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Arsenal’s postponed #PL match with Everton has been rearranged for 1 March at Emirates Stadium, with Liverpool’s encounter with Wolves also on the same day.
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Man Utd v Leeds (20:00 GMT)
Marcel Sabitzer makes his first start for Manchester United as they make three changes from the side who beat Crystal Palace.
Sabitzer replaces the suspended Casemiro, Alejandro Garnacho is in for the injured Antony and Diogo Dalot takes the place of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Man Utd: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Sabitzer, Fred, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst. Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Sancho, Pellistri, Elanga, Iqbal, Mainoo.
Leeds caretaker Michael Skubala makes two changes from Jesse Marsch's last line-up.
Robin Koch, back from suspension, replaces Liam Cooper and Weston McKennie is in for Marc Roca, his first start for Leeds.
Leeds: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Wober, Struijk, Adams, McKennie, Sinisterra, Harrison, Gnonto, Bamford. Subs: Robles, Firpo, Aaronson, Summerville, Gyabi, Rutter, Kristensen, Greenwood, Joseph.
Man Utd v Leeds (20:00 GMT)
Marcel Sabitzer makes his first start for Manchester United as they make three changes from the side who beat Crystal Palace.
Sabitzer replaces the suspended Casemiro, Alejandro Garnacho is in for the injured Antony and Diogo Dalot takes the place of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Man Utd: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Sabitzer, Fred, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Weghorst. Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Maguire, Malacia, Sancho, Pellistri, Elanga, Iqbal, Mainoo.
Leeds caretaker Michael Skubala makes two changes from Jesse Marsch's last line-up.
Robin Koch, back from suspension, replaces Liam Cooper and Weston McKennie is in for Marc Roca, his first start for Leeds.
Leeds: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Wober, Struijk, Adams, McKennie, Sinisterra, Harrison, Gnonto, Bamford. Subs: Robles, Firpo, Aaronson, Summerville, Gyabi, Rutter, Kristensen, Greenwood, Joseph.
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Utd have been good towards the end of 90 mins so should win this now.
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho combined to deny managerless Leeds a rare Old Trafford victory as Manchester United came back from two goals down to snatch a point from a thrilling Roses clash.
The hosts looked finished when Raphael Varane turned Crysencio Summerville's cutback into his own net to put Leeds two ahead after Wilfried Gnonto had given them a first-minute lead.
But Rashford halved the deficit when he headed home Diogo Dalot's inviting cross before Sancho, only just back to first-team duties after recovering from physical and mental issues, scored his first Premier League goal since September when he drove home from 10 yards after Luke Shaw's initial shot had been blocked.
Varane brought an excellent save out of Illan Meslier as Manchester United hunted a goal to extend their 13-match winning streak on home soil.
Anything less than a point would have been extremely harsh on Leeds, who sacked manager Jesse Marsch on Monday, and they also hit the post through Brenden Aaronson in between the home side's two goals.
The result moves them a point clear of the relegation zone and above West Ham into 16th, although after this superb contest, the Elland Road rematch in four days' time will be an occasion to relish.
The hosts looked finished when Raphael Varane turned Crysencio Summerville's cutback into his own net to put Leeds two ahead after Wilfried Gnonto had given them a first-minute lead.
But Rashford halved the deficit when he headed home Diogo Dalot's inviting cross before Sancho, only just back to first-team duties after recovering from physical and mental issues, scored his first Premier League goal since September when he drove home from 10 yards after Luke Shaw's initial shot had been blocked.
Varane brought an excellent save out of Illan Meslier as Manchester United hunted a goal to extend their 13-match winning streak on home soil.
Anything less than a point would have been extremely harsh on Leeds, who sacked manager Jesse Marsch on Monday, and they also hit the post through Brenden Aaronson in between the home side's two goals.
The result moves them a point clear of the relegation zone and above West Ham into 16th, although after this superb contest, the Elland Road rematch in four days' time will be an occasion to relish.
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Manchester United and Crystal Palace have been charged by the Football Association over a "mass confrontation" of players at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The incident saw United midfielder Casemiro sent off for putting his hands round Will Hughes' neck.
Both clubs have been charged with failing to control their players in the Premier League match.
United also "failed to ensure its players refrained form violent behaviour", according to the FA charge.
The 67th-minute confrontation in United's 2-1 win was sparked by Palace's Jeffrey Schlupp shoving Antony towards the perimeter boards.
The incident saw United midfielder Casemiro sent off for putting his hands round Will Hughes' neck.
Both clubs have been charged with failing to control their players in the Premier League match.
United also "failed to ensure its players refrained form violent behaviour", according to the FA charge.
The 67th-minute confrontation in United's 2-1 win was sparked by Palace's Jeffrey Schlupp shoving Antony towards the perimeter boards.
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Another big day!
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HALF-TIME
West Ham 1-1 Chelsea
It's all square at the break, despite Chelsea completely running things.
Joao Felix's opener was cancelled out by Emerson Palmieri. Still all to play for.
West Ham 1-1 Chelsea
It's all square at the break, despite Chelsea completely running things.
Joao Felix's opener was cancelled out by Emerson Palmieri. Still all to play for.
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West Ham 1-1 Chelsea
All over! West Ham pick up a vital point. Chelsea, despite dominating the first half, were not at it in the second half. A big penalty shout at the end and several disallowed goals... It was a busy one.
West Ham 1-1 Chelsea
All over! West Ham pick up a vital point. Chelsea, despite dominating the first half, were not at it in the second half. A big penalty shout at the end and several disallowed goals... It was a busy one.
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Former Chelsea player Emerson Palmieri scored against his former club to earn West Ham a point and increase the pressure on Blues boss Graham Potter.
Chelsea fielded a new-look £200m forward line but, despite taking the lead, were once again frustrated and have won just once in seven Premier League matches.
Joao Felix had already had a goal ruled out for offside when the Portugal forward fired visitors Chelsea ahead with a volleyed finish following a delicious assist by Enzo Fernandez, the £107m British transfer-record signing from Benfica.
Kai Havertz thought he had doubled the lead only for Chelsea's celebrations to be cut short by another offside flag, before West Ham equalised through Italy international Emerson's first Premier League goal.
The 28-year-old, who spent four years at Stamford Bridge, finished at the far post after Vladimir Coufal's cross was flicked on by Jarrod Bowen.
Chelsea, who have dropped 14 points in the last seven top-flight matches, carved out the better chances but could not make them count.
Noni Madueke was lively on his first start for the club since his £30.7m arrival from PSV Eindhoven and the 20-year-old forced a fine save from Lukasz Fabianski before the West Ham keeper kept out a free-kick by Felix.
In a dramatic finish, West Ham thought they had won it in the closing stages when substitute Tomas Soucek scored from close range but it was ruled out for offside - the third disallowed goal of the match.
This was another hugely frustrating day for Potter and Chelsea as strong appeals for an 89th-minute penalty were waved away after Soucek appeared to handle Conor Gallagher's shot inside his own box.
Chelsea fielded a new-look £200m forward line but, despite taking the lead, were once again frustrated and have won just once in seven Premier League matches.
