Manchester United threw open the title race with two late goals in a 2-1 win over Manchester City – giving Arsenal the opportunity to go eight points clear should they win the north London derby.
It was a derby win that was not without contention, with Marcus Rashford offside in the build-up to Bruno Fernandes’ equaliser but as he was deemed not to be impeding the City defenders, his goal was allowed to stand.
There was more misery too for Liverpool, beaten 3-0 by Brighton as goals from Solly March (2) and Danny Welbeck condemned Jurgen Klopp’s side to a third consecutive game without a win in all competitions.
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Frank Lampard’s side stay in the relegation zone following their 2-1 home defeat to Southampton, who picked up their first win in the Premier League under Nathan Jones.
David Moyes is another man under serious pressure, with West Ham beaten 1-0 by Wolves. The same can be said of Brendan Rodgers, whose Leicester City were humbled in their derby with Nottingham Forest.
Premier League results in full
- Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City
- Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Liverpool
- Everton 1-2 Southampton
- Nottingham Forest 2-0 Leicester City
- Wolves 1-0 West Ham
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