsea in roller-coaster shootout – Carabao Cup

Liverpool saw off Chelsea in another Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out as former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso suffered his third defeat as a manager at Anfield. Joe Gomez, who has not scored in 280 appearances for the club, struck the decisive spot-kick for the hosts, with Wesley Fofana subsequently blazing over.

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Carrick to remain in charge for United clash with Chelsea

Michael Carrick is expected to remain as Manchester United head coach for Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea. Carrick had

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