Joao Felix had already had a goal ruled out for offside when the Portugal forward fired visitors Chelsea ahead with a volleyed finish following a delicious assist by Enzo Fernandez, the £107m British transfer-record signing from Benfica.
Kai Havertz thought he had doubled the lead only for Chelsea's celebrations to be cut short by another offside flag, before West Ham equalised through Italy international Emerson's first Premier League goal.
The 28-year-old, who spent four years at Stamford Bridge, finished at the far post after Vladimir Coufal's cross was flicked on by Jarrod Bowen.
Chelsea, who have dropped 14 points in the last seven top-flight matches, carved out the better chances but could not make them count.
Noni Madueke was lively on his first start for the club since his £30.7m arrival from PSV Eindhoven and the 20-year-old forced a fine save from Lukasz Fabianski before the West Ham keeper kept out a free-kick by Felix.
In a dramatic finish, West Ham thought they had won it in the closing stages when substitute Tomas Soucek scored from close range but it was ruled out for offside - the third disallowed goal of the match.
This was another hugely frustrating day for Potter and Chelsea as strong appeals for an 89th-minute penalty were waved away after Soucek appeared to handle Conor Gallagher's shot inside his own box.
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Substitute Leandro Trossard scored his first goal for Arsenal but the Premier League leaders missed the chance to move eight points clear at the top as Ivan Toney earned resilient Brentford a deserved point.
After a goalless first half in which the Bees hit the woodwork through Toney, the Gunners took the lead when Trossard struck at the back post four minutes after coming off the bench.
But Brentford got the reward their excellent away performance at Emirates Stadium deserved when Toney nodded in Christian Norgaard's cross from close range.
There was a lengthy check by the video assistant referee for a possible offside in the build-up but the goal was eventually confirmed.
Arsenal raised the tempo in the closing stages - including seven minutes of added time - as they searched for a winner but Brentford completed an excellent all-round defensive display by holding firm for a point.
Arsenal face Manchester City - six points behind before their game on Sunday afternoon against Aston Villa - in a top-of-the table showdown on 15 February.
Brentford, meanwhile, are eighth and just five points off fifth place.
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After a goalless first half in which the Bees hit the woodwork through Toney, the Gunners took the lead when Trossard struck at the back post four minutes after coming off the bench.
But Brentford got the reward their excellent away performance at Emirates Stadium deserved when Toney nodded in Christian Norgaard's cross from close range.
There was a lengthy check by the video assistant referee for a possible offside in the build-up but the goal was eventually confirmed.
Arsenal raised the tempo in the closing stages - including seven minutes of added time - as they searched for a winner but Brentford completed an excellent all-round defensive display by holding firm for a point.
Arsenal face Manchester City - six points behind before their game on Sunday afternoon against Aston Villa - in a top-of-the table showdown on 15 February.
Brentford, meanwhile, are eighth and just five points off fifth place.
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Leicester City came from behind to win for the second time in a row as they humbled a dreadful Tottenham.
Spurs, with boss Antonio Conte back in the dugout following a gallbladder removal, had an ideal start when Rodrigo Bentancur diverted home Victor Kristiansen's sliced finish.
But the resurgent Foxes netted twice in less than two and a half minutes to turn the game on its head.
First Nampalys Mendy scored only the second goal of his entire career when he crashed a first-time screamer into the top corner from the edge of the box.
Soon after, Wout Faes' tackle on Harry Kane on halfway ricocheted into the path of Kelechi Iheanacho, who squared for James Maddison to score.
Spurs defender Eric Dier stood off Iheanacho, who stroked a shot into the bottom corner for a Leicester third before the break.
Harvey Barnes had a goal disallowed by the video assistant referee for offside but Spurs failed to learn their lesson and the winger slotted in a fourth from James Maddison's pass 10 minutes later.
To cap off a truly rotten afternoon for Spurs, they lost goalscorer Bentancur to a knee injury suffered as he tackled Mendy after an hour.
The Foxes are now 13th, six points above the relegation zone, while Tottenham remain fifth, one point behind the top four.
Spurs, with boss Antonio Conte back in the dugout following a gallbladder removal, had an ideal start when Rodrigo Bentancur diverted home Victor Kristiansen's sliced finish.
But the resurgent Foxes netted twice in less than two and a half minutes to turn the game on its head.
First Nampalys Mendy scored only the second goal of his entire career when he crashed a first-time screamer into the top corner from the edge of the box.
Soon after, Wout Faes' tackle on Harry Kane on halfway ricocheted into the path of Kelechi Iheanacho, who squared for James Maddison to score.
Spurs defender Eric Dier stood off Iheanacho, who stroked a shot into the bottom corner for a Leicester third before the break.
Harvey Barnes had a goal disallowed by the video assistant referee for offside but Spurs failed to learn their lesson and the winger slotted in a fourth from James Maddison's pass 10 minutes later.
To cap off a truly rotten afternoon for Spurs, they lost goalscorer Bentancur to a knee injury suffered as he tackled Mendy after an hour.
The Foxes are now 13th, six points above the relegation zone, while Tottenham remain fifth, one point behind the top four.
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Ten-man Wolves ramped up the pressure on Southampton manager Nathan Jones as they fought back to claim a dramatic victory over the Premier League's bottom side at St Mary's.
January signing Joao Gomes scored the winner on his debut for Julen Lopetegui's side, an hour after Mario Lemina had been dismissed with a second yellow card for dissent.
Carlos Alcaraz had already put the struggling hosts ahead before Lemina's sending-off, but the Saints were unable to extend their lead against stubborn opposition in front of an increasingly anxious home support.
Wolves' persistence eventually told after 72 minutes when Jan Bednarek inadvertently bundled the ball over the line after getting in the way of Adama Traore's shot.
The mood among the home support worsened as Gomes fired in to complete a remarkable turnaround, before the full-time whistle was greeted with a chorus of boos.
The defeat left Southampton four points from safety, while 15th-placed Wolves moved five points clear of the relegation places.
January signing Joao Gomes scored the winner on his debut for Julen Lopetegui's side, an hour after Mario Lemina had been dismissed with a second yellow card for dissent.
Carlos Alcaraz had already put the struggling hosts ahead before Lemina's sending-off, but the Saints were unable to extend their lead against stubborn opposition in front of an increasingly anxious home support.
Wolves' persistence eventually told after 72 minutes when Jan Bednarek inadvertently bundled the ball over the line after getting in the way of Adama Traore's shot.
The mood among the home support worsened as Gomes fired in to complete a remarkable turnaround, before the full-time whistle was greeted with a chorus of boos.
The defeat left Southampton four points from safety, while 15th-placed Wolves moved five points clear of the relegation places.
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Willian's superb first-half finish helped Fulham end their winless Premier League run and condemned Nottingham Forest to a first top-flight defeat in 2023.
Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian collected a loose ball inside the penalty area before cutting onto his left foot and finding the top corner with a curling strike.
Second-half substitute Manor Solomon ended Forest's hopes of salvaging a point with a clinical finish two minutes from time.
Forest, who lost centre-backs Willy Boly and Scott McKenna to early injuries, were fortunate only to be 1-0 down at half-time as Aleksandar Mitrovic, Bobby de Cordova-Reid and Andreas Pereira all went close to doubling the hosts' lead.
