5 talking points from the weekend’s Premier League action
Quique Sanchez Flores became the second manager sacked by Watford this season, while Premier League leaders Liverpool increased their healthy lead over defending champions Manchester City.
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Man United drop more points after draw with Villa
Tyrone Mings took advantage of Manchester United’s sloppy defending to score his first Premier League goal as Aston Villa came from behind in a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford.
Guardiola stresses Manchester City need wins to retain Premier League
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insisted the reigning Premier League champions can only retain their title if they ‘win games, win games, win games’ after being held at Newcastle.
Klopp hails special win as Reds extend lead in title race
Jurgen Klopp hailed a special victory after his Liverpool side extended their Premier League lead to 11 points with a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton.
Mourinho pleased to see Alli praised following brace in Tottenham win
Jose Mourinho was pleased to be able to let everyone else rave about Dele Alli after the Tottenham attacker’s resurgence continued in Saturday’s 3-2 Premier League win over Bournemouth.
Alli nets double as Spurs edge Bournemouth
Dele Alli scored twice as Tottenham claimed a 3-2 Premier League victory over Bournemouth to maintain their winning start under new head coach Jose Mourinho.
Van Dijk double fires Liverpool 11 points clear
A Virgil Van Dijk double sent Liverpool 11 points clear in the Premier League despite a nervy finish against Brighton after Alisson Becker was sent off.
Young Man United side slump to defeat in freezing Astana
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s kids slumped to defeat on Manchester United’s furthest and coldest ever European adventure as debutant Di’Shon Bernard’s own goal sealed Astana’s comeback win in Kazakhstan.
Manchester City chairman wants extended Guardiola stay
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is hopeful manager Pep Guardiola will stay at the club ‘for years to come’.
A look at the youngsters set to make their Man United debuts in Astana
Manchester United academy products Di’Shon Bernard, Ethan Laird and Dylan Levitt will all start Thursday’s Europa League clash with Astana in Kazakhstan.