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Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic late winner as Arsenal earned a statement victory over defending Premier League champions Manchester City at Emirates Stadium.
A largely disappointing game was given a stunning finale four minutes from time just as both sides looked certain to have to settle for a point.
Making his return from a hamstring injury as a substitute, Martinelli's strike deflected in off Nathan Ake to earn Arsenal a first league win over City since December 2015.
It was a moment that sparked wild celebrations and put the Gunners level on points with north London rivals Tottenham at the top of the table.
The biggest talking point until the goal was how Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic somehow stayed on the pitch after successive late tackles on Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice.
City had the better early opportunities when Rice cleared off the line from Josko Gvardiol before Ake scooped a shot over the bar from close range.
Arsenal keeper David Raya, who had an uncertain time, was twice almost caught in possession on his line by Julian Alvarez.
But it was the home side who were elated as Martinelli, introduced off the bench for the second half, made that vital contribution.
A largely disappointing game was given a stunning finale four minutes from time just as both sides looked certain to have to settle for a point.
Making his return from a hamstring injury as a substitute, Martinelli's strike deflected in off Nathan Ake to earn Arsenal a first league win over City since December 2015.
It was a moment that sparked wild celebrations and put the Gunners level on points with north London rivals Tottenham at the top of the table.
The biggest talking point until the goal was how Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic somehow stayed on the pitch after successive late tackles on Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice.
City had the better early opportunities when Rice cleared off the line from Josko Gvardiol before Ake scooped a shot over the bar from close range.
Arsenal keeper David Raya, who had an uncertain time, was twice almost caught in possession on his line by Julian Alvarez.
But it was the home side who were elated as Martinelli, introduced off the bench for the second half, made that vital contribution.
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This could be one of the best seasons in recent years. Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City and Spurs are all genuine candidates for the title. We need a few wins now after losing to Spurs and drawing at Brighton. After the break we should win two home games versus Everton and Notts Forest getting us back on track. The VVD handball was checked properly by VAR unlike the Diaz goal versus Spurs. There is no comparison between what was clearly a goal with the ball in the net to a penalty appeal that was rejected. What happened to us versus Spurs has never happened in the EPL, even the ref accepted his massive error. Penalty appeals are regularly rejected.
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BREAKING: Nicolò Zaniolo and Sandro Tonali have been questioned by authorities.
This happens after being accused about possible involvement in illegal betting.
Aston Villa and Newcastle players have both left Italy training camp after speaking to the police.
This happens after being accused about possible involvement in illegal betting.
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The Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has confirmed that talks are taking place on introducing a hard salary cap to the Premier League for the first time.
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"He's very much available for selection."
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Mohamed Salah was the Merseyside derby match-winner with a second-half double as Liverpool defeated 10-man Everton in the Premier League.
Salah's confident penalty in front of the Kop End following Michael Keane's handball ended a frustrating 75 minutes for the home side and he added a late second as the Reds went top of the table on Saturday lunchtime.
It took the Egypt international's tally to 201 career league goals and victory maintained Liverpool's recent dominance over their neighbours in this fixture.
Jurgen Klopp's side searched for a way to break the deadlock in the second period after Ashley Young was sent off for two bookable offences, with both fouls coming on Luis Diaz.
The hosts had been finding it difficult to make in-roads despite having a man advantage, with many of their efforts from long range comfortable for Jordan Pickford to deal with.
The England international smothered Alexis Mac Allister's rasping effort and Darwin Nunez's strike, while dipping drives from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai both dropped narrowly over.
Everton maybe should have gone ahead in the opening couple of minutes but Dominic Calvert-Lewin could only divert his header straight at Alisson.
Dwight McNeil's curling effort was also deflected over the crossbar, but they were finally breached with 15 minutes to go and again in injury time, leaving Sean Dyche's side with only two wins in nine league games this season.
The two sides have had contrasting campaigns so far, with Liverpool looking to challenge for the title while Everton are languishing close to the relegation zone once more.
The 263rd Merseyside derby was a close affair but it was the Reds who came out on top once more, courtesy of star man Salah's thumping penalty and close-range finish in injury time.
The home supporters needed a lift and someone to stand up and provide the impetus for the result, and it was Salah who again provided it - although Liverpool may have had luck on their side.
The penalty was given after referee Craig Pawson came to the pitchside monitor and adjudged that Keane had handled the ball, while the official did not send Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate off following a foul on Everton forward Beto while already on a booking.
Reds boss Klopp reacted by immediately substituting Konte and bringing on Joel Matip as he successfully looked to hold on to a clean sheet.
Liverpool have a stranglehold on results in this fixture and have now lost just one in 28 meetings against the Blues, that solitary defeat coming at Anfield in February 2021.
But Liverpool's home form is formidable and it was always going be a big ask for a struggling Everton side to travel the short distance home with anything, as Klopp's side have lost just one of their last 45 matches on their own turf.
The German boss also surpassed former Liverpool and Everton boss Rafael Benitez as the manager with most derby wins in the Premier League with nine.
After Salah's opener, substitute Harvey Elliott forced Pickford into a fine save, tipping a vicious effort onto the crossbar, before Salah sealed victory in the 97th minute.
It could have been a very different result had Calvert-Lewin's early chance gone in, and it turned out to be their only shot on target in the game.
But the gameplan had to change after Young's red card, with the former England international failing to keep his cool in the pressurised situation of a derby.
Already on a booking, the full-back lunged in on Diaz for a second mistimed challenge and was dismissed on 38 minutes, much to the anger of Dyche.
The Everton manager will also point to Reds defender Konate doing similar in the second period when the match was goalless.
Everton were unable to spring a surprise after coming into the game in buoyant mood on the back of a 3-0 win over Bournemouth, and they return the short distance home across Stanley Park empty handed.
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Salah's confident penalty in front of the Kop End following Michael Keane's handball ended a frustrating 75 minutes for the home side and he added a late second as the Reds went top of the table on Saturday lunchtime.
It took the Egypt international's tally to 201 career league goals and victory maintained Liverpool's recent dominance over their neighbours in this fixture.
Jurgen Klopp's side searched for a way to break the deadlock in the second period after Ashley Young was sent off for two bookable offences, with both fouls coming on Luis Diaz.
The hosts had been finding it difficult to make in-roads despite having a man advantage, with many of their efforts from long range comfortable for Jordan Pickford to deal with.
The England international smothered Alexis Mac Allister's rasping effort and Darwin Nunez's strike, while dipping drives from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai both dropped narrowly over.
Everton maybe should have gone ahead in the opening couple of minutes but Dominic Calvert-Lewin could only divert his header straight at Alisson.
Dwight McNeil's curling effort was also deflected over the crossbar, but they were finally breached with 15 minutes to go and again in injury time, leaving Sean Dyche's side with only two wins in nine league games this season.
The two sides have had contrasting campaigns so far, with Liverpool looking to challenge for the title while Everton are languishing close to the relegation zone once more.
The 263rd Merseyside derby was a close affair but it was the Reds who came out on top once more, courtesy of star man Salah's thumping penalty and close-range finish in injury time.
The home supporters needed a lift and someone to stand up and provide the impetus for the result, and it was Salah who again provided it - although Liverpool may have had luck on their side.
