LONDON – Premier League leaders Arsenal have had their title credentials questioned all season however their last-gasp win towards Manchester United has silenced lots of the remaining doubters.

Eddie Nketiah scored the winner within the dying moments of a pulsating match on the Emirates on Sunday as the house followers had been infused with contemporary perception that this may very well be their yr.

The recreation towards in-form United was seen as a important take a look at for the Gunners, particularly after Manchester City closed the hole on the high of the desk to simply two factors earlier within the day.

It was a problem they didn’t fluff, hitting again onerous after conceding the primary objective, scored by Marcus Rashford, and staying calm after Lisandro Martinez cancelled out Bukayo Saka’s strike within the second half.

Arsenal, who’ve made their best-ever begin to an English top-flight season, now have 50 factors after 19 video games – 5 away from defending champions City with a recreation in hand on the half-way level of the marketing campaign.

“I don’t think it gets much better than that,” stated a buoyant Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta.

“It was a beautiful moment, a really special one because we were pushing and pushing and pushing and the goal wasn’t coming and it came at the end… it was just electric. It was really emotional, really passionate and I lost it.”

Arteta stated he hopes the end result, which follows final week’s 2-0 win towards Tottenham within the north London derby, offers his crew the idea that Arsenal will be topped league champions for the primary time since 2004.

But he desires to maintain his crew’s toes on the bottom regardless of a outstanding season wherein they’ve misplaced simply as soon as within the league.

“We know our reality, we know how much we still have to improve,” stated the Spaniard, who was beforehand Pep Guardiola’s assistant at City.

WINNABLE MATCHES

Arsenal face the defending champions in the course of subsequent month however their upcoming fixtures all look winnable and it’s getting more and more troublesome to see the place they’ll slip up.

Leaving the match towards City apart, Arsenal’s subsequent opponents within the league are relegation-threatened Everton, Brentford, Aston Villa, Leicester, Bournemouth, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Leeds.

City, with title-winning pedigree, seem to have discovered their kind once more after a wobble and the perimeters on the backside of the desk will combat for his or her lives because the entice door looms.

But former Arsenal captain Arteta has reworked his facet from also-rans final season into title favourites, via luck and judgement.

Saka has gone from power to power whereas Nketiah has stepped up within the absence of latest signing Gabriel Jesus, injured whereas taking part in for Brazil on the World Cup.

The 23-year-old now has six targets in six video games in all competitions because the event in Qatar.

“What Eddie’s doing is incredible,” stated Arteta. “We cannot say we saw that. We were hoping that he could do that because of the way he is, because of his mentality, because of his qualities.”

When requested to sum up the primary half of the season, Arteta stated it was “extraordinary” however was once more cautious to keep away from the impression that his crew are the completed article.

“It doesn’t get much better than that, that’s the reality,” he stated. “I think we deserve the points that we have.

“We have performed nicely sufficient to win a lot of the matches however the actuality as nicely is that we nonetheless have quite a lot of issues that we will get significantly better at.”

So does he believe Arsenal are now favourites for the title, on course to win the Premier League for the first time since Arsene Wenger’s last triumph nearly two decades ago?

“I haven’t got an opinion,” he said. “It could be a notion. I do know my crew so nicely, I do know the place we’re, I do know why we’re right here and I do know the place we need to be.

“And we are still far from that and I know the level of the other teams, especially one that has won everything in the last five or six years and we are not there yet.”

LONDON – Arsenal have been held to a goalless stalemate by high-flying Newcastle on Tuesday however nonetheless prolonged their result in eight factors on the high of the Premier League as Manchester United tightened their grip on a top-four place.

Everton imploded at residence to Brighton, shedding 4-1 simply days after drawing at champions Manchester City, whereas Fulham condemned Leicester to a 3rd straight defeat.

Mikel Arteta’s males had the higher of a fractious encounter at a packed Emirates Stadium however the Spaniard complained his facet had been denied two “scandalous penalties” in entrance of a baying residence crowd.

Arteta was livid that Arsenal failed of their attraction for a spot-kick within the remaining seconds of stoppage-time after a cross within the penalty space struck Jacob Murphy’s arm.

The Gunners boss additionally complained that Dan Burn was responsible of a shirt pull on Arsenal defender Gabriel within the space earlier within the second half.

Arteta was satisfied Arsenal had been denied the prospect to attain from the spot regardless that the award of penalties would have been harsh on Newcastle.

“Extremely proud of my players. The way we played, dominated the game. We had so many situations. And then had two scandalous penalties,” Arteta stated.

