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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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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Calvert-Lewin helps Leeds to draw with Man United

Manchester United’s winless run extended to six games as Leeds United denied Michael Carrick a much-needed Premier League victory at Elland Road. Bryan Mbeumo gave the visitors the lead before half time but Dominic Calvert-Lewin ignited the home crowd shortly after the interval, beating Mbeumo to a loose ball to fire home the equaliser.

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Chelsea’s Emiliano Martinez taken to hospital for ‘precautionary tests’

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was rushed to hospital but is “conscious” after a sickening collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The players clashed heads as the Argentine came off his line to collect an aerial cross into the Everton box, with Branthwaite attempting to attack the ball. There was immediate concern for both players as they stayed down in the box, but Branthwaite was able to return to his feet after a couple of minutes.

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