The penalty was given after referee Craig Pawson came to the pitchside monitor and adjudged that Keane had handled the ball, while the official did not send Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate off following a foul on Everton forward Beto while already on a booking.
Reds boss Klopp reacted by immediately substituting Konte and bringing on Joel Matip as he successfully looked to hold on to a clean sheet.
Liverpool have a stranglehold on results in this fixture and have now lost just one in 28 meetings against the Blues, that solitary defeat coming at Anfield in February 2021.
But Liverpool's home form is formidable and it was always going be a big ask for a struggling Everton side to travel the short distance home with anything, as Klopp's side have lost just one of their last 45 matches on their own turf.
The German boss also surpassed former Liverpool and Everton boss Rafael Benitez as the manager with most derby wins in the Premier League with nine.
After Salah's opener, substitute Harvey Elliott forced Pickford into a fine save, tipping a vicious effort onto the crossbar, before Salah sealed victory in the 97th minute.
It could have been a very different result had Calvert-Lewin's early chance gone in, and it turned out to be their only shot on target in the game.
But the gameplan had to change after Young's red card, with the former England international failing to keep his cool in the pressurised situation of a derby.
Already on a booking, the full-back lunged in on Diaz for a second mistimed challenge and was dismissed on 38 minutes, much to the anger of Dyche.
The Everton manager will also point to Reds defender Konate doing similar in the second period when the match was goalless.
Everton were unable to spring a surprise after coming into the game in buoyant mood on the back of a 3-0 win over Bournemouth, and they return the short distance home across Stanley Park empty handed.
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Manchester City avoided a third consecutive Premier League defeat as two first-half goals secured victory over Brighton at Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola's side had lost their previous two top-flight matches - away to Wolves and Arsenal - and have never recorded three consecutive league defeats under the Spaniard.
The defending champions showed their intent early on as Julian Alvarez opened the scoring after just seven minutes, floating an effort over the head of Brighton keeper Jason Steele after a delightful run and cut-back from Jeremy Doku.
Erling Halaand ended a run of three matches without a goal 10 minutes later as he pounced on a Carlos Baleba mistake in the middle of the park and sent a thunderous left-footed shot into the back of the net.
A more composed second half from the visitors saw Ansu Fati capitalise on a poor Manuel Akanji clearance inside the penalty area.
The goal made for a nervy final period as City clung on and Brighton pushed for an equaliser with City forced to see out stoppage time with 10 men when Akanji was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Doku was a constant threat throughout down the left-hand side, setting up Alvarez for the opener and twice going close with long-range curling efforts.
Argentine forward Alvarez had the opportunity for a second with a curling free-kick and Phil Foden was unlucky not to see his effort nestle in the top corner.
The victory moves City top of the Premier League before Arsenal face Chelsea later on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola's side had lost their previous two top-flight matches - away to Wolves and Arsenal - and have never recorded three consecutive league defeats under the Spaniard.
The defending champions showed their intent early on as Julian Alvarez opened the scoring after just seven minutes, floating an effort over the head of Brighton keeper Jason Steele after a delightful run and cut-back from Jeremy Doku.
Erling Halaand ended a run of three matches without a goal 10 minutes later as he pounced on a Carlos Baleba mistake in the middle of the park and sent a thunderous left-footed shot into the back of the net.
A more composed second half from the visitors saw Ansu Fati capitalise on a poor Manuel Akanji clearance inside the penalty area.
The goal made for a nervy final period as City clung on and Brighton pushed for an equaliser with City forced to see out stoppage time with 10 men when Akanji was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Doku was a constant threat throughout down the left-hand side, setting up Alvarez for the opener and twice going close with long-range curling efforts.
Argentine forward Alvarez had the opportunity for a second with a curling free-kick and Phil Foden was unlucky not to see his effort nestle in the top corner.
The victory moves City top of the Premier League before Arsenal face Chelsea later on Saturday.
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Newcastle United propelled themselves into the race for Champions League qualification with a thumping victory over Crystal Palace at St James' Park.
First-half goals from Jacob Murphy, Anthony Gordon and Sean Longstaff were added to by Callum Wilson just past the hour as the Magpies climbed to fifth in the Premier League.
Roy Hodgson's visitors were never in the game and couldn't match Newcastle's intensity, but will hope it is a minor blip in what has been a fine start to the season.
Just four minutes in, Kieran Trippier found Murphy with a sumptuous first-time pass and the winger lifted the ball over Sam Johnstone, who was caught in no-man's land.
Initially called offside, VAR judged that Trippier's run in the build-up was impeccably timed, sending the St James' Park crowd wild.
Newcastle's stranglehold on the first half was released only sporadically by attacks from the visitors, and the hosts were out of sight by the break despite having squandered a number of chances.
Trippier and Murphy were causing havoc down the right, and their link-up led to a pinpoint cross for Gordon to finish at the back post in the final minute of normal time.
Longstaff then added the third, pouncing on a Marc Guehi slip to slot past the helpless Johnstone.
Palace started the second half with a few signs of life; a more organised counter-press helping them break through the Newcastle lines.
First-half goals from Jacob Murphy, Anthony Gordon and Sean Longstaff were added to by Callum Wilson just past the hour as the Magpies climbed to fifth in the Premier League.
Roy Hodgson's visitors were never in the game and couldn't match Newcastle's intensity, but will hope it is a minor blip in what has been a fine start to the season.
Just four minutes in, Kieran Trippier found Murphy with a sumptuous first-time pass and the winger lifted the ball over Sam Johnstone, who was caught in no-man's land.
Initially called offside, VAR judged that Trippier's run in the build-up was impeccably timed, sending the St James' Park crowd wild.
Newcastle's stranglehold on the first half was released only sporadically by attacks from the visitors, and the hosts were out of sight by the break despite having squandered a number of chances.
Trippier and Murphy were causing havoc down the right, and their link-up led to a pinpoint cross for Gordon to finish at the back post in the final minute of normal time.
Longstaff then added the third, pouncing on a Marc Guehi slip to slot past the helpless Johnstone.
Palace started the second half with a few signs of life; a more organised counter-press helping them break through the Newcastle lines.
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Wolves scored a late winner at Bournemouth to come from behind against 10 men after Lewis Cook was sent off in the second half.
Sasa Kalajdzic's 88th minute winner completed the visitors' second-half comeback after Matheus Cunha had cancelled out Dominic Solanke's opener.
Bournemouth played almost 40 minutes with 10 men after Cook was shown a straight red card after the break.
The Cherries are yet to win in the league this season.
Andoni Iraola's side looked on course to pick up a hard-fought point at Vitality Stadium, but a moment of foolishness from Cook - where he moved his head towards Hwang Hee-Chan in an off-the-ball scuffle - ultimately proved costly.
The sending off understandably gave Wolves control as they recorded more shots, more crosses, more passes and a higher possession percentage than their average across the season so far.
The visitors endured a largely frustrating afternoon on the south coast, but Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto's rash decision to play it short to Philip Billing led to the winning goal by substitute Kalajdzic.
It leaves winless Bournemouth in the relegation zone, while Wolves picked up their third victory in nine Premier League matches on manager Gary O'Neil's return to his former club.