“There were two penalties. It’s very simple. I’m talking about what I’ve seen. It was two scandalous penalties.”

Of the second penalty name, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe added: “Obviously at that stage of the game you’re thinking ‘God no, the lads have given so much’ and that would have been a travesty for us.

“I did not assume it was a penalty however you simply by no means know.”

Arsenal, who dropped points for only the third time this season, are eight points clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.

RASHFORD ON SCORESHEET

Manchester United hammered Bournemouth 3-0 at Old Trafford – their fourth straight Premier League win – to move level on 35 points with third-placed Newcastle.

United, trophyless since 2017, have now won nine of their past 10 games in all competitions as they adjust to life without Cristiano Ronaldo, who was unveiled at his new Saudi club, Al Nassr, on Tuesday.

Marcus Rashford was dropped at Wolves on Saturday after oversleeping and missing a meeting but came off the bench to bag the winner, and he returned to the starting line-up on Tuesday as one of four changes alongside Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Donny van de Beek.

Casemiro broke the deadlock for United in the 23rd minute. Rashford was fouled by Adam Smith on the left and Christian Eriksen floated in a free-kick which the Brazil midfielder met at the near post to apply the finish.

England defender Luke Shaw started and finished the move for United’s second goal early in the second half and Rashford added gloss to the scoreline shortly before full-time.

“I’m pleased with the end result,” said manager Erik ten Hag, who is in his first season at the club. “Today it was not our greatest sport. We should be trustworthy, we did not play that good as a workforce.

“We made great goals, but at times we were quite lucky, and some great saves from David (de Gea). We could have been smarter as a team.”

Brighton’s World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister was named as a substitute towards Everton at Goodison Park simply over 24 hours after coming back from Argentina and got here on within the second half.

Kaoru Mitoma gave the guests a 14th-minute lead however issues unravelled shortly for Frank Lampard’s males early within the second half.

Goals from 18-year-old Evan Ferguson, Solly March and Pascal Gross put Brighton 4-0 up earlier than the hour mark.

Everton followers started to go for the exits and a flare was thrown onto the pitch whereas chants of “sack the board” rang out.

Demarai Gray scored a late comfort from the penalty spot however the chastening defeat leaves Everton only one level above the relegation zone.

Serbia ahead Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the one purpose of the sport on the King Power Stadium as Fulham beat Leicester 1-0 to climb to seventh within the desk, degree on factors with Liverpool.

MANCHESTER – Arsenal and Manchester City stay out in entrance, however the Premier League title race is way from a two-horse race after a weekend by which all of the prime 5 received.

Liverpool’s newest embarrassing defeat, 2-1 at residence to Leeds, leaves the Reds with an eight-point hole to bridge to the prime 4.

Chelsea had been the different large losers on Saturday as Graham Potter was thrashed 4-1 on his return to Brighton.

AFP Sport appears to be like at three talking points from the Premier League weekend:

NO MORE HOME COMFORT FOR LIVERPOOL

Despite Liverpool’s struggles this season a proud document of not having been crushed at residence in the Premier League in entrance of followers for over 5 years had stayed intact till Leeds’ win on Saturday.

The guests arrived at Anfield with supervisor Jesse Marsch clinging to his job after an eight-game winless run noticed them fall into relegation hazard.

Leeds’ dedication to combat for his or her boss was clear as they ran 11 kilometres greater than their hosts.

But a surprising defeat encapsulated the flaws of Liverpool’s season to date.

Leeds had been gifted the opening aim by a person error from Joe Gomez and stored in the recreation by wasteful ending from Darwin Nunez.

But Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was most aggravated by the slack defending that allowed Crysencio Summerville to fireside in an 89th-minute winner unchallenged.

Klopp once more pointed to accidents and a heavy fixture schedule for such a sluggish begin to the season.

The Reds are additionally clearly struggling a bodily hangover from a 63-game marketing campaign final season after they got here so near an unprecedented quadruple.

Currently they’re a shadow of the crew they as soon as had been and desperately have to restrict the injury over the subsequent two weeks to limp in direction of a much-needed break for the World Cup.

Already 14 points behind Arsenal, the title appears to be like lengthy gone however even a return to the Champions League by way of a top-four end is turning into unlikely.

MINI MARTINEZ A COLOSSUS FOR MAN UTD

Lisandro Martinez’s suitability as a Premier League centre-back at simply 1.75 metres (5ft 9in) tall was ridiculed amidst Manchester United’s disastrous begin to the season.

