MANCHESTER – Manchester United dealt a blow to Tottenham’s Premier League title aspirations with a dominant 2-0 win at Old Trafford, whereas Liverpool’s upturn continued with a 1-0 victory over West Ham on Wednesday.

Chelsea’s successful run got here to an finish in a 0-0 draw at Brentford, which allowed Newcastle to shut inside two factors of the highest 4 with a 1-0 win over Everton.

United at the moment are only one level off the Champions League locations and will leapfrog Chelsea when the perimeters meet at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after their most spectacular show below Erik ten Hag.

“We had some more really good performances like Liverpool and Arsenal but this was the game from start to the end we were really good,” stated Ten Hag. “I told the team it was very enjoyable to watch.”

The Red Devils had 28 pictures on aim in opposition to a Tottenham facet that been crushed solely as soon as of their opening 10 league video games of the season.

Signs of progress for United since shedding their opening two video games of the marketing campaign have been hampered by a scarcity of killer intuition up entrance.

But they lastly obtained their rewards in entrance of a delighted full home when Fred’s deflected effort discovered the underside nook two minutes into the second half.

Bruno Fernandes then doubled United’s lead together with his first membership aim since August.

Tottenham might have moved to inside some extent of leaders Arsenal with victory, however their efficiency had Antonio Conte questioning whether or not they can compete for the title.

“I think we need time,” stated the Italian. “In only 10 or 11 months you cannot pass from ninth place to become, the year after, a title contender. Especially when you finished 20 points less last season than the monsters in England.”

DARWIN DELIVERS

Darwin Nunez has endured a tough begin to life at Liverpool, however the Uruguayan was the match winner as Jurgen Klopp’s males moved as much as seventh.

Nunez powered Kostas Tsimikas’ cross into the far nook for the sport’s solely aim on 22 minutes.

“He was outstanding,” stated Klopp. “He is a really big talent and we’re really excited about him.”

However, the Reds had Alisson Becker to thank for the three factors because the Brazilian saved Jarrod Bowen’s penalty in first-half stoppage time.

Alisson was wanted as soon as extra to disclaim Tomas Soucek from point-blank vary late on as Liverpool held out.

Chelsea missed the prospect to shut inside 5 factors of the highest because the in-form Blues have been blunted by Brentford.

Graham Potter remains to be to expertise defeat as Chelsea boss, however he has goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to thank for sustaining that document.

The Spaniard is lastly delivering on his tag because the world’s costliest goalkeeper following a £72 million transfer from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 as he twice denied Ivan Toney a winner for Brentford.

“Every player needs confidence, this push,” stated Kepa. “For the goalkeepers it is even more important.”

Newcastle continued their spectacular kind as Miguel Almiron’s beautiful strike was sufficient to see off Everton at St. James’ Park.

A 3rd consecutive defeat leaves the Toffees only a level above the relegation zone.

Bournemouth’s six-game unbeaten run below caretaker boss Gary O’Neil got here to an finish as Che Adams’ seventh-minute strike earned a much-needed 1-0 win for below stress Southampton supervisor Ralph Hasenhuttl.

The Saints’ first win in six lifts them as much as 14th, however nonetheless solely two factors away from the underside three.

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.

LONDON – Harry Kane snatched a 96th minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw for Tottenham from a feisty London derby in opposition to Chelsea on Sunday.

Both managers Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel had been sent-off after the full-time whistle for his or her second bodily altercation of the match.

Chelsea regarded set to get a brand new period at Stamford Bridge off to the very best begin as they twice led by Kalidou Koulibaly and Reece James.

Tottenham had been effectively off the extent required if they’re to stay as much as hopes of difficult Manchester City and Liverpool for the title, however confirmed the newfound character instilled by Conte to struggle again for a degree.

The Italian and Tuchel had been each booked within the aftermath of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s first equaliser.

Tempers then flared once more throughout a handshake after Kane nodded in with just about the final motion of the sport.

“It is the Premier League and why we love it. It is emotional coaches on the sidelines,” mentioned Tuchel.

“I think it (the red card) was not necessary. But a lot of things were not necessary today so it is another poor decision from the referee.”

Tottenham have nonetheless solely received as soon as at Stamford Bridge in 32 years within the league, however Conte will probably be delighted to flee with a share of the spoils in opposition to his former membership.

“There is a difference between Chelsea and Tottenham but we are here to reduce this gap,” mentioned the Italian. “Last season we lost three times, this time we drew so it’s a little step forward.”

New Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly was welcomed by an enormous banner from the Chelsea assist and noticed an early return on the close to £170 million ($206 million) funding within the switch market since he sanctioned a £2.5 billion takeover to purchase the membership from Roman Abramovich.

Despite the drastic adjustments within the boardroom, on the sphere it was just like the outdated occasions below Abramovich as Chelsea outthought, outplayed and outmuscled Spurs for the primary 45 minutes.

Two of their new signings mixed for the opening objective as it was from Marc Cucurella’s nook that Koulibaly discovered area to volley dwelling.