"Honestly, I feel no different to when we beat Manchester City or Everton," said O'Neil.
"I have huge respect for everyone at Bournemouth who gave me the opportunity to manage a Premier League team. A funny experience being back, but I enjoyed our performance."
Sasa Kalajdzic's 88th minute winner completed the visitors' second-half comeback after Matheus Cunha had cancelled out Dominic Solanke's opener.
Bournemouth played almost 40 minutes with 10 men after Cook was shown a straight red card after the break.
The Cherries are yet to win in the league this season.
Andoni Iraola's side looked on course to pick up a hard-fought point at Vitality Stadium, but a moment of foolishness from Cook - where he moved his head towards Hwang Hee-Chan in an off-the-ball scuffle - ultimately proved costly.
The sending off understandably gave Wolves control as they recorded more shots, more crosses, more passes and a higher possession percentage than their average across the season so far.
The visitors endured a largely frustrating afternoon on the south coast, but Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto's rash decision to play it short to Philip Billing led to the winning goal by substitute Kalajdzic.
It leaves winless Bournemouth in the relegation zone, while Wolves picked up their third victory in nine Premier League matches on manager Gary O'Neil's return to his former club.
"Honestly, I feel no different to when we beat Manchester City or Everton," said O'Neil.
"I have huge respect for everyone at Bournemouth who gave me the opportunity to manage a Premier League team. A funny experience being back, but I enjoyed our performance."
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Brentford claimed their first home win of the season as spectacular goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Saman Ghoddos helped the Bees to a valuable three points against struggling Burnley.
Mbeumo steered Neal Maupay's pass into the top corner just past the hour mark to double the hosts' lead after Yoana Wissa had broken the deadlock in the first half.
Ghoddos completed the scoring with three minutes remaining, arrowing a powerful shot into the far corner from the edge of the penalty area.
Thomas Frank's team, who conceded two stoppage time goals at Old Trafford a fortnight ago, got the opener their early dominance deserved when Wissa turned in Mbeumo's low cross at the far post.
Maupay, making his first Brentford start since May 2019, thought he had given the hosts an eighth-minute lead when he nodded home Nathan Collins' cutback from a tight angle, but the Frenchman's header was controversially disallowed for offside against Kristoffer Ajer.
Burnley improved in the second half and should have pulled a goal back when Lyle Foster teed up Luca Koleosho with the score at 2-0, but the teenager somehow scuffed his shot past the post with the goal at his mercy.
Clarets defender Connor Roberts picked up a second yellow card late on after dragging Wissa to the floor, before Ghoddos put the seal on a comfortable Brentford victory.
The Bees move six points clear of the relegation zone, while Burnley remain in the bottom three.
Mbeumo steered Neal Maupay's pass into the top corner just past the hour mark to double the hosts' lead after Yoana Wissa had broken the deadlock in the first half.
Ghoddos completed the scoring with three minutes remaining, arrowing a powerful shot into the far corner from the edge of the penalty area.
Thomas Frank's team, who conceded two stoppage time goals at Old Trafford a fortnight ago, got the opener their early dominance deserved when Wissa turned in Mbeumo's low cross at the far post.
Maupay, making his first Brentford start since May 2019, thought he had given the hosts an eighth-minute lead when he nodded home Nathan Collins' cutback from a tight angle, but the Frenchman's header was controversially disallowed for offside against Kristoffer Ajer.
Burnley improved in the second half and should have pulled a goal back when Lyle Foster teed up Luca Koleosho with the score at 2-0, but the teenager somehow scuffed his shot past the post with the goal at his mercy.
Clarets defender Connor Roberts picked up a second yellow card late on after dragging Wissa to the floor, before Ghoddos put the seal on a comfortable Brentford victory.
The Bees move six points clear of the relegation zone, while Burnley remain in the bottom three.
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Leeds United fought back from 2-0 down at Norwich City as Daniel Farke's return to Carrow Road ended in a thrilling Championship win.
Shane Duffy's glancing near-post header from Gabriel Sara's corner gave City an early lead before Sara dribbled his way through the Whites defence to smash a fine second into the top corner just before half-time.
Leeds had wasted a glut of first-half chances but clawed one back when Duffy inadvertently guided Daniel James' cutback into his own net.
Crysencio Summerville then took charge, curling in a fine equaliser before finishing off a rapid break for the winner with five minutes left.
The Dutchman's double gave Leeds three straight league wins for the first time since May 2021 and lifted them up to third, within six points of second-placed Ipswich, while a fifth defeat in eight leaves David Wagner's stuttering Canaries in 10th.
Farke made his first return to Carrow Road since being sacked two years ago with his new charges in good form, but it was Norwich who started brightly. Duffy profited with his first goal for the club and then had an identical second ruled out for a push in a frantic and open first half.
Farke's side began to pick their way through the City rearguard with ease as Glen Kamara and Joel Piroe fired good chances wide when well placed, and James also blazed over when clean through.
Norwich lost goalkeeper Angus Gunn to what looked like a thigh problem as the tide continued to turn against the hosts, only for some Brazilian magic from Sara to put City seemingly in control.
After seeing his side miss a glut of chances, Farke sensed his opportunity after Duffy's own goal and sent on Patrick Bamford and the returning Wilfried Gnonto, showing off Leeds' attacking riches.
Norwich tried to hang on, but the incessant pressure inevitably told and it was no surprise when Summerville's eight-minute brace turned the game on its head.
Shane Duffy's glancing near-post header from Gabriel Sara's corner gave City an early lead before Sara dribbled his way through the Whites defence to smash a fine second into the top corner just before half-time.
Leeds had wasted a glut of first-half chances but clawed one back when Duffy inadvertently guided Daniel James' cutback into his own net.
Crysencio Summerville then took charge, curling in a fine equaliser before finishing off a rapid break for the winner with five minutes left.
The Dutchman's double gave Leeds three straight league wins for the first time since May 2021 and lifted them up to third, within six points of second-placed Ipswich, while a fifth defeat in eight leaves David Wagner's stuttering Canaries in 10th.
Farke made his first return to Carrow Road since being sacked two years ago with his new charges in good form, but it was Norwich who started brightly. Duffy profited with his first goal for the club and then had an identical second ruled out for a push in a frantic and open first half.
Farke's side began to pick their way through the City rearguard with ease as Glen Kamara and Joel Piroe fired good chances wide when well placed, and James also blazed over when clean through.
Norwich lost goalkeeper Angus Gunn to what looked like a thigh problem as the tide continued to turn against the hosts, only for some Brazilian magic from Sara to put City seemingly in control.
After seeing his side miss a glut of chances, Farke sensed his opportunity after Duffy's own goal and sent on Patrick Bamford and the returning Wilfried Gnonto, showing off Leeds' attacking riches.
Norwich tried to hang on, but the incessant pressure inevitably told and it was no surprise when Summerville's eight-minute brace turned the game on its head.
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Arsenal staged a stunning late fightback to earn a point at Stamford Bridge just as Chelsea looked about to enjoy their finest victory under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Chelsea were in complete control after Cole Palmer put them ahead from the penalty spot in the 15th minutes, with William Saliba penalised for handball following the intervention of the video assistant referee.