But the Argentine has proved the doubters unsuitable, together with his velocity, aggression and poise on the ball greater than making up for an absence of peak.

Martinez’s partnership with Raphael Varane has supplied a strong basis for Erik ten Hag to construct on, however even with out the injured Frenchman, the former Ajax man stood agency to resist a second-half West Ham onslaught to safe a 1-0 win on Sunday.

United have now stored 5 consecutive clear sheets at Old Trafford, only one fewer than they managed in the entirety of final season.

NO MERCY FOR POTTER

Brighton’s followers and gamers refused to roll out of the crimson carpet for Graham Potter’s return to the Amex Stadium.

The Chelsea boss was subjected to boos and chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” by the residence help, who stay upset at his determination to leap ship to Stamford Bridge final month.

“I’ve got nothing to say sorry for, I think I did a good job at the club and I think I left it in a good place as you can see today,” mentioned Potter.

Of extra urgent concern for Potter is getting the Blues’ Premier League marketing campaign again on observe.

His first defeat as Chelsea supervisor had been coming after being outplayed by Brentford and Manchester United in attracts earlier than the journey to Brighton.

Victories for Tottenham, Newcastle and United imply Chelsea slip to sixth, three points adrift of the prime 4, and 10 behind Arsenal, who they face subsequent weekend.

LONDON – Premier League leaders Arsenal dropped factors for simply the second time this season in a irritating 1-1 draw at Southampton, whereas Newcastle climbed to fourth place after punishing Hugo Lloris’ errors in a 2-1 win at Tottenham on Sunday.

Arsenal regarded set to transfer 4 factors clear at the highest of the desk when Granit Xhaka continued his high-quality kind by smashing dwelling the opening purpose at St Mary’s after simply 11 minutes.

Mikel Arteta’s facet dominated the primary half, however failed to add to their benefit with Gabriel Jesus responsible of lacking large probabilities both facet of the break.

Arsenal had been punished when Stuart Armstrong produced a composed end to degree 25 minutes from time.

Martin Odegaard smashed dwelling because the league leaders pushed for a winner, however the purpose was dominated out because the ball had already gone out of play prior to Kieran Tierney’s cross.

A draw leaves Arsenal simply two factors away from Manchester City at the highest of the desk.

“We were really good in the first half and created big chances that we didn’t put away. In the Premier League, unfortunately, when you don’t do that, you can pay the price,” Arteta mentioned.

Newcastle’s sturdy begin to the season gained additional momentum as they inflicted Tottenham’s first dwelling defeat since April.

Eddie Howe’s facet climbed into the Champions League locations, two factors behind third-placed Tottenham, after extending their unbeaten run to seven matches.

Bolstered by the substantial funding from their Saudi-backed possession group, Newcastle look to have a vibrant future below Howe.

They have misplaced simply as soon as all season and took benefit of Tottenham’s defensive frailties to hand Antonio Conte’s males a second successive defeat.

Callum Wilson put Newcastle forward within the thirty first minute as he chased Fabian Schar’s move and collided with Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris.

Wilson was first to the unfastened ball and lobbed each Lloris and Eric Dier with a high-quality end.

Newcastle doubled their lead 5 minutes earlier than half-time when Lloris’ poor tried move was headed down by Sean Longstaff to Miguel Almiron, who dribbled previous Ryan Sessegnon and Clement Lenglet earlier than firing dwelling.

Harry Kane diminished the deficit six minutes into the second half when he headed in from Son Heung-min’s cross, however Tottenham could not full the comeback.

“It was a big win. We were determined to come here and be positive. My players deserve all the credit for how we attack the game,” Howe mentioned.

“There is a long way to go. I’m sure people will talk us up but I don’t want to put any external pressure on my players.”

LEEDS INTO BOTTOM THREE

Aston Villa responded to the sacking of Steven Gerrard with a 4-0 thumping of Brentford.

Former Liverpool captain Gerrard was the autumn man for Villa profitable simply two of their opening 11 league video games with a 3-0 defeat at Fulham on Thursday the ultimate straw.

Caretaker supervisor Aaron Danks didn’t shrink back from large selections as captain John McGinn was dropped to the bench and acquired an instantaneous response.

Leon Bailey fired Villa in entrance after simply two minutes earlier than the Jamaican teed up Danny Ings to make it 2-0.

Ings then added a 3rd inside 14 minutes from the penalty spot earlier than Ollie Watkins rounded off the scoring within the second half.

Wolves are usually not having fun with the identical success below their caretaker boss Steve Davis as Leicester moved out of the relegation zone with a 4-0 win at Molineux.

