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After main the Premier League for 248 days final season with out persevering with to win the title, Arsenal seem prepared for one more main problem.
Mikel Arteta’s aspect returned to the highest of the desk on Sunday (Monday AEST) with a 2-0 win over Brighton.
The London aspect will stay in first place forward of their go to to Anfield on Saturday after Liverpool have been later held to a goalless draw at residence by Manchester United.
The derby, billed as Erik Ten Hag’s final likelihood to show round United’s season, was a sport of assault versus defence, with Liverpool managing 34 photographs – however no targets scored.
Diego Dalot was despatched off late on for 2 interceptions in as many seconds, however the guests held on to salvage a much-needed level.
Their lack of ambition sparked a post-match confrontation between captain Virgil van Dijk and United legend Roy Keane.
The Dutchman mentioned: “We had extra possession of the ball and created many of the probabilities.
“There was just one crew attempting to win. Sadly it did not occur. That is why it is irritating as a result of we need to win each sport. Particularly whenever you play in opposition to a crew like them.”
Former United captain Kane responded:
“There’s quite a lot of vanity popping out of him, cursing Manchester United like that. He must be reminded that he is taking part in for a crew that has gained one title in 30 years.
“Manchester United are in a troublesome place, simply as Liverpool have been in a troublesome place for a few years. So perhaps that vanity backfired on him right this moment.
“He has to recollect the place he got here from. One title in 33 years?
He added: “He mentioned Manchester United have been in a state of pleasure and one crew got here to play. I’ve come to Anfield a number of occasions with Manchester United the place Liverpool have been in a troublesome place they usually have been pleased to attract.
“The underside line is that a very powerful stat is the end result. Liverpool had probabilities and did not take them. That is their fault.”
Arsenal made probably the most of holders Manchester Metropolis’s shock draw in opposition to Crystal Palace on Saturday – and the weekend obtained higher for Arteta as Liverpool additionally dropped factors.
Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz every scored two targets within the second half on the Emirates Stadium, extending Arsenal’s benefit over fourth-placed Metropolis to 5 factors.
Arsenal additionally transfer one level forward of second-placed Liverpool, after Jurgen Klopp’s males did not convert any of their 34 photographs heading in the right direction and noticed their 100 per cent document finish at residence.
Aston Villa may be a shock contender if they will proceed their wonderful kind firstly of the season.
After going 1-0 down at Brentford following a Keane-Lewis-Potter first-half aim, Unai Emery’s aspect got here again to win 2-1, with Ben Mee’s 71st-minute pink card for the Bees proving the turning level.
Alex Moreno equalized for the guests six minutes later, earlier than Ollie Watkins scored the profitable aim within the eighty fifth minute.
Boubacar Kamara was despatched off from Aston Villa within the seventh minute of stoppage time, however he held on to realize 5 victories in his final six league matches.
Mohamed Quddus appears to be like like one of many gamers to purchase into this season after West Ham signed him from Ajax for round $72 million in August.
He scored two targets as David Moyes’ aspect beat Wolves 3-0 on the London Stadium.
The striker additionally scored in Thursday’s Europa League win over Freiburg, and his brace on Sunday means he now has eight targets in all competitions for West Ham.
Jarrod Bowen additionally scored his tenth aim of the season.
In the meantime, Lawton reported that captain Tom Lockyer underwent checks and scans after struggling a cardiac arrest on Saturday. The defender collapsed on the sphere throughout his crew’s match in opposition to Bournemouth, and was subsequently deserted.
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