Arsenal looked certain to slump to their first Premier League defeat of the season when Mykhailo Mudryk's speculative effort from out wide caught Arsenal keeper David Raya stranded and out of position three minutes after the break.
Arsenal were sloppy and struggled to create anything until they were gifted a lifeline with 13 minutes left, Declan Rice sending Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez's poor clearance back past him into the net.
And, remarkably, they were level seven minutes later when substitute Leandro Trossard made a decisive first contribution, stealing in at the far post to score as Chelsea hesitated in dealing with Bukayo Saka's cross.
Chelsea were in complete control after Cole Palmer put them ahead from the penalty spot in the 15th minutes, with William Saliba penalised for handball following the intervention of the video assistant referee.
Arsenal looked certain to slump to their first Premier League defeat of the season when Mykhailo Mudryk's speculative effort from out wide caught Arsenal keeper David Raya stranded and out of position three minutes after the break.
Arsenal were sloppy and struggled to create anything until they were gifted a lifeline with 13 minutes left, Declan Rice sending Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez's poor clearance back past him into the net.
And, remarkably, they were level seven minutes later when substitute Leandro Trossard made a decisive first contribution, stealing in at the far post to score as Chelsea hesitated in dealing with Bukayo Saka's cross.
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Diogo Dalot curled home a suitably spectacular winner as Manchester United secured the win they craved over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane to mark the passing of legendary former player Sir Bobby Charlton.
Having said before the game United 'have to win for Sir Bobby' following the announcement of Charlton's passing four hours before kick-off, it was appropriate in-form midfielder Scott McTominay should put the visitors ahead with a well-taken effort just before the half hour.
But after Oli McBurnie had drilled a superb penalty into the corner after McTominay had handled just six minutes later, it was left to Dalot to provide the appropriate ending in honour of the man who scored so many memorable goals during the 17 years at Old Trafford in which he became one of the greatest Englishman to ever lace up his boots.
Sheffield United keeper Wes Foderingham got his hand to Dalot's well-struck 25-yard effort but was unable to keep it out as it rippled into the roof of the net.
It was harsh luck on the home side, who were the better for long periods, particularly in the first-half.
But they lack the touch of class needed to go with their eye-catching approach play and, with one point from nine games, remain bottom of the Premier League and in massive trouble with less than a quarter of the campaign gone.
For Erik ten Hag's side, it was a game they had to win if they are not to lose touch completely with their top four rivals although, on a day like today, paying a fitting tribute to Charlton's memory provided their main motivation.
Having said before the game United 'have to win for Sir Bobby' following the announcement of Charlton's passing four hours before kick-off, it was appropriate in-form midfielder Scott McTominay should put the visitors ahead with a well-taken effort just before the half hour.
But after Oli McBurnie had drilled a superb penalty into the corner after McTominay had handled just six minutes later, it was left to Dalot to provide the appropriate ending in honour of the man who scored so many memorable goals during the 17 years at Old Trafford in which he became one of the greatest Englishman to ever lace up his boots.
Sheffield United keeper Wes Foderingham got his hand to Dalot's well-struck 25-yard effort but was unable to keep it out as it rippled into the roof of the net.
It was harsh luck on the home side, who were the better for long periods, particularly in the first-half.
But they lack the touch of class needed to go with their eye-catching approach play and, with one point from nine games, remain bottom of the Premier League and in massive trouble with less than a quarter of the campaign gone.
For Erik ten Hag's side, it was a game they had to win if they are not to lose touch completely with their top four rivals although, on a day like today, paying a fitting tribute to Charlton's memory provided their main motivation.
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Douglas Luiz's two goals propelled Aston Villa to a dominant 4-1 triumph over West Ham United, propelling the Midlands club to the fifth position in the Premier League on Sunday.
Luiz found the back of the net on two occasions, with his second goal coming from the penalty spot, firmly establishing Unai Emery's team in the driver's seat.
A shot by Jarrod Bowen, which took a deflection, provided a glimmer of hope for the visiting team, and they came close to leveling the score before Ollie Watkins sealed the deal with a magnificent finish following a swift counter-attack.
Leon Bailey, a substitute, added the finishing touch with a fantastic fourth goal, cutting in from the right.
Aston Villa, riding high, has not lost in their last five league matches, amassing 19 points from nine games, just one point shy of the top four.
West Ham currently occupies ninth place with 14 points.
Luiz found the back of the net on two occasions, with his second goal coming from the penalty spot, firmly establishing Unai Emery's team in the driver's seat.
A shot by Jarrod Bowen, which took a deflection, provided a glimmer of hope for the visiting team, and they came close to leveling the score before Ollie Watkins sealed the deal with a magnificent finish following a swift counter-attack.
Leon Bailey, a substitute, added the finishing touch with a fantastic fourth goal, cutting in from the right.
Aston Villa, riding high, has not lost in their last five league matches, amassing 19 points from nine games, just one point shy of the top four.
West Ham currently occupies ninth place with 14 points.
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Manchester City - 74
Aston Villa - 62
Arsenal - 62
Liverpool - 59
Manchester Utd - 58
Brighton - 54
Newcastle - 53
Spurs - 50
Manchester City - 74
Aston Villa - 62
Arsenal - 62
Liverpool - 59
Manchester Utd - 58
Brighton - 54
Newcastle - 53
Spurs - 50
Tottenham Hotspur returned to the top of the Premier League as goals from Son Heung-min and James Maddison comfortably saw off Fulham.
Spurs had only dropped points this season in London derbies - against Arsenal and Brentford - but they were always in control against a limited Fulham side.
Captain Son curled in an excellent goal in the 36th minute after Calvin Bassey's poor pass was cut out by Micky van de Ven.
Maddison doubled the lead in the second half with an almost identical goal, as another Bassey pass was cut out and the England playmaker was teed up by Son to slot home confidently.
Fulham went closest when Joao Palhinha forced Guglielmo Vicario into an impressive stop with a header from a corner.
Tottenham have made an impressive start to life under Ange Postecoglou and they began the game with the air of a team full of confidence.
Richarlison curled a shot wide when he should have done better after he was set up by Dejan Kulusevski, but Son soon curled in the opener for his seventh goal of the season.
Tottenham could have made it 2-0 before half-time but Kulusevski's effort was blocked from close range after some excellent play involving Maddison, Son and Destiny Udogie.
Fulham caused Tottenham problems on the counter attack at times but could not make Spurs pay before Maddison's goal secured the win to move Spurs two points clear of Manchester City at the top of the league.
Spurs had only dropped points this season in London derbies - against Arsenal and Brentford - but they were always in control against a limited Fulham side.
Captain Son curled in an excellent goal in the 36th minute after Calvin Bassey's poor pass was cut out by Micky van de Ven.
Maddison doubled the lead in the second half with an almost identical goal, as another Bassey pass was cut out and the England playmaker was teed up by Son to slot home confidently.
Fulham went closest when Joao Palhinha forced Guglielmo Vicario into an impressive stop with a header from a corner.
Tottenham have made an impressive start to life under Ange Postecoglou and they began the game with the air of a team full of confidence.
Richarlison curled a shot wide when he should have done better after he was set up by Dejan Kulusevski, but Son soon curled in the opener for his seventh goal of the season.
