Arsenal had been held to a goalless stalemate by high-flying Newcastle on Tuesday however nonetheless prolonged their result in eight factors on the high of the Premier League as Manchester United tightened their grip on a top-four place.
Everton imploded at residence to Brighton, dropping 4-1 simply days after drawing at champions Manchester City, whereas Fulham condemned Leicester to a 3rd straight defeat.
Mikel Arteta’s males had the higher of a fractious encounter at a packed Emirates Stadium however the Spaniard complained his facet had been denied two “scandalous penalties” in entrance of a baying residence crowd.
Arteta was livid that Arsenal failed of their attraction for a spot-kick within the closing seconds of stoppage-time after a cross within the penalty space struck Jacob Murphy’s arm.
The Gunners boss additionally complained that Dan Burn was responsible of a shirt pull on Arsenal defender Gabriel within the space earlier within the second half.
Arteta was satisfied Arsenal had been denied the prospect to attain from the spot regardless that the award of penalties would have been harsh 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 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 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 pleased with the end result,” said manager Erik ten Hag, who is in his first season at the club. “Today it was not our greatest sport. We must be trustworthy, we did not play that sensible as a staff.
“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 Mac Allister was named in its place towards Everton at Goodison Park simply over 24 hours after coming back from Argentina and got here on within the second half.
Kaoru Mitoma gave the guests a 14th-minute lead however issues unravelled rapidly for Frank Lampard’s males early within the second half.
Goals from 18-year-old Evan Ferguson, Solly March and Pascal Gross put Brighton 4-0 up earlier than the hour mark.
Everton followers started to move for the exits and a flare was thrown onto the pitch whereas chants of “sack the board” rang out.
Demarai Gray scored a late 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 purpose of the sport on the King Power Stadium as Fulham beat Leicester 1-0 to climb to seventh within the desk, stage on factors with Liverpool.
