Arsenal had been held to a goalless stalemate through high-flying Newcastle on Tuesday however nonetheless prolonged their result in 8 issues on the height of the Premier League as Manchester United tightened their grip on a top-four position.
Everton imploded at house to Brighton, dropping 4–1 simply days after drawing at champions Manchester City, whilst Fulham condemned Leicester to a 3rd directly defeat.
Mikel Arteta’s males had the easier of a fractious stumble upon at a packed Emirates Stadium however the Spaniard complained his aspect were denied two “scandalous penalties” in entrance of a baying house crowd.
Arteta was once livid that Arsenal failed of their attraction for a spot-kick within the ultimate seconds of stoppage-time after a pass within the penalty space struck Jacob Murphy’s arm.
The Gunners boss additionally complained that Dan Burn was once responsible of a blouse pull on Arsenal defender Gabriel within the space previous in the second one part.
Arteta was once satisfied Arsenal were denied the risk to attain from the spot even if the award of consequences would had been harsher on Newcastle.
“Extremely proud of my players. The way we played, dominated the game. We had so many situations. And then had two scandalous penalties,” Arteta stated.
“There were two penalties. It’s very simple. I’m talking about what I’ve seen. It was two scandalous penalties.”
Of the second one penalty name, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe added: “Obviously at that stage of the game you’re thinking ‘God no, the lads have given so much’ and that would have been a travesty for us.
“I did not suppose it was once a penalty however you simply by no means know.”
Arsenal, who dropped points for only the third time this season, are eight points clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
Rashford on scoresheet
Manchester United hammered Bournemouth 3-0 at Old Trafford — their fourth straight Premier League win — to move level on 35 points with third-placed Newcastle.
United, trophyless since 2017, have now won nine of their past 10 games in all competitions as they adjust to life without Cristiano Ronaldo, who was unveiled at his new Saudi club, Al Nassr, on Tuesday.
Marcus Rashford was dropped at Wolves on Saturday after oversleeping and missing a meeting but came off the bench to bag the winner, and he returned to the starting line-up on Tuesday as one of four changes alongside Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Donny van de Beek.
Casemiro broke the deadlock for United in the 23rd minute. Rashford was fouled by Adam Smith on the left and Christian Eriksen floated in a free-kick which the Brazil midfielder met at the near post to apply the finish.
England defender Luke Shaw started and finished the move for United’s second goal early in the second half and Rashford added gloss to the scoreline shortly before full-time.
“I’m proud of the outcome,” said manager Erik ten Hag, who is in his first season at the club. “Today it was once no longer our perfect recreation. We should be truthful, we did not play that good as a workforce.
“We made great goals, but at times we were quite lucky, and some great saves from David (de Gea). We could have been smarter as a team.”
Brighton’s World Cup winner Alexis MacAllister was once named as an alternative towards Everton at Goodison Park simply over 24 hours after coming back from Argentina and got here on in the second one part.
Kaoru Mitoma gave the guests a 14th-minute lead however issues unraveled temporarily for Frank Lampard’s males early in the second one part.
Goals from 18-year-old Evan Ferguson, Solly March and Pascal Gross put Brighton 4–0 up sooner than the hour mark.
Everton enthusiasts started to move for the exits and a flare was once thrown onto the pitch whilst chants of “sack the board” rang out.
Demarai Gray scored a past due comfort from the penalty spot however the chastening defeat leaves Everton only one level above the relegation zone.
Serbia ahead Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the one function of the sport on the King Power Stadium as Fulham beat Leicester 1-0 to climb to 7th within the desk, stage on issues with Liverpool.