Tottenham could have made it 2-0 before half-time but Kulusevski's effort was blocked from close range after some excellent play involving Maddison, Son and Destiny Udogie.
Fulham caused Tottenham problems on the counter attack at times but could not make Spurs pay before Maddison's goal secured the win to move Spurs two points clear of Manchester City at the top of the league.
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Tottenham Hotspur moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table and continued their superb start to the season with a win at Crystal Palace.
The visitors took control after the break and benefitted from a huge slice of fortune with the opener when Palace defender Joel Ward turned James Maddison's cross into his own net.
Maddison was key to the second too as his interplay with Brennan Johnson ended with Son Heung-min firing home his eighth goal of the season.
Jordan Ayew thumped in a stunning strike after taking the ball down on his chest in stoppage time for Palace, but there was to be no equaliser as Tottenham secured yet another victory under new boss Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian has breathed new life into his side since joining from Celtic in the summer and this win extended Spurs' run to eight wins and two draws from their opening 10 games.
The victory means Tottenham move on to 26 points, five ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, who both have a game in hand and can close the gap over the weekend.
The visitors took control after the break and benefitted from a huge slice of fortune with the opener when Palace defender Joel Ward turned James Maddison's cross into his own net.
Maddison was key to the second too as his interplay with Brennan Johnson ended with Son Heung-min firing home his eighth goal of the season.
Jordan Ayew thumped in a stunning strike after taking the ball down on his chest in stoppage time for Palace, but there was to be no equaliser as Tottenham secured yet another victory under new boss Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian has breathed new life into his side since joining from Celtic in the summer and this win extended Spurs' run to eight wins and two draws from their opening 10 games.
The victory means Tottenham move on to 26 points, five ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, who both have a game in hand and can close the gap over the weekend.
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Chelsea 0-2 Brentford
Brentford have won at Stamford Bridge for the third straight Premier League game.
What a performance from Thomas Frank's men. An away game masterclass.
Brentford held on for their third Premier League win of the season as goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo sank a wasteful Chelsea in the West London derby at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues were largely the better side but were punished through Pinnock's thumping header from Mbeumo's wicked cross.
With Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez up the field for a late corner, Neal Maupay led a Brentford counter-attack and set up Mbeumo for the Bees' second.
Chelsea, who went closest in the first half when Noni Madueke struck the woodwork, slipped to a ninth home defeat this year thanks to some poor finishing.
Brentford keeper Mark Flekken was never truly stretched and they defended resolutely before hitting Chelsea on the break.
Chelsea 0-2 Brentford
Brentford have won at Stamford Bridge for the third straight Premier League game.
What a performance from Thomas Frank's men. An away game masterclass.
Brentford held on for their third Premier League win of the season as goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo sank a wasteful Chelsea in the West London derby at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues were largely the better side but were punished through Pinnock's thumping header from Mbeumo's wicked cross.
With Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez up the field for a late corner, Neal Maupay led a Brentford counter-attack and set up Mbeumo for the Bees' second.
Chelsea, who went closest in the first half when Noni Madueke struck the woodwork, slipped to a ninth home defeat this year thanks to some poor finishing.
Brentford keeper Mark Flekken was never truly stretched and they defended resolutely before hitting Chelsea on the break.
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First sub Mbeumo coming in clutch for Udogie with that 11 point haul.
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FULL TIME: Arsenal 5-0 Sheffield United
Eddie Nketiah scored his first Premier League hat-trick as Arsenal extended their unbeaten start to the season with victory over Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium.
He opened the scoring with a deft touch and swivelled finish after Declan Rice's threaded ball caught out the United defence.
Nketiah's thumping effort into the roof of the net increased Arsenal's lead against Paul Heckingbottom's struggling side.
A sensational strike from 25 yards completed a perfect afternoon for the England forward, who has five league goals this season.
Fabio Vieira scored a late penalty after the video assistant referee (VAR) adjudged Oliver Norwood to have fouled him inside the area.
Takehiro Tomiyasu got on the end of a flick from Mohamed Elneny and poked home from a corner in stoppage time.
Victory lifted Arsenal up to second in the table, two points behind north London rivals Tottenham.
Eddie Nketiah scored his first Premier League hat-trick as Arsenal extended their unbeaten start to the season with victory over Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium.
He opened the scoring with a deft touch and swivelled finish after Declan Rice's threaded ball caught out the United defence.
Nketiah's thumping effort into the roof of the net increased Arsenal's lead against Paul Heckingbottom's struggling side.
A sensational strike from 25 yards completed a perfect afternoon for the England forward, who has five league goals this season.
Fabio Vieira scored a late penalty after the video assistant referee (VAR) adjudged Oliver Norwood to have fouled him inside the area.
Takehiro Tomiyasu got on the end of a flick from Mohamed Elneny and poked home from a corner in stoppage time.
Victory lifted Arsenal up to second in the table, two points behind north London rivals Tottenham.
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FULL TIME: AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Burnley
Philip Billing's stunning second-half strike helped Bournemouth claim their first Premier League win of the season against fellow strugglers Burnley.
After collecting the ball just inside the visitors' half, Billing spotted goalkeeper James Trafford off his line before sending a looping effort over the head of the 21-year-old, who got a hand to the shot but was unable to keep it out.
Charlie Taylor's first goal for Burnley - a fierce shot past goalkeeper Andrei Radu from the edge of the area - had given the visitors an early lead at the Vitality Stadium.
But Bournemouth responded well and restored parity when Antoine Semenyo robbed Taylor of the ball and sent a low finish across Trafford and into the far corner.
Marcus Tavernier had missed a glorious opportunity to equalise moments before Semenyo's goal, while Chris Mepham, Billing and Dominic Solanke all spurned good openings as the Cherries threatened.
Second-half substitute Jay Rodriguez thought he had salvaged a point for Burnley late on, but his effort was ruled out for the narrowest of offsides after a lengthy review by the video assistant referee.
The win relieves some of the pressure on Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, whose side climb above their opponents and out of the relegation zone.
Philip Billing's stunning second-half strike helped Bournemouth claim their first Premier League win of the season against fellow strugglers Burnley.
After collecting the ball just inside the visitors' half, Billing spotted goalkeeper James Trafford off his line before sending a looping effort over the head of the 21-year-old, who got a hand to the shot but was unable to keep it out.
Charlie Taylor's first goal for Burnley - a fierce shot past goalkeeper Andrei Radu from the edge of the area - had given the visitors an early lead at the Vitality Stadium.
But Bournemouth responded well and restored parity when Antoine Semenyo robbed Taylor of the ball and sent a low finish across Trafford and into the far corner.
Marcus Tavernier had missed a glorious opportunity to equalise moments before Semenyo's goal, while Chris Mepham, Billing and Dominic Solanke all spurned good openings as the Cherries threatened.
Second-half substitute Jay Rodriguez thought he had salvaged a point for Burnley late on, but his effort was ruled out for the narrowest of offsides after a lengthy review by the video assistant referee.
The win relieves some of the pressure on Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, whose side climb above their opponents and out of the relegation zone.
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Wolves extended their Premier League unbeaten run to five matches with a hard-fought draw at home to Newcastle United.