Willian and Pereira were also both denied by the frame of the goal not long after the restart, but Forest - buoyed perhaps by Fulham's inability to add to their advantage - improved as the second half wore on.
Substitutes Jonjo Shelvey and Emmanuel Dennis almost combined to bring the visitors back on level terms, but the latter sent his header straight at Bernd Leno before Solomon struck late on.
Steve Cooper's side remain six points above the relegation zone but drop a place to 14th, while Fulham climb above Brentford into seventh.
Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian collected a loose ball inside the penalty area before cutting onto his left foot and finding the top corner with a curling strike.
Second-half substitute Manor Solomon ended Forest's hopes of salvaging a point with a clinical finish two minutes from time.
Forest, who lost centre-backs Willy Boly and Scott McKenna to early injuries, were fortunate only to be 1-0 down at half-time as Aleksandar Mitrovic, Bobby de Cordova-Reid and Andreas Pereira all went close to doubling the hosts' lead.
Willian and Pereira were also both denied by the frame of the goal not long after the restart, but Forest - buoyed perhaps by Fulham's inability to add to their advantage - improved as the second half wore on.
Substitutes Jonjo Shelvey and Emmanuel Dennis almost combined to bring the visitors back on level terms, but the latter sent his header straight at Bernd Leno before Solomon struck late on.
Steve Cooper's side remain six points above the relegation zone but drop a place to 14th, while Fulham climb above Brentford into seventh.
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Newcastle extended their unbeaten run to a club record-equalling 17 league games but were forced to settle for a point on Eddie Howe's return to Bournemouth.
Having spent more than 10 years as Bournemouth manager across two spells, Howe was back at the Vitality Stadium with his Newcastle side pushing for a Champions League spot and his old club stuck in the bottom three.
However, it was Bournemouth who went in front after half an hour when Dango Ouattara flicked on a corner and Marcos Senesi was left unmarked at the far post to stab home.
Miguel Almiron equalised for the Magpies in first-half stoppage time, firing into the bottom corner after Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto had kept out Sean Longstaff's shot following good work down the left by Allan Saint-Maximin.
Anthony Gordon missed a glorious opportunity to put Newcastle in front in the 70th minute and although the visitors pressed for a winner late on, it was Bournemouth who came closest to taking all three points when Dominic Solanke's flick was cleared off the line by Kieron Trippier in the last minute of the 90.
Newcastle stay fourth after a fifth draw in six Premier League games, while Bournemouth move to within a point of safety but stay 19th.
Having spent more than 10 years as Bournemouth manager across two spells, Howe was back at the Vitality Stadium with his Newcastle side pushing for a Champions League spot and his old club stuck in the bottom three.
However, it was Bournemouth who went in front after half an hour when Dango Ouattara flicked on a corner and Marcos Senesi was left unmarked at the far post to stab home.
Miguel Almiron equalised for the Magpies in first-half stoppage time, firing into the bottom corner after Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto had kept out Sean Longstaff's shot following good work down the left by Allan Saint-Maximin.
Anthony Gordon missed a glorious opportunity to put Newcastle in front in the 70th minute and although the visitors pressed for a winner late on, it was Bournemouth who came closest to taking all three points when Dominic Solanke's flick was cleared off the line by Kieron Trippier in the last minute of the 90.
Newcastle stay fourth after a fifth draw in six Premier League games, while Bournemouth move to within a point of safety but stay 19th.
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Southampton have sacked manager Nathan Jones after just 95 days in charge of the Premier League club.
Former Luton Town boss Jones, 49, leaves with Saints bottom of the table after Saturday's loss to 10-men Wolves.
The Welshman, who is Southampton's shortest-serving boss in the Premier League era, lost nine of 14 matches after taking the job on 10 November.
That record included eight defeats in nine Premier League games and four successive home losses at St Mary's.
First-team coaches Chris Cohen and Alan Sheehan have also left the club, while lead coach Ruben Selles will take charge of Saturday's Premier League match at Chelsea.
Despite leading 1-0 with a man advantage on Saturday, Jones watched his side slump to a home defeat against fellow strugglers Wolves which was greeted with boos from the Saints fans at the full-time whistle.
He walked straight down the tunnel, rather than applaud the home support, and said after the match he did not know if it would be his last game in charge.
"I have never done that in my life before," Jones said of his decision to immediately leave for the dressing room.
"In 390 games, I have never done that. But I am not sure if me going round clapping would have shown respect."
Southampton supporters had chanted "you're getting sacked in the morning" and "Nathan Jones, get out of our club" after their previous league defeat at Brentford.
Jones gave an emotional response to that 3-0 loss, saying he had "let the players down".
"I haven't really put my own stamp on it and I should have by now," Jones told the BBC's Match of the Day programme.
"I want to be brutally honest with this - I have let the players down."
Former Luton Town boss Jones, 49, leaves with Saints bottom of the table after Saturday's loss to 10-men Wolves.
The Welshman, who is Southampton's shortest-serving boss in the Premier League era, lost nine of 14 matches after taking the job on 10 November.
That record included eight defeats in nine Premier League games and four successive home losses at St Mary's.
First-team coaches Chris Cohen and Alan Sheehan have also left the club, while lead coach Ruben Selles will take charge of Saturday's Premier League match at Chelsea.
Despite leading 1-0 with a man advantage on Saturday, Jones watched his side slump to a home defeat against fellow strugglers Wolves which was greeted with boos from the Saints fans at the full-time whistle.
He walked straight down the tunnel, rather than applaud the home support, and said after the match he did not know if it would be his last game in charge.
"I have never done that in my life before," Jones said of his decision to immediately leave for the dressing room.
"In 390 games, I have never done that. But I am not sure if me going round clapping would have shown respect."
Southampton supporters had chanted "you're getting sacked in the morning" and "Nathan Jones, get out of our club" after their previous league defeat at Brentford.
Jones gave an emotional response to that 3-0 loss, saying he had "let the players down".
"I haven't really put my own stamp on it and I should have by now," Jones told the BBC's Match of the Day programme.
"I want to be brutally honest with this - I have let the players down."
Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form in front of goal as Manchester United overcame manager-less Leeds in a hard-fought Premier League encounter at Elland Road.
The England forward headed in his 13th goal in 15 games in all competitions since the World Cup from Luke Shaw's pinpoint cross, before Alejandro Garnacho sealed victory for the visitors in the closing stages.
The result leaves Leeds 17th in the table one point above the relegation zone while Erik ten Hag's side move up to second, a point above Manchester City having played two games more.
The England forward headed in his 13th goal in 15 games in all competitions since the World Cup from Luke Shaw's pinpoint cross, before Alejandro Garnacho sealed victory for the visitors in the closing stages.
The result leaves Leeds 17th in the table one point above the relegation zone while Erik ten Hag's side move up to second, a point above Manchester City having played two games more.
Three first-half goals helped Manchester City see off Aston Villa in their first game since being accused of more than 100 rule breaches by the Premier League.
