Arsenal tightened their grip on the Premier League title race as Manchester City fluffed their lines to draw 1-1 with managerless Chelsea. Declan Rice struck twice in the Gunners 3-2 win at Bournemouth to open up a six-point lead at the top of the table.
Thomas Frank defended Tottenham’s decision to sell Brennan Johnson after Mohammed Kudus was injured during a deflating 1-1 draw against Sunderland that ended with jeers from frustrated fans on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim warned Manchester United’s hierarchy to “do their job” after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, insisting he must be allowed to work without interference. Amorim raised doubts about his long-term United future in a spikey press conference that hinted at rifts behind the scenes at Old Trafford.
Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge suffered a huge setback as managerless Chelsea salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw, while Harrison Reed’s stunning last-gasp strike gave Fulham a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.
Matheus Cunha saved Manchester United from a rare defeat against fierce rivals Leeds as the Brazilian’s equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw at Elland Road on Sunday.
Manchester City host Chelsea at the Etihad in one of the standout fixtures of the Premier League weekend, with both sides arriving under very different pressures.
Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday, stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League as Aston Villa extended their winning run at home.
Arsenal travel to Bournemouth chasing another victory, with goals expected and last season’s double defeat providing extra motivation for the league leaders.
Ruben Amorim said on Friday that there are “no conversations” about potential Manchester United reinforcements in the January transfer window as he juggles a depleted squad.
Brennan Johnson on Friday completed a move from Tottenham to Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £35 million (R777 million).