Newcastle, who haven't lost in their last six league games, twice led through Callum Wilson goals, but Wolves came from behind to secure a point.
Wilson stepped up as the replacement for the injured Alexander Isak with an acrobatic opener, burying a hooked effort into the net after Toti failed to clear the Newcastle striker's initial close-range effort.
Wolves showed significant promise going forwards and regularly threatened the visitors, with keeper Nick Pope being called into action to beat away efforts from Matheus Cunha and Pedro Neto.
There was nothing Pope could do, though, when Neto - later carried off with a hamstring injury - whipped a pinpoint delivery into the box from a corner and Mario Lemina rose to thunder home a diving header.
There were more twists in an open first half and Wilson claimed his second from the penalty spot after Hwang Hee-chan was deemed to have fouled Fabian Schar - the effort just enough to find the net despite Jose Sa getting a hand to it.
But Wolves fought for a way back and Hwang got his sixth consecutive goal at Molineux, tucking past Pope after a clever turn to make amends for conceding the earlier spot-kick.
The point left Newcastle sitting in sixth spot, two points off the European qualification spots, while Wolves are 12th.
Newcastle, who haven't lost in their last six league games, twice led through Callum Wilson goals, but Wolves came from behind to secure a point.
Wilson stepped up as the replacement for the injured Alexander Isak with an acrobatic opener, burying a hooked effort into the net after Toti failed to clear the Newcastle striker's initial close-range effort.
Wolves showed significant promise going forwards and regularly threatened the visitors, with keeper Nick Pope being called into action to beat away efforts from Matheus Cunha and Pedro Neto.
There was nothing Pope could do, though, when Neto - later carried off with a hamstring injury - whipped a pinpoint delivery into the box from a corner and Mario Lemina rose to thunder home a diving header.
There were more twists in an open first half and Wilson claimed his second from the penalty spot after Hwang Hee-chan was deemed to have fouled Fabian Schar - the effort just enough to find the net despite Jose Sa getting a hand to it.
But Wolves fought for a way back and Hwang got his sixth consecutive goal at Molineux, tucking past Pope after a clever turn to make amends for conceding the earlier spot-kick.
The point left Newcastle sitting in sixth spot, two points off the European qualification spots, while Wolves are 12th.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin's piece of brilliance ensured Everton secured a vital Premier League victory in their first game since the death of chairman Bill Kenwright.
On a poignant day for the Merseyside club, striker Calvert-Lewin turned his marker with a clever flick before firing low into the bottom corner.
It was a rare moment of quality in a scrappy encounter where both sides struggled to create chances.
Calvert-Lewin had described Kenwright, who died last Monday aged 78, as a "great man"; the striker was the difference maker as Everton became only the fourth team to beat West Ham at home this year.
However, the Toffees needed keeper Jordan Pickford to be alert in stoppage time in order to clinch victory.
The England international barely had a save to make before beating away a fierce volley from Hammers substitute Said Benhrama.
Everton move five points clear of the relegation zone as result, although they remain fifth from bottom in the table.
West Ham, who stay ninth, have won just one of their past six Premier League games as their strong start to the season continues to fade.
Source: BBC Sports
On a poignant day for the Merseyside club, striker Calvert-Lewin turned his marker with a clever flick before firing low into the bottom corner.
It was a rare moment of quality in a scrappy encounter where both sides struggled to create chances.
Calvert-Lewin had described Kenwright, who died last Monday aged 78, as a "great man"; the striker was the difference maker as Everton became only the fourth team to beat West Ham at home this year.
However, the Toffees needed keeper Jordan Pickford to be alert in stoppage time in order to clinch victory.
The England international barely had a save to make before beating away a fierce volley from Hammers substitute Said Benhrama.
Everton move five points clear of the relegation zone as result, although they remain fifth from bottom in the table.
West Ham, who stay ninth, have won just one of their past six Premier League games as their strong start to the season continues to fade.
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Aston Villa claimed their fifth win in six Premier League games with a comfortable victory over Luton Town at Villa Park.
John McGinn opened the scoring in the first half with his fourth goal of the season, controlling the ball from a corner before firing into the back of the net.
Moussa Diaby added a second soon after the break as he drove home from inside the box, and the forward was instrumental in the third.
He used his pace to chase a ball over the top before his cross was turned in by Luton captain Tom Lockyer for an own goal.
Luton never looked like getting anything from the game and failed to manage a shot on goal until the hour mark, when Ross Barkley sent a rising effort from distance well over the bar.
But they did get a consolation late on in unusual circumstances as a header by Villa defender Ezri Konsa bounced back off the bar and in off goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
The win means Villa have an impressive 22 points from 10 Premier League games as they continue their fine form under manager Unai Emery.
Defeat for Luton, meanwhile, leaves them in the relegation zone and one point from safety.
John McGinn opened the scoring in the first half with his fourth goal of the season, controlling the ball from a corner before firing into the back of the net.
Moussa Diaby added a second soon after the break as he drove home from inside the box, and the forward was instrumental in the third.
He used his pace to chase a ball over the top before his cross was turned in by Luton captain Tom Lockyer for an own goal.
Luton never looked like getting anything from the game and failed to manage a shot on goal until the hour mark, when Ross Barkley sent a rising effort from distance well over the bar.
But they did get a consolation late on in unusual circumstances as a header by Villa defender Ezri Konsa bounced back off the bar and in off goalkeeper Emi Martinez.
The win means Villa have an impressive 22 points from 10 Premier League games as they continue their fine form under manager Unai Emery.
Defeat for Luton, meanwhile, leaves them in the relegation zone and one point from safety.
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Joao Palhinha netted the equaliser as Fulham fought back from a goal down to draw at Brighton and leave the hosts without a win in four Premier League games.
Evan Ferguson gave Brighton a deserved lead as the home side put in a commanding display in the opening 45 minutes at the Amex Stadium.
But as the rain poured, Brighton lost their way in the second half and Portugal international Palhinha made them pay after possession was cheaply gifted to Fulham deep in opposition territory.
Brighton regained control after being pegged back but Fulham defended stoutly, restricting the hosts to just one good opening when substitute Ansu Fati was denied by Bernd Leno.
The Seagulls are now seventh in the table, while Fulham remain 14th.
Evan Ferguson gave Brighton a deserved lead as the home side put in a commanding display in the opening 45 minutes at the Amex Stadium.
But as the rain poured, Brighton lost their way in the second half and Portugal international Palhinha made them pay after possession was cheaply gifted to Fulham deep in opposition territory.
Brighton regained control after being pegged back but Fulham defended stoutly, restricting the hosts to just one good opening when substitute Ansu Fati was denied by Bernd Leno.
The Seagulls are now seventh in the table, while Fulham remain 14th.
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Fulham 0-1 Man Utd
A stoppage-time goal from Bruno Fernandes gives Manchester United a big three points away from home.
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Bruno Fernandes scored a 91st-minute winner against Fulham to alleviate the pressure on Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
United looked to be heading for another game without a win or a goal when Fernandes drilled low past Bernd Leno.
In a poor game of few chances, Scott McTominay thought he had given the visitors an eighth-minute lead but it was ruled out for offside after referee John Brooks viewed it on the pitchside monitor.