Those allegations have made it a testing week off the pitch for the defending champions but they responded in impressive style with some vibrant early attacking play, and were able to survive a slightly nervy finish.
It was not quite a vintage display by Pep Guardiola's side, who will go top of the table if they beat leaders Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, but they were much more like their old selves.
The noisy atmosphere certainly helped. Guardiola had issued a defiant response to the charges before the game, and City's fans reacted in similar fashion at a vibrant Etihad Stadium, singing songs about their situation and in support of their manager, and also the club's owner Sheikh Mansour.
City's players appeared galvanised too, and made the perfect start when Rodri headed home Riyad Mahrez's corner, but they had to wait until just before the break to add to their lead.
Calum Chambers' attempt to cut out a Kevin de Bruyne through-ball saw him head the ball beyond his on-rushing keeper Emi Martinez and, although Erling Haaland could not convert from a tight angle, he had the composure to look up and find Ilkay Gundogan for a tap-in.
Mahrez made it 3-0 from the penalty spot soon afterwards, after Jacob Ramsey had clipped Jack Grealish inside the box.
That should have been the end of Villa's hopes, but they were gifted a way back into the game just after the hour mark.
Bernardo Silva's error allowed Ollie Watkins space to run through and he beat Ederson with a cool finish.
City still had the cushion of a two-goal lead but continued to be sloppy when they played out from the back and were grateful to see a long-range effort from Philippe Coutinho deflected just over, while Jhon Duran hit the bar with a fierce volley in the dying seconds.
Those allegations have made it a testing week off the pitch for the defending champions but they responded in impressive style with some vibrant early attacking play, and were able to survive a slightly nervy finish.
It was not quite a vintage display by Pep Guardiola's side, who will go top of the table if they beat leaders Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, but they were much more like their old selves.
The noisy atmosphere certainly helped. Guardiola had issued a defiant response to the charges before the game, and City's fans reacted in similar fashion at a vibrant Etihad Stadium, singing songs about their situation and in support of their manager, and also the club's owner Sheikh Mansour.
City's players appeared galvanised too, and made the perfect start when Rodri headed home Riyad Mahrez's corner, but they had to wait until just before the break to add to their lead.
Calum Chambers' attempt to cut out a Kevin de Bruyne through-ball saw him head the ball beyond his on-rushing keeper Emi Martinez and, although Erling Haaland could not convert from a tight angle, he had the composure to look up and find Ilkay Gundogan for a tap-in.
Mahrez made it 3-0 from the penalty spot soon afterwards, after Jacob Ramsey had clipped Jack Grealish inside the box.
That should have been the end of Villa's hopes, but they were gifted a way back into the game just after the hour mark.
Bernardo Silva's error allowed Ollie Watkins space to run through and he beat Ederson with a cool finish.
City still had the cushion of a two-goal lead but continued to be sloppy when they played out from the back and were grateful to see a long-range effort from Philippe Coutinho deflected just over, while Jhon Duran hit the bar with a fierce volley in the dying seconds.
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Cody Gakpo scored his first Liverpool goal as the Reds returned to winning ways in the Merseyside derby to leave Everton rooted in the relegation zone.
Mohamed Salah fired Jurgen Klopp's side ahead after a blistering counter-attack moments after James Tarkowski headed against the post at the other end.
Liverpool sealed the points when Gakpo - who joined from PSV Eindhoven last month - scored from close range.
Everton stay 18th in the table, one point from safety.
Liverpool's first league win of 2023 lifts them above Chelsea into ninth, nine points off fourth-placed Newcastle who they visit on Saturday (17:30 GMT).
This was a much-needed win for Klopp and his players after poor league defeats to Brentford, Brighton and Wolves in January as well as an FA Cup exit at Brighton.
Mohamed Salah fired Jurgen Klopp's side ahead after a blistering counter-attack moments after James Tarkowski headed against the post at the other end.
Liverpool sealed the points when Gakpo - who joined from PSV Eindhoven last month - scored from close range.
Everton stay 18th in the table, one point from safety.
Liverpool's first league win of 2023 lifts them above Chelsea into ninth, nine points off fourth-placed Newcastle who they visit on Saturday (17:30 GMT).
This was a much-needed win for Klopp and his players after poor league defeats to Brentford, Brighton and Wolves in January as well as an FA Cup exit at Brighton.
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Top two Arsenal and Manchester City go head to head on Wednesday in one of the most eagerly anticipated Premier League games of the season.
Defending champions City would go top with a victory, having trailed the Gunners by eight points a month ago - although they have played a game more.
The sides met in the FA Cup at Etihad Stadium on 27 January, with Nathan Ake scoring as City won 1-0.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are bidding for their first title since 2003-04.
Defending champions City would go top with a victory, having trailed the Gunners by eight points a month ago - although they have played a game more.
The sides met in the FA Cup at Etihad Stadium on 27 January, with Nathan Ake scoring as City won 1-0.
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are bidding for their first title since 2003-04.
Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League for the first time since November as they leapfrogged leaders Arsenal with a vital victory at Emirates Stadium.
The reigning champions turned on the power in the second half in the biggest game of the domestic season as Arsenal paid a heavy price for individual errors.
Takehiro Tomiyasu's poor backpass allowed Kevin de Bruyne to loft a finish over Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after 24 minutes but Arsenal deservedly drew level three minutes before half-time, Bukayo Saka scoring from the spot after City goalkeeper Ederson fouled Eddie Nketiah.
City, lacking spark in the opening phase, improved after the break and had a penalty of their own ruled out for offside against Erling Haaland before they showed a ruthless streak to punish Arsenal.
Gabriel lost possession to allow Bernardo Silva and Haaland to set up Jack Grealish for a deflected finish after 72 minutes before they ended Arsenal's hopes with 10 minutes left.
Inevitably, Haaland was the scorer from De Bruyne's pass to put City top on goal difference having played one game more than Arsenal.
The reigning champions turned on the power in the second half in the biggest game of the domestic season as Arsenal paid a heavy price for individual errors.
Takehiro Tomiyasu's poor backpass allowed Kevin de Bruyne to loft a finish over Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after 24 minutes but Arsenal deservedly drew level three minutes before half-time, Bukayo Saka scoring from the spot after City goalkeeper Ederson fouled Eddie Nketiah.
City, lacking spark in the opening phase, improved after the break and had a penalty of their own ruled out for offside against Erling Haaland before they showed a ruthless streak to punish Arsenal.
Gabriel lost possession to allow Bernardo Silva and Haaland to set up Jack Grealish for a deflected finish after 72 minutes before they ended Arsenal's hopes with 10 minutes left.
Inevitably, Haaland was the scorer from De Bruyne's pass to put City top on goal difference having played one game more than Arsenal.
Well we know City are great front runners once they get their noses in front. I expect them to win it now unless something amazing happens. It seems to be that Arsenal may start losing momentum now after a few drawn matches followed by this loss.
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City were always going to show their class at somepoint and flex their muscles. Only deluded comedy posters like [MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION] were deluded enough to think otherwise.
When going gets tough the best flex their muscles and the weak going into hiding.
Arsenal's naivety got exposed in home game, like it did last season.
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Liverpool and Everton have both been charged by the Football Association following a "mass confrontation" during Monday night's Merseyside derby.
