Bukayo Saka starred as Arsenal leapfrogged Manchester United into the Premier League top four on Sunday with a 3-2 win at struggling Watford with manager Mikel Areteta praising how far his side has come in his post-match presser.
Manchester City outclassed Manchester United to leave their rivals’ top-four chances hanging by a thread as Arsenal climbed into the Champions League qualification spots at United’s expense.
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick recognised the gulf between the Red Devils and Premier League leaders Manchester City after doubles from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez inflicted a 4-1 derby defeat on Sunday. Watch both manager’s post-match comments here.
Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Manchester City reopened a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League by brushing aside Manchester United 4-1 at the Etihad on Sunday, while Arsenal beat Watford 3-2 to climb into the top four.
Thomas Tuchel has slammed the Chelsea fans who chanted Roman Abramovich’s name during a minute’s applause for war-torn Ukraine before Saturday’s 4-0 win against Burnley.
Manchester United make the short trip to Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday buoyed by their recent record at the Etihad as Leeds begin a new era under Jesse Marsch.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirmed on Wednesday that he will sell the Premier League club adding that it is in the best interest of the club.
“Your input and passion made it possible,” Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel told Roman Abramovich as the pair celebrated a 19th trophy of the Russian billionaire’s reign as owner at the Club World Cup earlier this month.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel expressed his frustration at being plagued with questions on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with the future of the club’s ownership structure still unclear.
Manchester United football director John Murtough says a “thorough process” is under way to find their next permanent manager, pledging the club remains focused on challenging for “top trophies” again.