SPURS STRIKE BACK

Conte once more resisted the temptation to begin any of his six new signings, but it surely was not till the introduction of Richarlison simply earlier than the hour mark and a swap of formation that Tottenham started to threaten.

Kane had an excellent probability to degree when he uncharacteristically dragged large with solely Edouard Mendy to beat.

Spurs did degree 22 minutes from time in controversial vogue to mild the spark between the 2 managers.

Kai Havertz appeared to be clearly fouled by Rodrigo Bentancur earlier than Tottenham broke ahead and the ball ultimately fell to Hojbjerg to fireplace low and exhausting previous Mendy.

Tuchel reacted furiously to the choice and Conte’s overzealous celebration.

The German fought hearth with hearth as he sprinted down the touchline to have fun when James thrashed dwelling Raheem Sterling’s go to revive Chelsea’s lead 13 minutes from time.

However, Kane had the ultimate say as he flicked in Ivan Perisic’s nook deep into added time.

Earlier, Nottingham Forest celebrated their first dwelling recreation within the Premier League for 23 years by beating West Ham 1-0.

“We were never going to treat it as a normal game, it was more than that,” mentioned Forest supervisor Steve Cooper.

“You could sense since we got promoted everyone was waiting for the first home game.”

The two-time European champions have made 14 new signings in a bid to take care of their top-flight standing and two of these making their dwelling debuts had been the celebs as Taiwo Awoniyi scored the one objective and Dean Henderson saved Declan Rice’s penalty.

LONDON – Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened their defence of the title with a 2-0 win at West Ham, whereas Manchester United had been beaten 2-1 by Brighton in Erik ten Hag’s first recreation in cost on Sunday.

Haaland lived as much as the hype since his switch from Borussia Dortmund to present the champions an ideal begin to the season within the searing warmth of East London.

West Ham almost derailed City’s title probabilities once they led 2-0 at half-time within the penultimate recreation of final season earlier than Pep Guardiola’s males battled again for the purpose that in the end edged out Liverpool on the prime of the desk.

But they had been no match this time as Haaland instantly proved the worth of City including a confirmed goalscorer to their arsenal.

The Norwegian has been signed because the long-term successor to Sergio Aguero and began his City profession similar to the membership’s all time document goalscorer with a double on his league debut.

Haaland had missed probabilities in City’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool within the Community Shield, however Guardiola’s warning that the objectives would quickly stream proved to be right.

“We know we have a threat there. He is an incredible deep runner and finisher,” mentioned Guardiola.

“He is adapting perfectly in the way we want to play. We are going to find him more and more and hopefully we can give him the opportunity to score more goals.”

City’s affected person possession recreation wore the Hammers down as temperatures within the English capital soared above 30 levels celsius on Sunday.

Haaland took accountability from the penalty spot to open his Premier League account after he had been introduced down by Alphonse Areola.

West Ham began the second half with extra attacking intent however that merely performed into the arms of City’s new weapon as Kevin De Bruyne break up open their defence with one move on the counter-attack for Haaland to gallop clear on purpose and slot low previous Areola.

SEAGULLS TOO SLICK FOR UNITED

The contrasting fortunes of the Manchester golf equipment in current seasons continued as United suffered one other false daybreak in Ten Hag’s first aggressive recreation in cost.

Cristiano Ronaldo began on the bench for the Red Devils as a consequence of his lack of pre-season coaching with the Portuguese reportedly eager on an exit from Old Trafford to play within the Champions League this season.

Brighton thrashed United 4-0 when the edges final met in May and regardless of shedding Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella for over £100 million since ($121 million), the Seagulls had been once more too slick for United’s leaden-footed defence.

Twice in 9 minutes Pascal Gross ghosted in unmarked on the again submit to fit into an unguarded internet earlier than half-time.

It even took a Brighton mistake for Ten Hag’s males to search out the online as Robert Sanchez slapped the ball into his personal internet off the unlucky Alexis Mac Allister.

Ronaldo was given a rousing reception from an in any other case pissed off crowd, however by no means had a transparent sight of purpose to disclaim Brighton their first ever win at Old Trafford.

“It’s the worst possible start, to be 2-0 down at half-time at Old Trafford,” mentioned United captain Harry Maguire.

“It’s not good enough. We huffed and puffed to get one back and we had chances to equalise. It’s a bad start for us.”

Brentford did handle to return from two objectives all the way down to salvage a 2-2 draw away to Leicester.

The Foxes have been in turmoil heading into the season with long-serving captain Kasper Schmeichel becoming a member of Nice and rumours over the futures of James Maddison and Wesley Fofana.

Both began and Maddison’s nook teed up Timothy Castagne to attain the opening purpose.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s gorgeous strike from lengthy vary then doubled Leicester’s lead early within the second-half.

But Brentford bounced again to take some extent as Ivan Toney used his energy to fireplace dwelling from shut vary earlier than Josh Dasilva discovered the highest nook.