Fernandes, before his winner, forced Bernd Leno into an acrobatic save while Andre Onana made two saves to deny Harry Wilson and Joao Palhinha.
Fulham 0-1 Man Utd
A stoppage-time goal from Bruno Fernandes gives Manchester United a big three points away from home.
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Bruno Fernandes scored a 91st-minute winner against Fulham to alleviate the pressure on Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
United looked to be heading for another game without a win or a goal when Fernandes drilled low past Bernd Leno.
In a poor game of few chances, Scott McTominay thought he had given the visitors an eighth-minute lead but it was ruled out for offside after referee John Brooks viewed it on the pitchside monitor.
Fernandes, before his winner, forced Bernd Leno into an acrobatic save while Andre Onana made two saves to deny Harry Wilson and Joao Palhinha.
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Brentford 3-2 West Ham United
Nathan Collins scored his first Brentford goal to seal victory in a highly entertaining encounter against West Ham at Gtech Community Stadium.
Both sides held the lead at points as the goals flowed on a cold and wet afternoon in west London.
Neal Maupay put the hosts in front early on, volleying beyond Alphonse Areola after West Ham failed to clear their lines on several occasions.
West Ham, though, hit back with two quickfire goals through Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen to go in at half-time with the advantage.
Brentford came out with intent after the restart and were able to turn the game on its head once again. An own goal from West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos levelled the score, before Collins rose highest to meet Mathias Jensen's cross for the winner.
The victory is Brentford's third in succession and moves them up one place to ninth, while West Ham drop to 11th without a win in their past four Premier League games.
Nathan Collins scored his first Brentford goal to seal victory in a highly entertaining encounter against West Ham at Gtech Community Stadium.
Both sides held the lead at points as the goals flowed on a cold and wet afternoon in west London.
Neal Maupay put the hosts in front early on, volleying beyond Alphonse Areola after West Ham failed to clear their lines on several occasions.
West Ham, though, hit back with two quickfire goals through Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen to go in at half-time with the advantage.
Brentford came out with intent after the restart and were able to turn the game on its head once again. An own goal from West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos levelled the score, before Collins rose highest to meet Mathias Jensen's cross for the winner.
The victory is Brentford's third in succession and moves them up one place to ninth, while West Ham drop to 11th without a win in their past four Premier League games.
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Burnley 0-2 Crystal Palace
Burnley became the first team in English top-flight history to lose their first six home games of a season as they were beaten by Crystal Palace at Turf Moor.
Jeffrey Schlupp slid home Jordan Ayew's ball across the face of the Burnley goal to punish Jordan Beyer's error and put Palace ahead.
They sealed the points on the break in stoppage time as substitute Eberechi Eze teed up Tyrick Mitchell to steer beyond James Trafford and keep the Clarets rooted in the Premier League's bottom three, in 19th place.
Those were Palace's only real clear-cut chances of the match as Vincent Kompany's hosts were once again punished for switching off, despite having far more of the ball and creating several good opportunities.
Zeki Amdouni sent a free header wide after only two minutes, while Johann Berg Gudmundsson spurned their best opening by dragging wastefully wide from the lively Luca Koleosho's pull-back after the break.
Palace keeper Sam Johnstone made an excellent fingertip second-half save to thwart Josh Brownhill's 20-yard curler and also reacted smartly to foil Jay Rodriguez and substitute Wilson Odobert.
The loss set a new unwanted club record of eight successive top-flight home defeats for Burnley, who also lost their final two games at Turf Moor when they were relegated from the Premier League in 2021-22.
Roy Hodgson's Palace, meanwhile, climb into the top half of the table, up to 10th, bouncing back after defeats by Newcastle and Tottenham.
Burnley became the first team in English top-flight history to lose their first six home games of a season as they were beaten by Crystal Palace at Turf Moor.
Jeffrey Schlupp slid home Jordan Ayew's ball across the face of the Burnley goal to punish Jordan Beyer's error and put Palace ahead.
They sealed the points on the break in stoppage time as substitute Eberechi Eze teed up Tyrick Mitchell to steer beyond James Trafford and keep the Clarets rooted in the Premier League's bottom three, in 19th place.
Those were Palace's only real clear-cut chances of the match as Vincent Kompany's hosts were once again punished for switching off, despite having far more of the ball and creating several good opportunities.
Zeki Amdouni sent a free header wide after only two minutes, while Johann Berg Gudmundsson spurned their best opening by dragging wastefully wide from the lively Luca Koleosho's pull-back after the break.
Palace keeper Sam Johnstone made an excellent fingertip second-half save to thwart Josh Brownhill's 20-yard curler and also reacted smartly to foil Jay Rodriguez and substitute Wilson Odobert.
The loss set a new unwanted club record of eight successive top-flight home defeats for Burnley, who also lost their final two games at Turf Moor when they were relegated from the Premier League in 2021-22.
Roy Hodgson's Palace, meanwhile, climb into the top half of the table, up to 10th, bouncing back after defeats by Newcastle and Tottenham.
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Everton 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Ashley Young's unfortunate own goal allowed Brighton to salvage a late Premier League point at Everton.
The visitors were being contained by a resolute Everton backline before Kaoru Mitoma's cross from the left took on 83 minutes took a deflection off Young and looped in over Jordan Pickford.
It was a cruel finish to the game for Sean Dyche's side, who had snuffed out the danger for most of the game but were unable to cling on to the lead given them by Vitaliy Mykolenko's early goal.
Ukraine full-back Mykolenko fired home a strike which deflected in off Lewis Dunk at the near post after only seven minutes, after the visitors could not clear his initial effort.
Brighton captain Dunk thought he had made amends by converting a stunning volley from Pascal Gross' free-kick, but the effort was ruled out by VAR for offside.
The visiting centre-half also forced Jordan Pickford into a fine save in the second period with a dipping free-kick, before Young's unlucky intervention gave them a draw.
Ashley Young's unfortunate own goal allowed Brighton to salvage a late Premier League point at Everton.
The visitors were being contained by a resolute Everton backline before Kaoru Mitoma's cross from the left took on 83 minutes took a deflection off Young and looped in over Jordan Pickford.
It was a cruel finish to the game for Sean Dyche's side, who had snuffed out the danger for most of the game but were unable to cling on to the lead given them by Vitaliy Mykolenko's early goal.
Ukraine full-back Mykolenko fired home a strike which deflected in off Lewis Dunk at the near post after only seven minutes, after the visitors could not clear his initial effort.
Brighton captain Dunk thought he had made amends by converting a stunning volley from Pascal Gross' free-kick, but the effort was ruled out by VAR for offside.
The visiting centre-half also forced Jordan Pickford into a fine save in the second period with a dipping free-kick, before Young's unlucky intervention gave them a draw.
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Manchester City 6-1 AFC Bournemouth
Jeremy Doku produced a sparkling performance as Manchester City moved top of the Premier League by thrashing Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium.
The 21-year-old Belgium winger opened the scoring with a scuffed finish after half an hour following a one-two with Rodri, and proceeded to set up the next four.
Bernardo Silva slotted home the second from Doku's cutback and City scored their third in seven first-half minutes when the Belgian's left-foot shot then deflected in off Manuel Akanji.