Youri Tielemans’ gorgeous strike that dipped into the highest nook acquired the Foxes off to a flying begin earlier than Harvey Barnes’ cool end doubled the lead for Brendan Rodgers’ males.

James Maddison and Jamie Vardy sealed Leicester’s first away win in opposition to a facet nonetheless within the Premier League for a yr within the second half.

Leeds dropped into the underside three after a 3-2 dwelling defeat to Fulham.

LONDON – Manchester City’s first defeat of the season has given the remaining of the Premier League hope that the title race will not be a foregone conclusion as Tottenham and Chelsea search to shut on the prime of the desk on Wednesday.

The arrival of rampaging ahead Erling Haaland to complement Pep Guardiola’s squad, which has received the English prime flight 4 instances previously 5 years, made City even stronger favourites to win the league once more.

However, a rejuvenated Arsenal have opened up a four-point hole on the prime of the desk, whereas Spurs have stored tempo with the defending champions.

Arsenal and City had been alleged to be going through off this midweek in a top-of-the-table conflict.

But that match has been postponed as a result of rescheduling brought on by the loss of life of Queen Elizabeth II final month, with the Gunners as a substitute going through PSV Eindhoven within the Europa League.

With the highest two not in motion, Tottenham might transfer to inside some extent of the summit in the event that they win at Manchester United on Wednesday.

Spurs haven’t received a league title for 61 years however have, in Antonio Conte, a supervisor who has received the league at every of his earlier three golf equipment – Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan.

“We are showing stability,” stated Conte. “I always say, to play against us is not easy.

“We need to proceed to work and enhance however we’re a staff, and I take into account us actually sturdy. If we’re good to enhance and proceed to develop in different features, not solely tactical but in addition to indicate this maturity, then we’ll have nice satisfaction.”

The strength in depth of Tottenham’s squad is being fully tested by injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison in forward areas.

But Harry Kane is carrying the burden, with the England captain scoring nine goals in 10 league games to stay on the coat-tails of Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot.

POTTER WORKS HIS MAGIC

Chelsea looked to have blown their title chances with two defeats in their opening five league games under Thomas Tuchel.

But Graham Potter, who replaced the German as manager in September, has masterminded a turnaround in results for the Blues, with five consecutive wins in all competitions putting them back on track in both the Premier League and Champions League.

Chelsea have a game in hand on the top three and victory at Brentford would lift them just two points behind City.

Potter has brought the best out of Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is performing to a level expected of the world’s most expensive goalkeeper and keeping Edouard Mendy out of the side.

“Kepa discovered a improbable degree, he made sensible saves which stored us within the recreation,” said Potter after the Spaniard shone in Sunday’s 2-0 win at Aston Villa.

“He is contributing to us with clear sheets, how we try to play and the surroundings across the place.”

LIVERPOOL LIFT-OFF?

Liverpool have been the side carrying the fight to City over the past five years and looked more like their old selves in defeating the champions 1-0 at a frenzied Anfield on Sunday.

The Reds still have a mountain to climb to get back in the title race, with just three wins under their belts in their opening nine games.

And they cannot afford a hangover from their exploits against City when they host West Ham on Wednesday.

“We had been clearly sensible however we’d like consistency,” said Liverpool defender Andy Robertson.

“It’s necessary, it is such an enormous win for us towards an unbelievable staff that put us underneath a lot stress. But it is solely a large three factors if we use it to our benefit.”

Fixtures (all instances GMT)

Tuesday

Brighton v Nottingham Forest (1830), Crystal Palace v Wolves (1915)

Wednesday

Bournemouth v Southampton, Brentford v Chelsea, Liverpool v West Ham, Newcastle v Everton (all 1830), Manchester United v Tottenham (1915)

Thursday

Fulham v Aston Villa (1830), Leicester v Leeds (1915)

LIVERPOOL – Bukayo Saka’s double despatched Arsenal again to the highest of the Premier League after a 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday as Cristiano Ronaldo’s 700th membership aim helped Manchester United to a 2-1 win over Everton.

The Gunners led 3 times on the Emirates as Gabriel Martinelli struck inside a minute and Saka scored in first-half stoppage time.

Darwin Nunez and Roberto Firmino replied for Liverpool both facet of half-time.

But Saka’s penalty condemned Jurgen Klopp’s males to defeat.

Liverpool are actually 14 factors adrift of the leaders after successful simply two of their opening eight league video games.