The incident occurred in the 86th minute of the Reds' 2-0 Premier League win at Anfield.
The FA said both clubs failed to ensure their players "conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour".
Liverpool and Everton have until 20 February to respond.
Players from both sides, including some substitutes, were involved in the incident.
It followed an initial disagreement between Andrew Robertson and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, with both players receiving yellow cards for their involvement.
The incident occurred in the 86th minute of the Reds' 2-0 Premier League win at Anfield.
The FA said both clubs failed to ensure their players "conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour".
Liverpool and Everton have until 20 February to respond.
Players from both sides, including some substitutes, were involved in the incident.
It followed an initial disagreement between Andrew Robertson and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, with both players receiving yellow cards for their involvement.
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Aston Villa 2-4 Arsenal
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Arsenal scored twice in stoppage time to win a six-goal thriller at Aston Villa and return to the top of the Premier League.
Villa twice went ahead through Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho in the first half.
They were pegged back by goals from Bukayo Saka and Oleksandr Zinchenko either side of the break, before Arsenal sealed victory in a dramatic finish.
Mikel Arteta's side ended a run of three games without a win to climb back above Manchester City after defeat to them in midweek.
Villa twice went ahead through Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho in the first half.
They were pegged back by goals from Bukayo Saka and Oleksandr Zinchenko either side of the break, before Arsenal sealed victory in a dramatic finish.
Mikel Arteta's side ended a run of three games without a win to climb back above Manchester City after defeat to them in midweek.
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Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester City
It's all over. Nottingham Forest deny Manchester City and Arsenal remain top of the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester City
It's all over. Nottingham Forest deny Manchester City and Arsenal remain top of the Premier League.
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Nottingham Forest 1-1 Manchester City
Arsenal top by 2 Points and game in hand.
Certain poster can stop hiding now for last week and half and show their face again
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Arsenal top by 2 Points and game in hand.
Certain poster can stop hiding now for last week and half and show their face again
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Chelsea looking to southampton, looks like Potter maybe sacked.
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Manchester City missed the opportunity to return to the top of the Premier League as Chris Wood's late goal earned Nottingham Forest a point at the City Ground.
Bernardo Silva's rocket from 20 yards out opened the scoring after 41 minutes and the visitors missed chances in abundance to put the game to bed.
Erling Haaland's volleyed against the crossbar and ballooned the rebound over the top after Aymeric Laporte's header was brilliantly saved by Forest keeper Keylor Navas.
Morgan Gibbs-White's fizzed cross was tapped in at the far post in the 84th minute for Wood's first Forest goal.
The draw extended Forest's unbeaten home run to eight games and dealt a blow to City's title hopes after Arsenal returned to the top with a 4-2 comeback win against Aston Villa earlier on Saturday.
Bernardo Silva's rocket from 20 yards out opened the scoring after 41 minutes and the visitors missed chances in abundance to put the game to bed.
Erling Haaland's volleyed against the crossbar and ballooned the rebound over the top after Aymeric Laporte's header was brilliantly saved by Forest keeper Keylor Navas.
Morgan Gibbs-White's fizzed cross was tapped in at the far post in the 84th minute for Wood's first Forest goal.
The draw extended Forest's unbeaten home run to eight games and dealt a blow to City's title hopes after Arsenal returned to the top with a 4-2 comeback win against Aston Villa earlier on Saturday.
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Chelsea's poor form under manager Graham Potter continued as a trademark free-kick from James Ward-Prowse earned the Premier League's bottom club Southampton a surprise victory at Stamford Bridge.
Ward-Prowse scored the game's only goal in first-half stoppage time, sending a curling effort over the Chelsea wall and into the corner from the edge of the penalty area.
The result means Chelsea have now won just two games in their last 14 in all competitions.
Managerless Southampton will hope it can kick-start their attempts to escape the relegation zone.
The visitors started magnificently in west London and twice went close to scoring before Ward-Prowse's strike, with Kamaldeen Sulemana shooting straight at Kepa Arrizabalaga before Kalidou Koulibaly blocked Stuart Armstrong's follow-up.
The half-time introduction of Raheem Sterling breathed new life into the Blues' toothless forward line, but Ainsley Maitland-Niles' crucial block denied the England international an equaliser midway through the second period.
Romain Perraud followed suit minutes later with a tremendous goalline clearance to prevent a Sterling header from ending up in the net, as Potter's team failed to score for the sixth time in 2023.
There was a lengthy stoppage towards the end of the second half because of an injury to Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, who was caught in the face by Southampton substitute Sekou Mara.
The 33-year-old needed oxygen treatment on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher, although he was conscious as he left the field.
Ward-Prowse scored the game's only goal in first-half stoppage time, sending a curling effort over the Chelsea wall and into the corner from the edge of the penalty area.
The result means Chelsea have now won just two games in their last 14 in all competitions.
Managerless Southampton will hope it can kick-start their attempts to escape the relegation zone.
The visitors started magnificently in west London and twice went close to scoring before Ward-Prowse's strike, with Kamaldeen Sulemana shooting straight at Kepa Arrizabalaga before Kalidou Koulibaly blocked Stuart Armstrong's follow-up.
The half-time introduction of Raheem Sterling breathed new life into the Blues' toothless forward line, but Ainsley Maitland-Niles' crucial block denied the England international an equaliser midway through the second period.
Romain Perraud followed suit minutes later with a tremendous goalline clearance to prevent a Sterling header from ending up in the net, as Potter's team failed to score for the sixth time in 2023.
There was a lengthy stoppage towards the end of the second half because of an injury to Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, who was caught in the face by Southampton substitute Sekou Mara.
The 33-year-old needed oxygen treatment on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher, although he was conscious as he left the field.
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How good is Ollie Watkins at the moment? Got to be banging down the door for an England call up.
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Harry Maguire out of the squad as Man United make five changes
Leicester are unchanged from the same starting XI which beat Tottenham
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Manchester United make five changes to the side that drew 2-2 at Barcelona on Thursday.
Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer return from suspension in midweek, while Victor Lindelof also gets a rare start. Diogo Dalot and Alejandro Garnacho are in too.
Casemiro serves the last of his domestic ban while Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho also drop out.
Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Shaw, Sabitzer, Fred, Fernandes, Weghorst, Garnacho, Rashford.
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Leicester are unchanged from their impressive 4-1 victory over Tottenham last Saturday.
The in-form James Maddison is fit to start and captains the side.
Leicester XI: Ward, Castagne, Souttar, Faes, Kristiansen, Mendy, Dewsbury-Hall, Tete, Maddison, Barnes, Iheanacho.
Leicester are unchanged from the same starting XI which beat Tottenham
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Manchester United make five changes to the side that drew 2-2 at Barcelona on Thursday.
Lisandro Martinez and Marcel Sabitzer return from suspension in midweek, while Victor Lindelof also gets a rare start. Diogo Dalot and Alejandro Garnacho are in too.
Casemiro serves the last of his domestic ban while Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho also drop out.
Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Shaw, Sabitzer, Fred, Fernandes, Weghorst, Garnacho, Rashford.