City took off top-scorer Erling Haaland at half-time after the striker hobbled down the tunnel at the break but the goals kept coming for the home side.
Doku teed up Phil Foden to thump in the fourth and, after Luis Sinisterra had pulled one back for Bournemouth, he sent Bernardo clear to dink the ball over Bournemouth goalkeeper Andrei Radu for number five.
Nathan Ake completed the scoring with a close-range diving header from Oscar Bobb's cross as Pep Guardiola's team go a point ahead of Tottenham at the summit.
Jeremy Doku produced a sparkling performance as Manchester City moved top of the Premier League by thrashing Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium.
The 21-year-old Belgium winger opened the scoring with a scuffed finish after half an hour following a one-two with Rodri, and proceeded to set up the next four.
Bernardo Silva slotted home the second from Doku's cutback and City scored their third in seven first-half minutes when the Belgian's left-foot shot then deflected in off Manuel Akanji.
City took off top-scorer Erling Haaland at half-time after the striker hobbled down the tunnel at the break but the goals kept coming for the home side.
Doku teed up Phil Foden to thump in the fourth and, after Luis Sinisterra had pulled one back for Bournemouth, he sent Bernardo clear to dink the ball over Bournemouth goalkeeper Andrei Radu for number five.
Nathan Ake completed the scoring with a close-range diving header from Oscar Bobb's cross as Pep Guardiola's team go a point ahead of Tottenham at the summit.
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Sheffield United 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Oliver Norwood fired home a stoppage-time penalty to sink Wolves and give Sheffield United their first Premier League win of the season.
Fabio Silva fouled George Baldock in the box and after a video assistant referee (VAR) check, Norwood converted from the spot.
The Blades earlier went ahead after Cameron Archer's superb solo goal.
Archer was clean through on goal and left Wolves defenders in his wake before his shot went in off the crossbar, leaving goalkeeper Jose Sa helpless.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde scored an 89th-minute equaliser, curling into the top corner, before Norwood restored United's lead.
The home side put an end to a six-match losing run but remain bottom of the table on goal difference, having taken just one point from 10 games before this long-awaited victory.
United had been the better side in the second half and were rewarded in the dying seconds.
Wolves could have gone ahead in the first half but Matheus Cunha's effort was tipped over the bar by Wes Foderingham.
Hwang Hee-chan then took some smart touches in the box after Sasa Kalajdzic's pass but fluffed his shot.
The resulting ball came at Rayan Ait-Nouri too quickly for him to be able to sort his feet out and convert, on a day when Wolves' five-game unbeaten run in the league came to an end.
Oliver Norwood fired home a stoppage-time penalty to sink Wolves and give Sheffield United their first Premier League win of the season.
Fabio Silva fouled George Baldock in the box and after a video assistant referee (VAR) check, Norwood converted from the spot.
The Blades earlier went ahead after Cameron Archer's superb solo goal.
Archer was clean through on goal and left Wolves defenders in his wake before his shot went in off the crossbar, leaving goalkeeper Jose Sa helpless.
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde scored an 89th-minute equaliser, curling into the top corner, before Norwood restored United's lead.
The home side put an end to a six-match losing run but remain bottom of the table on goal difference, having taken just one point from 10 games before this long-awaited victory.
United had been the better side in the second half and were rewarded in the dying seconds.
Wolves could have gone ahead in the first half but Matheus Cunha's effort was tipped over the bar by Wes Foderingham.
Hwang Hee-chan then took some smart touches in the box after Sasa Kalajdzic's pass but fluffed his shot.
The resulting ball came at Rayan Ait-Nouri too quickly for him to be able to sort his feet out and convert, on a day when Wolves' five-game unbeaten run in the league came to an end.
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Newcastle United 0-0 Arsenal
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Nottingham Forest gained their first win in seven matches with a victory over in-form Aston Villa at the City Ground.
Ola Aina gave Forest a fifth-minute lead with his first goal for the club, powerfully side-footing into the net from 25 yards after Anthony Elanga's burst down the left was followed by Harry Toffolo's pass.
Villa would have gone third in the Premier League with the three points, but instead they lost in the league for the first time since 3 September when they were beaten 3-0 by Liverpool at Anfield.
At 1-0, Nicolo Zanolo had a chance to grab an equaliser for the visitors, but his shot was parried by Forest debutant goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos who also saved from Ollie Watkins.
Forest doubled their lead just after the restart when Orel Mangala's powerful 25-yard strike embarrassed Villa's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Martinez, winner of the Yashin Trophy best goalkeeper prize at the Ballon d'Or awards last Monday, got a strong hand to the effort from Mangala, but the Argentine could not stop the ball crossing the line.
The victory takes Forest up from 16th to 12th in the Premier League table, while Villa stay fifth.
Ola Aina gave Forest a fifth-minute lead with his first goal for the club, powerfully side-footing into the net from 25 yards after Anthony Elanga's burst down the left was followed by Harry Toffolo's pass.
Villa would have gone third in the Premier League with the three points, but instead they lost in the league for the first time since 3 September when they were beaten 3-0 by Liverpool at Anfield.
At 1-0, Nicolo Zanolo had a chance to grab an equaliser for the visitors, but his shot was parried by Forest debutant goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos who also saved from Ollie Watkins.
Forest doubled their lead just after the restart when Orel Mangala's powerful 25-yard strike embarrassed Villa's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Martinez, winner of the Yashin Trophy best goalkeeper prize at the Ballon d'Or awards last Monday, got a strong hand to the effort from Mangala, but the Argentine could not stop the ball crossing the line.
The victory takes Forest up from 16th to 12th in the Premier League table, while Villa stay fifth.
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Luton have done well but I'd be shocked if they can get anything from the game
Liverpool will step it up and get the win
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Luton 1-1 Liverpool
It's all over. Luton so close to a famous win but it's still a memorable point.
If anyone was going to be Liverpool's saviour on this day, it was apt it was Luis Diaz, who looks overcome with emotion at the final whistle.
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Guess I was wrong, lol
Shame for Luton that they couldn't quite hold on but still an impressive point
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VAR again in disarray
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Spurs should be down to 9 men.
Incompetence and corruption at its finest.
@Geordie Ahmed anothet game and more horrendous refereeing.
This is exactly why clubs should call out PGMOL
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Well thankfully they finally made the right decision
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Finally a deserved red card for a spurs player
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Van de ven injured, maddision injured, romeo red card.
Spurs luck starting to run out
Spurs luck starting to run out
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HT 1-1
Definitely will be more red cards in 2nd half. Chelsea almost losing their heads as much as spurs
Definitely will be more red cards in 2nd half. Chelsea almost losing their heads as much as spurs
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Tottenham are down to 9 men with two defenders seeing red. It's a reversal of Liverpool. Do they hold on?!
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Udogie off as well. Should have been off earlier
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Come on Chelsea
11 Vs 9
Surely?
11 Vs 9
Surely?
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Spurs have used all 5 subs now to
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If Chelsea can't beat a 9 man team with both first choice defenders off injured then they may as well just give up now
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Zero composure from Chelsea in final 3rd
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Jackson finally scores after 99 misses tonight 
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Tottenham will probably equalise. Chelsea are so bad
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