Premier League: Arsenal reach EPL summit as Man United leave Liverpool frustrated; Lockyer stable after cardiac arrest

Returning to the highest of the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal defeated Brighton & Hove Albion to increase their lead over

Returning to the highest of the English Premier League (EPL) on Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal defeated Brighton & Hove Albion to increase their lead over holders Manchester City. The Gunners recorded a 2-0 win over the guests earlier than Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool hosted arch-rivals Manchester United at Anfield within the English high flight. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz powered the Gunners to 39 factors in 17 video games within the English Premier League.

Arsenal reached the Premier League summit whereas Manchester United annoyed Liverpool at Anfield(AP)

Gunners again on high

Arsenal are some extent forward of second-placed Liverpool, who performed out a irritating draw with the Red Devils on matchday 17 of the Premier League. Arsenal and Liverpool are intently adopted by Aston Villa, who continued their dream run within the English high flight with a gritty efficiency at Brentford. Villa earned a 2-1 win over Brentford of their away recreation to take the third spot on the EPL factors desk. Both Liverpool and Villa are degree on factors within the Premier League.

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Red Devils depart Liverpool annoyed

After struggling a untimely exit from the UEFA Champions League within the group stage, Manchester United put up a battle towards Liverpool at Anfield. Erik ten Hag’s Man United annoyed the Reds and performed out a goalless draw at Anfield. With the Red Devils ending the high-voltage conflict in a stalemate, the Old Trafford stalwarts have ended Liverpool’s good document at residence. This was Man United’s first draw of the season within the EPL.

‘Fight always for the badge’: Ten Hag

The Red Devils are positioned seventh within the Premier League standings with 28 factors from 17 video games. “You have to fight always for the badge. The way we defended it was almost perfect. When we made a mistake there was always a teammate to sort it out. I think that is the big win from today. We have to keep this and bring this every game,” Man United supervisor Ten Hag mentioned after the match.

‘Liverpool ought to have gained the sport’

Rasmus Hojlund’s close-range effort within the second half proved to be the most effective opening created by each groups within the 0-0 draw at Anfield. “The primary factor I don’t like is the consequence, we should always have gained the sport. I can’t keep in mind this type of dominance towards Manchester United as we did immediately. It was particular, the ambiance was particular,” Liverpool supervisor Klopp was quoted as saying.

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Lockyer secure after cardiac arrest

Luton captain Tom Lockyer, who collapsed on the sphere for the second time this 12 months after struggling cardiac arrest, was taken to the hospital which led to the abandonment of the EPL match at Bournemouth. According to Luton, Lockyer is secure and presently present process additional assessments together with his household at his bedside. Earlier, Lockyer collapsed in the course of the second-tier Championship playoff closing at Wembley Stadium in May. The Wales defender suffered an atrial fibrillation on the time.

Source: www.hindustantimes.com

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