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Leicester are unchanged from their impressive 4-1 victory over Tottenham last Saturday.
The in-form James Maddison is fit to start and captains the side.
Leicester XI: Ward, Castagne, Souttar, Faes, Kristiansen, Mendy, Dewsbury-Hall, Tete, Maddison, Barnes, Iheanacho.
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Marcus Rashford scored twice to continue his hot streak and help Manchester United overcome Leicester in the Premier League.
Rashford is in the form of his career and is leading United's resurgence, taking his tally to 24 for the season with goals in each half at Old Trafford.
Both efforts were clinical finishes, latching on to passes from Bruno Fernandes and Fred before bearing down on goal and coolly slotting past Danny Ward.
Substitute Jadon Sancho finished off a fine team move to seal all three points for Erik ten Hag's side, but it could have been a very different story.
Leicester created the better chances when it was goalless and their failure to find a way past David de Gea proved extremely costly.
The Spaniard made a stunning reflex save to deny Harvey Barnes from close range and kept out Kelechi Iheanacho's diving header with another superb stop.
Defeat ended Leicester's three-game unbeaten run and an inconsistent season sees them remain in 14th place in the table.
Rashford is in the form of his career and is leading United's resurgence, taking his tally to 24 for the season with goals in each half at Old Trafford.
Both efforts were clinical finishes, latching on to passes from Bruno Fernandes and Fred before bearing down on goal and coolly slotting past Danny Ward.
Substitute Jadon Sancho finished off a fine team move to seal all three points for Erik ten Hag's side, but it could have been a very different story.
Leicester created the better chances when it was goalless and their failure to find a way past David de Gea proved extremely costly.
The Spaniard made a stunning reflex save to deny Harvey Barnes from close range and kept out Kelechi Iheanacho's diving header with another superb stop.
Defeat ended Leicester's three-game unbeaten run and an inconsistent season sees them remain in 14th place in the table.
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Tottenham moved into the top four of the Premier League thanks to a home victory over struggling West Ham, who remain in the relegation zone.
The Spurs wing-backs linked up for the first goal of the game, with Ben Davies releasing Emerson Royal to shoot into the bottom corner.
West Ham had an immediate chance to equalise but Jarrod Bowen's powerful effort, after he outpaced Cristian Romero, was well saved by home goalkeeper Fraser Forster.
Spurs substitute Son Heung-min scored four minutes after coming on when he raced onto Harry Kane's through ball and slotted a finish past Lukasz Fabianski.
The Hammers would have moved above both Bournemouth and Everton with a draw, but instead remain 18th as they suffered their first defeat in five matches in all competitions.
Tottenham moved one point ahead of Newcastle, although Eddie Howe's side, beaten 2-0 at home by Liverpool on Saturday, have a game in hand.
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The Spurs wing-backs linked up for the first goal of the game, with Ben Davies releasing Emerson Royal to shoot into the bottom corner.
West Ham had an immediate chance to equalise but Jarrod Bowen's powerful effort, after he outpaced Cristian Romero, was well saved by home goalkeeper Fraser Forster.
Spurs substitute Son Heung-min scored four minutes after coming on when he raced onto Harry Kane's through ball and slotted a finish past Lukasz Fabianski.
The Hammers would have moved above both Bournemouth and Everton with a draw, but instead remain 18th as they suffered their first defeat in five matches in all competitions.
Tottenham moved one point ahead of Newcastle, although Eddie Howe's side, beaten 2-0 at home by Liverpool on Saturday, have a game in hand.
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Substitute Manor Solomon scored for the third consecutive game as European hopefuls Fulham fought back to claim a hard-fought Premier League draw at home to struggling Wolves.
Solomon's superb curling effort into the right corner rescued a point for the hosts, who generally underwhelmed as they missed the opportunity to move level on points with fifth-placed Newcastle.
Until the Israel international's intervention, Wolves had looked on course to claim a valuable three points courtesy of Pablo Sarabia's sweeping first-half effort.
The Spain winger, who had earlier seen a weak attempt saved by home goalkeeper Bernd Leno, expertly turned in Raul Jimenez's knock down after twice linking with the Mexico international in the build up.
Had Jimenez been able to turn home a second-half header he narrowly glanced wide the game might have proved beyond Marco Silva's side, who barely threatened until the closing stages.
The result leaves the Cottagers sixth in the table on 39 points, while Wolves remain 15th, four points above the relegation zone.
Solomon's superb curling effort into the right corner rescued a point for the hosts, who generally underwhelmed as they missed the opportunity to move level on points with fifth-placed Newcastle.
Until the Israel international's intervention, Wolves had looked on course to claim a valuable three points courtesy of Pablo Sarabia's sweeping first-half effort.
The Spain winger, who had earlier seen a weak attempt saved by home goalkeeper Bernd Leno, expertly turned in Raul Jimenez's knock down after twice linking with the Mexico international in the build up.
Had Jimenez been able to turn home a second-half header he narrowly glanced wide the game might have proved beyond Marco Silva's side, who barely threatened until the closing stages.
The result leaves the Cottagers sixth in the table on 39 points, while Wolves remain 15th, four points above the relegation zone.
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Fulham's Manor Solomon is playing fantastic right now, been scoring very good goals. They're having a great season, into 6th now with that draw. Above Brighton, Liverpool, Chelsea.
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Bournemouth 1-4 Man City
All over. Pep Guardiola's side keep up their title challenge with a very comfortable victory at Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth were totally outclassed but they showed a few encouraging patches in the final minutes.
Bournemouth 1-4 Man City
All over. Pep Guardiola's side keep up their title challenge with a very comfortable victory at Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth were totally outclassed but they showed a few encouraging patches in the final minutes.
Liverpool's chances of securing Champions League football were dealt a blow as an error-strewn display against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park ended in stalemate.
Jurgen Klopp's side - humbled by Real Madrid at Anfield in midweek - are six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham after failing to break down a Palace side who remain without a win in 2023.
Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah both hit the woodwork but had Jean-Philippe Mateta found the back of the net instead of hitting the crossbar, Patrick Vieira's side could have taken all three points.
Instead the Eagles, now with one win in 11 games, laboured to a point that leaves them six points above the relegation zone with a testing series of games in March to come.
Jurgen Klopp's side - humbled by Real Madrid at Anfield in midweek - are six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham after failing to break down a Palace side who remain without a win in 2023.
Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah both hit the woodwork but had Jean-Philippe Mateta found the back of the net instead of hitting the crossbar, Patrick Vieira's side could have taken all three points.
Instead the Eagles, now with one win in 11 games, laboured to a point that leaves them six points above the relegation zone with a testing series of games in March to come.
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I agree, it’s looking like Bournemouth and Southampton are the favourites to drop as they have the weakest squads and least experienced managers; and then there’s a tight pack of several teams just above which don’t seem to be vastly dissimilar to one another.
Relegation extremely tricky to call this year as there are still 14 matchweeks left and even a couple of weekends can make a big difference down there.
Tottenham boosted their hopes of top-four Premier League finish with a London derby win over Chelsea that increases the pressure on Blues boss Graham Potter.