“Liverpool were very efficient in the way they converted their chances, but we showed a lot of composure and character in difficult moments to overcome them,” mentioned Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.

Worse could possibly be to come for Liverpool as they face Manchester City at Anfield subsequent weekend and misplaced Luis Diaz and Trent Alexander-Arnold to accidents.

“We don’t have to look yet at the table, but we know where we are,” mentioned Klopp. “We are not top. We have to sort it and we will.”

Arsenal restored their one-point lead over City and additional strengthened their case to be thought of critical title contenders after beating Tottenham in the north London derby final weekend.

Arteta’s males sped out of the blocks as Martinelli uncovered the area in behind the under-fire Alexander-Arnold to sweep house the opener.

Liverpool responded effectively to falling behind as Klopp’s courageous number of a entrance 4 paid off when Diaz squared for Nunez to rating his first Premier League aim for the reason that opening weekend of the season.

Just because the guests appeared to be on high, Arsenal retook the lead as Martinelli’s cross was tapped in on the again submit by Saka.

Liverpool reacted once more after the break when substitute Firmino produced a scientific end throughout Aaron Ramsdale.

But the decisive second of an enthralling encounter got here 14 minutes from time when Thiago Alcantara was harshly adjudged to have clipped Gabriel Jesus inside the realm.

Saka slotted the ball into the underside nook from the spot to spark jubilant scenes of celebration as Arsenal followers dream of a primary league title since 2004.

SUPER SUB RONALDO

Ronaldo has had to get used to life on the bench below Erik ten Hag however a primary half damage to Anthony Martial gave the five-time Ballon d’Or winner the prospect to attain one other unbelievable goalscoring landmark.

United trailed after simply 5 minutes at Goodison Park as Alex Iwobi curled into the highest nook.

But the Red Devils struck again shortly via Antony’s third aim in as many Premier League video games.

Ronaldo then latched onto Casemiro’s move to fireplace low previous Jordan Pickford and transfer United up to fifth in the desk.

Earlier, Gianluca Scamacca’s pleasant chip helped West Ham strike again from a aim down to beat Fulham 3-1.

Fulham have been with out talisman Aleksandar Mitrovic via damage however went in entrance after simply 5 minutes when Andreas Pereira smashed in from a slender angle.

Jarrod Bowen levelled from the penalty spot earlier than half-time after Pereira introduced down Craig Dawson in the field.

Scamacca then produced a second of magic as he lofted Lucas Paqueta’s move over the helpless Bernd Leno for his sixth aim in 10 video games.

Michail Antonio got here off the bench to safe the three factors in stoppage time.

Crystal Palace additionally got here from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 thanks to Eberechi Eze’s winner 14 minutes from time.

LONDON – Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League and plunged Liverpool’s into turmoil as Bukayo Saka’s double impressed an exhilarating 3-2 win on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s facet have emerged as title challengers and this hard-fought success on the Emirates Stadium was one other vital assertion of intent.

The Gunners took the lead inside the primary minute by Gabriel Martinelli earlier than Darwin Nunez equalised for Liverpool.

Saka put Arsenal again in entrance late within the first half. Although Roberto Firmino equalised after the interval, Saka’s nerveless penalty sealed Arsenal’s eighth win from their 9 league matches.

The Gunners are one level away from champions Manchester City, who had taken pole place with a win over Southampton on Saturday.

Last weekend’s 3-1 win over Tottenham added to the rising feeling that Arteta has constructed a group price taking severely. The manner they refused to be denied by Liverpool underlined that impression.

While Arsenal are on the up, Liverpool are in turmoil after their worst begin for 10 years.

Without a win of their final three league video games, Jurgen Klopp’s males are languishing 14 factors behind Arsenal in tenth place. They look a shadow of the facet that got here inside two video games of an unprecedented quadruple final season.

Those painful near-misses within the Premier League title race and Champions League closing seem to have left Liverpool with a hangover.

Klopp had already conceded it was unlikely they’d win the title after such a disappointing begin and few would disagree now.

Although Klopp rejects claims his intense administration model has worn down his gamers, on the seventh anniversary of the German’s appointment, the sight of Liverpool with solely two wins from eight league video games is jarring.

Responding to Arteta’s plea to indicate “no fear”, Arsenal tore into Liverpool as they launched a blistering counter that gave them the lead after simply 58 seconds.

Saka led the raid as he picked out Martin Odegaard’s run and the Dane slipped a pin-point cross by to Martinelli, who received behind Trent Alexander-Arnold for a medical end from eight yards.

