Manchester United dealt a blow to Tottenham’s Premier League title aspirations with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford, while Liverpool’s lead continued with a 1-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday. Chelsea’s winning run ended in a 0–0 draw at Brentford, which allowed Newcastle to close within two points of the top four with a 1–0 win over Everton. United are now just one point away from Champions League places and could make the jump from Chelsea when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Saturday after their most impressive performance under Erik ten Haag.
Ten Haag said, “We had some other really good performances like Liverpool and Arsenal, but it was a game from start to finish, we were really good.” “I told the team that it was very enjoyable to watch.”
The Red Devils scored 28 shots on goal for Tottenham, who have been defeated only once in their opening 10 league games of the season.
Signs of progress for United since losing their opening two games of the campaign have been hampered by a lack of killer instincts on the front.
But in the end they get their rewards in front of a happy full house when FredK’s distracted effort found the bottom corner two minutes into the second half.
Bruno Fernandes doubled United’s lead with his first club goal since August.
Tottenham could move within a point of Arsenal’s leaders with the win, but their performances have led Antonio Conte to question whether they can compete for the title.
“I think we need time,” said the Italian. “In just 10 or 11 months you can’t go from ninth place to a title contender a year later. Especially when you scored 20 points last season compared to the Monsters in England.”
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Nez carried a Costas Simikas cross into the far corner for the only goal of the game on 22 minutes.
“He was outstanding,” Klopp said. “He’s a really great talent and we’re really excited about him.”
However, the Reds had Alison Baker scored thanks to three points as Brazil saved Jarrod Bowen’s penalty in first-half stoppage time.
Alisson was needed once again to deny Tomas Sousek from point-blank range late as Liverpool held on.
Chelsea missed their chance to close within the top five points as the in-form Blues were blurred out by Brentford.
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The Spaniard is finally reaching his tag as the world’s most expensive goalkeeper after a £72million move from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 as he was denied twice Evan Tony A winner for Brentford.
“Every player needs confidence, this push,” Kepa said. “It’s even more important for goalkeepers.”
Newcastle continued their impressive form as a surprise strike from Miguel Almiron was enough to see Everton take on St James’s Park.
A third straight loss left the Toffees just one point above the relegation zone.
Bournemouth’s six-game unbeaten run under caretaker boss Gary O’Nillo Che Adams’ seventh-minute strike under pressure from Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhutt won 1-0.
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The Saints’ first win of six moved them up to 14th place, but still only two points clear of the bottom three.
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