Oliver Skipp's thumping 20-yard effort just after the interval put the hosts in command and their victory was sealed when Harry Kane turned home Eric Dier's knock-down late on.
While the majority of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium were in celebratory mood in the final stages, Kane's goal saw visiting supporters head for the exit as Chelsea's recent woes continued.
The Blues have now won just two of their previous 15 top-flight matches and sit 14 points off the Champions League places.
Tottenham sit fourth in the table, four points above fifth-placed Newcastle, who have two games in hand.
The hosts had come closest to breaking the deadlock in the early stages when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg saw his deflected effort go past a motionless Kepa Arrizabalaga but hit the right-hand post.
The biggest talking point of an underwhelming first half was referee Stuart Attwell's initial decision to send off Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech after a melee that saw visiting forward Kai Havertz and home defender Emerson Royal booked.
Having administered yellow cards to those players, Attwell dismissed the Morocco winger for a raised arm on the advice of his assistant referee before downgrading it to a yellow after the video assistant referee recommended that the official review his decision.
Oliver Skipp's thumping 20-yard effort just after the interval put the hosts in command and their victory was sealed when Harry Kane turned home Eric Dier's knock-down late on.
While the majority of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium were in celebratory mood in the final stages, Kane's goal saw visiting supporters head for the exit as Chelsea's recent woes continued.
The Blues have now won just two of their previous 15 top-flight matches and sit 14 points off the Champions League places.
Tottenham sit fourth in the table, four points above fifth-placed Newcastle, who have two games in hand.
The hosts had come closest to breaking the deadlock in the early stages when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg saw his deflected effort go past a motionless Kepa Arrizabalaga but hit the right-hand post.
The biggest talking point of an underwhelming first half was referee Stuart Attwell's initial decision to send off Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech after a melee that saw visiting forward Kai Havertz and home defender Emerson Royal booked.
Having administered yellow cards to those players, Attwell dismissed the Morocco winger for a raised arm on the advice of his assistant referee before downgrading it to a yellow after the video assistant referee recommended that the official review his decision.
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Never seen a more uninspiring manager than Potter who is on a mission to drown Chelsea, why not the Baord just suks up and reappoint Tuchel
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Manchester United and Crystal Palace have both been fined £55,000 by the FA after their players engaged in a mass confrontation earlier this month.
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Liverpool v Wolves (20.00 GMT)
A blow for Wolves as Matheus Cunha fails a fitness test following his ankle injury against Fulham on Friday.
Joao Moutinho comes in, with Julen Lopetegui appearing to switch to a three-man midfield as Ruben Neves and Mario Lemina keep their places.
Raul Jimenez leads the line, flanked by Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Nunes.
Wolves XI: Sa; Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Bueno; Moutinho, Neves, Lemina; Sarabia, Jimenez, Nunes.
Subs: Bentley, Ait-Nouri, Collins, Neto, Podence, Jonny, Diego Cota, Joao Gomes, Traore.
Liverpool v Wolves (20.00 GMT)
A blow for Wolves as Matheus Cunha fails a fitness test following his ankle injury against Fulham on Friday.
Joao Moutinho comes in, with Julen Lopetegui appearing to switch to a three-man midfield as Ruben Neves and Mario Lemina keep their places.
Raul Jimenez leads the line, flanked by Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Nunes.
Wolves XI: Sa; Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Bueno; Moutinho, Neves, Lemina; Sarabia, Jimenez, Nunes.
Subs: Bentley, Ait-Nouri, Collins, Neto, Podence, Jonny, Diego Cota, Joao Gomes, Traore.
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Liverpool and Manchester United managers Jurgen Klopp and Erik ten Hag have called for an end to "tragedy chanting" in a joint statement.
The two sides meet at Anfield on Sunday and Ten Hag called their rivalry "one of the greatest in world football".
It has occasionally been marred by rival supporters chanting about the Munich air disaster and the Heysel and Hillsborough tragedies.
But Liverpool boss Klopp told fans to "keep the passion and lose the poison".
Ten Hag added: "It is unacceptable to use the loss of life - in relation to any tragedy - to score points, and it is time for it to stop."
Manchester United and Leeds United "strongly condemned" chants about historic tragedies when they met at Elland Road last month.
At the time, the Premier League said it is "treating the issue of tragedy chanting as a priority and as a matter of urgency".
The two sides meet at Anfield on Sunday and Ten Hag called their rivalry "one of the greatest in world football".
It has occasionally been marred by rival supporters chanting about the Munich air disaster and the Heysel and Hillsborough tragedies.
But Liverpool boss Klopp told fans to "keep the passion and lose the poison".
Ten Hag added: "It is unacceptable to use the loss of life - in relation to any tragedy - to score points, and it is time for it to stop."
Manchester United and Leeds United "strongly condemned" chants about historic tragedies when they met at Elland Road last month.
At the time, the Premier League said it is "treating the issue of tragedy chanting as a priority and as a matter of urgency".
Phil Foden's superb solo goal helped Manchester City see off Newcastle and ensured the defending champions kept up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Foden struck after 15 minutes, gliding in from the right and holding off two challenges before seeing his shot deflected home off Sven Botman.
Newcastle responded well and were causing plenty of problems until City substitute Bernardo Silva slotted home to put the game out of their reach midway through the second half.
The win means City move to within two points of the Gunners, who play Bournemouth later on Saturday, while Newcastle remain fifth, four points behind Tottenham.
This was not the result that Magpies boss Eddie Howe wanted as his side looked to bounce back from last weekend's Carabao Cup final defeat, but there were plenty of positives for him in defeat.
His side were on top when Haaland set up Silva to make it 2-0 from the edge of the area, with Joelinton going close and substitute Alexander Isak denied by an onrushing Ederson.
Isak was particularly impressive whenever he was on the ball and his return to fitness will be a big boost for Newcastle, who have now won only one of their past eight league games, as they look to rescue their stalling season.
Foden struck after 15 minutes, gliding in from the right and holding off two challenges before seeing his shot deflected home off Sven Botman.
Newcastle responded well and were causing plenty of problems until City substitute Bernardo Silva slotted home to put the game out of their reach midway through the second half.
The win means City move to within two points of the Gunners, who play Bournemouth later on Saturday, while Newcastle remain fifth, four points behind Tottenham.
This was not the result that Magpies boss Eddie Howe wanted as his side looked to bounce back from last weekend's Carabao Cup final defeat, but there were plenty of positives for him in defeat.
His side were on top when Haaland set up Silva to make it 2-0 from the edge of the area, with Joelinton going close and substitute Alexander Isak denied by an onrushing Ederson.
Isak was particularly impressive whenever he was on the ball and his return to fitness will be a big boost for Newcastle, who have now won only one of their past eight league games, as they look to rescue their stalling season.
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Reiss Nelson scored a stunning 97th-minute winner as Premier League leaders Arsenal came from two goals down to beat Bournemouth.
Bournemouth had taken the lead after just 9.11 seconds through Philip Billing, and went 2-0 up via a Marco Senesi header.
However Arsenal pulled level with goals by Thomas Partey and Ben White, before Nelson struck.