SUCKER PUNCH

It was one other brutal second for Alexander-Arnold amid the raging debate concerning the Liverpool right-back’s defensive flaws and the chance he will not make England’s World Cup squad.

Liverpool mustered a composed response, establishing a interval of sustained stress that culminated with a thirty fourth minute equaliser.

Gabriel failed to chop out Alexander-Arnold’s lengthy cross and Nunez flicked the ball into Luis Diaz’s path.

Diaz whipped over an outstanding low cross and Nunez slid in to flick his shot previous Aaron Ramsdale from six yards.

But, regardless of spending a protracted spell on the again foot after Nunez’s aim, Arsenal regained the lead deep into stoppage-time with a devastating sucker punch.

Thiago Alcantara carelessly surrendered possession and Martinelli, bursting from the midway line into the Liverpool space, teased Jordan Henderson and Alexander-Arnold earlier than sliding over a low cross that Saka gleefully transformed from close-range.

Alexander-Arnold was put out of his distress when Klopp changed him with Joe Gomez at half-time and for a short interval Liverpool had been again within the ascendancy.

Firmino, on for the injured Diaz, resumed his position as Arsenal’s long-time tormentor along with his tenth aim in 17 video games towards them within the 53rd minute.

The Brazilian was picked out by Jota’s inch-perfect cross by the guts of the Arsenal defence and his elegant end into the far nook matched the standard of the help.

In their gloomy current previous that may have been the type of blow that knocked Arsenal off beam.

But this group are made from sterner stuff they usually gained it within the 76th minute when Thiago conceded a penalty along with his problem on Gabriel Jesus.

Saka infamously missed a vital penalty in England’s Euro 2020 closing defeat towards Italy, however he held his nerve with an emphatic end.

PARIS – Manchester United prevented additional embarrassment after their humiliating defeat to Manchester City by coming from behind to beat Cypriots Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, whereas Premier League leaders Arsenal eased previous Bodo/Glimt.

Marcus Rashford scored twice together with Anthony Martial after each got here off the bench in the second half as United recovered after Iran worldwide Karim Ansarifard gave the hosts a shock lead on 34 minutes.

Nikolas Panagiotou pulled one again for Neil Lennon’s Omonia with 5 minutes to play however United held on for a second win in three Group E outings.

“Job done, but we would have liked to have played better. We didn’t defend badly, but we made mistakes,” Rashford informed BT Sport.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who was an unused substitute for United’s 6-3 loss at City final weekend, performed the total 90 minutes as he made simply his fourth begin for the membership this season.

Erik ten Hag’s facet stay second in the group behind Real Sociedad, who made it three straight wins with a 2-0 victory in opposition to 10-man Sheriff Tiraspol in Chisinau.

Former City star David Silva broke the impasse shortly after half-time and Aritz Elustondo doubled the lead following Moussa Kyabou’s pink card on the hour.

Arsenal noticed off Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt 3-0 on the Emirates Stadium courtesy of first-half objectives from Eddie Nketiah and Rob Holding, and Fabio Vieira’s aim six minutes from time.

The Gunners are high of Group A after back-to-back wins. Their conflict with PSV Eindhoven final month was rescheduled following the loss of life of Queen Elizabeth II.

“I’m really happy with the win, six points and a clean sheet. But we lacked connection between the players, we lacked consistency and domination through the game,” Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta informed BT Sport.

“There were eight changes, you could feel that, the timing was missing.

“In the ultimate third we regarded very harmful, the objectives we scored had been good objectives.”

Yorbe Vertessen and Cody Gakpo each struck twice as PSV Eindhoven thumped FC Zurich 5-1 in Switzerland.

Former Paris Saint-Germain teenager Xavi Simons additionally scored as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s group sit two factors again of the Gunners.

CROWD TROUBLE IN SWEDEN

Surprise Bundesliga leaders Union Berlin received 1-0 at Malmo in a recreation that was interrupted due to crowd bother in the second half.

The referee ordered gamers off the pitch as followers launched smoke bombs, however play finally resumed and Sheraldo Becker delivered the successful aim.

Gustaf Nilsson was the star for Union Saint-Gilloise, netting twice as a late substitute in a 2-1 victory at Braga as the Belgians took management of Group D.

Monaco ahead Wissam Ben Yedder bagged a pair of objectives, the second from the penalty spot, in his facet’s 3-1 dwelling win over Trabzonspor.

The Turkish group had been diminished to 10 males early on when Maxi Gomez lashed out at Mohamed Camara.

Ben Yedder’s brace had Monaco main 2-0 earlier than Axel Disasi added a 3rd, with Anastasios Bakasetas grabbing a comfort.

Monaco are second in Group H however degree on factors with leaders Ferencvaros, whose good begin was ended emphatically as Red Star Belgrade beat the Hungarians 4-1 in Belgrade.

Desire Doue’s late aim gave Rennes a 2-1 win over Dynamo Kyiv in Group B, whereas Fenerbahce defeated AEK Larnaca of Cyprus 2-0.

Guido Rodriguez and Luiz Henrique scored as Real Betis received 2-1 at Jose Mourinho’s Roma, whose facet had led by way of Paulo Dybala’s penalty.

Lazio drew 0-0 at Austria’s Sturm Graz and Freiburg overcame Nantes 2-0.

Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca hit a late winner for West Ham as they beat Anderlecht 1-0 in Belgium in the Europa Conference League.

David Moyes’ Hammers have a most 9 factors in Group B, the place Silkeborg picked up their first with a 5-0 rout of Romanians FCSB.

On-loan Arsenal ahead Nicolas Pepe obtained the one aim for Nice in a 1-0 victory away to Czech outfit Slovacko.

Fiorentina swept Hearts apart 3-0 in Edinburgh. Jose Luis Morales’ hat-trick capped off a 5-0 win for Villarreal over Austria Vienna.

LONDON – Arsenal and Tottenham might be preventing for rather more than native bragging rights on Saturday because the north London rivals purpose to prove they’re critical contenders for the Premier League title.

As top-flight motion returns following the worldwide break, Arsenal sit prime of the desk after an unexpectedly robust begin, whereas unbeaten Tottenham are only one level behind in third place.

With Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United nonetheless recovering their equilibrium after turbulent begins to the season, a path has opened up for the north London golf equipment to gate-crash the title race.

If a title challenger was anticipated to emerge from both finish of the Seven Sisters Road, it was Tottenham who have been the extra seemingly candidates after snatching a top-four end from their bitter rivals and neighbours in dramatic vogue final time period.

Arsenal have been in pole place to qualify for the Champions League after they moved 4 factors away from Tottenham with simply three video games left.

But Mikel Arteta’s aspect blew their likelihood as a disastrous 3-0 defeat at Tottenham was adopted by a devastating loss towards Newcastle, ruining their hopes of returning to the Champions League for the primary time because the 2016/17 season.

Buoyed by pipping Arsenal, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy bowed to Antonio Conte’s calls for, sanctioning a close-season spending spree that additional enhanced the feelgood issue across the membership.

With Conte refusing to let his gamers relaxation on their laurels, Tottenham have continued to progress in their second season below the demanding Italian.

Conte confirmed his ruthless aspect in Tottenham’s final sport when he dropped Son Heung-min after his eight-match goalless run and was rewarded with a hat-trick from the South Korean after sending him on in its place in the 6-2 rout of Leicester.

While Tottenham’s rise underlines Conte’s managerial acumen, it’s arguably Arteta who has carried out the extra spectacular work this time period.

TITLE CHANCE

Arsenal’s implosion in the ultimate week of final season might have been a hammer blow to Arteta’s gradual rebuild of a membership mired in mediocrity since properly earlier than the tip of Arsene Wenger’s reign.

The eccentric aspect to Arteta’s character was on show throughout the “All or Nothing” tv documentary that captured the Spaniard’s combat to steer the membership via troubled waters final season.

But Arteta’s quirks mustn’t obscure the astute means he has infused Arsenal with vitality and enthusiasm by selling a gaggle of proficient children, whereas additionally transport out Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following disciplinary issues.

Revitalised by the current signings of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko, in addition to the event of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal have loved the advantages of a comparatively benign fixture checklist to date.

Wenger, who led Arsenal to their most up-to-date title in 2004, believes his former crew ought to already be considered title contenders.

“I would say they have a good chance because I don’t see any super-dominating team,” Wenger advised Sky Sports. “I believe it is a good opportunity to do it this season.”

However, Arsenal’s solely match towards a top-four rival this season ended in a 3-1 defeat at Manchester United.

Arteta wants a press release victory to present there’s substance to the surge that gave Arsenal their finest begin to a season since 2004, courtesy of a five-game successful run.

History is in Arsenal’s favour, with Tottenham on a run of 11 top-flight visits to the Emirates Stadium with no win since their final success in 2010.

Yet Arsenal, overwhelmed solely as soon as in their previous 29 dwelling league video games towards Tottenham, should discover a means to subdue long-time nemesis Harry Kane.