The winger, making his first appearance since 12 November, slammed in from 25 yards in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
Arsenal's Premier League lead is restored to five points, after they had seemed certain to cede ground to Manchester City, winners over Newcastle in the early kick-off.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone after threatening a major upset - and beginning at top speed.
Billing's goal was the second-quickest in Premier League history - only Shane Long, who scored for Southampton after 7.69 seconds at Watford in April 2019, has netted faster.
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Bournemouth had taken the lead after just 9.11 seconds through Philip Billing, and went 2-0 up via a Marco Senesi header.
However Arsenal pulled level with goals by Thomas Partey and Ben White, before Nelson struck.
The winger, making his first appearance since 12 November, slammed in from 25 yards in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
Arsenal's Premier League lead is restored to five points, after they had seemed certain to cede ground to Manchester City, winners over Newcastle in the early kick-off.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone after threatening a major upset - and beginning at top speed.
Billing's goal was the second-quickest in Premier League history - only Shane Long, who scored for Southampton after 7.69 seconds at Watford in April 2019, has netted faster.
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Welsey Fofana scored his first Premier League goal for Chelsea as the Blues beat Leeds to ease the pressure on manager Graham Potter.
After a run of just one win in their past 15 games, there was a sense that three points were a must for Potter, despite insisting he retained the support of the club's owners before the game.
The Blues made a blistering start and could have been 3-0 up inside 30 minutes.
Kai Havertz was one-on-one with Leeds keeper Illan Meslier, while Joao Felix smashed a shot from distance against the crossbar before Ben Chilwell prodded wide from an excellent position.
After that there was a growing sense of deja vu around Stamford Bridge as Chelsea faded while Leeds grew into the game, with Jack Harrison sending a free-kick over the bar before the break.
But Fofana ended Chelsea's run of 396 minutes without a goal when he rose to head home from a corner early in the second half.
Leeds upped the pressure in the closing stages as the hosts dropped deep to try and hold on for a precious win, making for a nervous finale to the game for the home fans, but they held on to secure their second win this year.
Chelsea remain 10th despite the win while Leeds are 17th and one point above the relegation zone.
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After a run of just one win in their past 15 games, there was a sense that three points were a must for Potter, despite insisting he retained the support of the club's owners before the game.
The Blues made a blistering start and could have been 3-0 up inside 30 minutes.
Kai Havertz was one-on-one with Leeds keeper Illan Meslier, while Joao Felix smashed a shot from distance against the crossbar before Ben Chilwell prodded wide from an excellent position.
After that there was a growing sense of deja vu around Stamford Bridge as Chelsea faded while Leeds grew into the game, with Jack Harrison sending a free-kick over the bar before the break.
But Fofana ended Chelsea's run of 396 minutes without a goal when he rose to head home from a corner early in the second half.
Leeds upped the pressure in the closing stages as the hosts dropped deep to try and hold on for a precious win, making for a nervous finale to the game for the home fans, but they held on to secure their second win this year.
Chelsea remain 10th despite the win while Leeds are 17th and one point above the relegation zone.
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Brennan Johnson scored twice for Nottingham Forest to salvage a point against Everton, who missed the chance to move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
The visitors had led twice but the draw leaves them in the bottom three on goal difference behind Leeds United.
In an electrifying contest, Demarai Gray put Everton ahead from the penalty spot following Jonjo Shelvey's trip on Dwight McNeil.
But Forest were soon level. Toffees keeper Jordan Pickford parried out Morgan Gibbs-White's shot and Johnson coolly slotted in at the near post.
Abdoulaye Doucoure restored Everton's lead by nodding in from close range before half-time, but Johnson's delightful curler into the top corner with 13 minutes remaining earned a point for the hosts.
The visitors had led twice but the draw leaves them in the bottom three on goal difference behind Leeds United.
In an electrifying contest, Demarai Gray put Everton ahead from the penalty spot following Jonjo Shelvey's trip on Dwight McNeil.
But Forest were soon level. Toffees keeper Jordan Pickford parried out Morgan Gibbs-White's shot and Johnson coolly slotted in at the near post.
Abdoulaye Doucoure restored Everton's lead by nodding in from close range before half-time, but Johnson's delightful curler into the top corner with 13 minutes remaining earned a point for the hosts.
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HT: Liverpool 1-0 Man Utd
If Liverpool can hold onto this then they will move to within three points of the top four and they will have a game in hand over Tottenham.
Long way to go and, as we saw against West Ham and Barcelona, Manchester United are more than capable of turning things around.
If Liverpool can hold onto this then they will move to within three points of the top four and they will have a game in hand over Tottenham.
Long way to go and, as we saw against West Ham and Barcelona, Manchester United are more than capable of turning things around.
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FULL-TIME
Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd
It's all over!
An incredible result as Liverpool rip apart Manchester United with a devastating second half display.
Liverpool are back in the hunt for the top four in some style.
Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd
It's all over!
An incredible result as Liverpool rip apart Manchester United with a devastating second half display.
Liverpool are back in the hunt for the top four in some style.
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Liverpool belied their recent struggles to thrash Manchester United 7-0 as Mohamed Salah became their record Premier League goalscorer.
Cody Gakpo placed a shot in the bottom corner, Darwin Nunez headed in and Gakpo clipped a shot over David de Gea from Mohamed Salah's pass.
Salah scored a fine volley and Nunez headed in Jordan Henderson's cross.
Egyptian Salah scored again, his 129th league goal for the club, and Roberto Firmino added a seventh.
Cody Gakpo placed a shot in the bottom corner, Darwin Nunez headed in and Gakpo clipped a shot over David de Gea from Mohamed Salah's pass.
Salah scored a fine volley and Nunez headed in Jordan Henderson's cross.
Egyptian Salah scored again, his 129th league goal for the club, and Roberto Firmino added a seventh.
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Anfield was rocking today!
Ive seen LFC thrash teams, going way back to when we beat Palace 9-0 but this was brutal. Not just the scoreline but the manner of the victory esp in the 2nd half Liverpool players literally bullied the Utd players, took the ball off them often resulting in them on the ground.
Mohammed Salah was phenomenal, owned the pitch .
Congrats to him being LFCs leading PL score. A LFC legend forever.
Ive seen LFC thrash teams, going way back to when we beat Palace 9-0 but this was brutal. Not just the scoreline but the manner of the victory esp in the 2nd half Liverpool players literally bullied the Utd players, took the ball off them often resulting in them on the ground.
Mohammed Salah was phenomenal, owned the pitch .
Congrats to him being LFCs leading PL score. A LFC legend forever.
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Anfield was rocking today!
Ive seen LFC thrash teams, going way back to when we beat Palace 9-0 but this was brutal. Not just the scoreline but the manner of the victory esp in the 2nd half Liverpool players literally bullied the Utd players, took the ball off them often resulting in them on the ground.
Mohammed Salah was phenomenal, owned the pitch .
Congrats to him being LFCs leading PL score. A LFC legend forever.
Eid Mubarak to liverpool fans after being on holiday for 8 months.
I hope liverpool play like this vs City at Eithad.
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Khair Mubarak.
We usually play well against City.
But I can guarantee we will give it all as we did today when Arsenal arrive at Anfield in April.