Tottenham striker Kane has scored a report 13 targets in 17 north London derby appearances, together with two in their most up-to-date assembly in May.

Fixtures:

Saturday (1400 GMT except acknowledged)

Arsenal v Tottenham (1130), Bournemouth v Brentford, Crystal Palace v Chelsea, Fulham v Newcastle, Liverpool v Brighton, Southampton v Everton, West Ham v Wolves (1630)

Sunday

Manchester City v Manchester Utd (1300), Leeds v Aston Villa (1530)

Monday

Leicester v Nottingham Forest (1900)

LONDRES – Manchester United led English football’s tributes to Queen Elizabeth II earlier than their 1-0 defeat towards Real Sociedad within the Europa League, whereas Roma boss Jose Mourinho was in mourning after the monarch’s demise on Thursday.

United, West Ham and Arsenal gamers – the Premier League groups in motion in Europe’s second and third tier tournaments – all wore black armbands after the Queen died aged 96 earlier within the day.

There have been sombre atmospheres at Old Trafford and the London Stadium, with United and West Ham each holding a minute’s silence prior to kick-off.

West Ham followers sang ‘God save the Queen’ throughout their 3-1 win towards Romanian aspect FCSB within the Europa Conference League.

The demise of the nation’s longest-reigning monarch was introduced after Arsenal had already kicked off at FC Zurich, so the Gunners had a minute’s silence earlier than the beginning of the second half of their 2-1 Europa League win.

Former United, Chelsea and Tottenham supervisor Jose Mourinho paid a sombre tribute to the Queen after Roma’s 2-1 Europa League loss at Bulgarian aspect Ludogorets.

“I’m so sorry. I have lived in England for many years, my family is there,” Mourinho advised Sky Sport Italy.

“I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t appreciate this great woman, I’m sorry.”

During an immaculately noticed minute’s silence in Manchester, United’s gamers linked arms whereas Sociedad did the identical on the opposite aspect of the centre-circle.

Several United followers have been seen crying within the stands, whereas Sociedad’s followers held their blue and white scarves aloft in tribute throughout the minute’s silence.

There had been no pre-match music and the digital promoting hoardings have been switched off, whereas flags at Old Trafford have been at half-mast as an indication of the membership’s “utmost respect” for the Queen.

“Manchester United shares the sorrow of the entire nation following the announcement from Buckingham Palace on the passing of Her Majesty, the Queen,” a membership assertion mentioned.

“The club recognises her immense contribution to public life, including sport, both here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world.”

‘TRULY SADDENED’

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin added: “UEFA and European football are truly saddened by the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world’s most-respected figures.

“Our ideas are along with her household and the President of the English Football Association Prince William, in addition to with the residents of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms.”

The usual chants in support of United and against the club’s owners the Glazer family were heard once the game started, but the atmosphere felt more subdued than usual.

Erik Ten Hag described Brazil forward Antony as United’s “lacking hyperlink” after the Brazil ahead scored on his debut towards Arsenal on Sunday following his £82 million transfer from Ajax.

But the 22-year-old struggled to make any impression throughout a disjointed United efficiency.

Cristiano Ronaldo was making solely his second United begin this season, whereas Brazil midfielder Casemiro was given his first begin since arriving from Real Madrid.

Neither participant might spark United, who noticed a thirty fifth minute header from Ronaldo accurately disallowed for offside.

Sociedad clinched their victory within the 59th minute when United defender Lisandro Martinez was controversially penalised for handball.

The ball solely hit Martinez’s arm after bouncing off his knee however following a VAR test the choice was confirmed and Brais Mendez stroked the spot-kick previous David De Gea.

After profitable 4 successive Premier League video games, United have been beaten for the third time in boss ten Hag’s reign.

Brazilian teenager Marquinhos scored on his Arsenal debut because the Premier League leaders recovered from their first defeat of the season at United final weekend.

Marquinhos, signed from Sao Paulo in June, completed first-time from a low Eddie Nketiah cross within the sixteenth minute to put Arsenal forward.

Zurich equalised simply earlier than half-time when Mirlind Kryeziu transformed a penalty after a foul within the field by Nketiah.

Nketiah made amends by scoring the profitable aim simply after the hour mark, heading in from Marquinhos’s cross.

Elsewhere within the Europa League, PSV Eindhoven and Bodo/Glimt drew 1-1, with Cody Gakpo after Albert Gronbaek had given the Norwegian champions the lead.

Lazio beat Feyenoord 4-2 thanks to Matias Vecino’s double.