Arsenal go top of Premier League as Man Utd ease pressure on Amorim

TDT | London

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Declan Rices truck against his former club as Arsenal moved top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over West Ham yesterday. In Mikel Arteta’s 300th match in charge, the Gunners proved too strong, though captain Martin Odegaard was forced off injured before half-time.

Rice, signed from West Ham for £105 million in 2023, smashed home after Alphonse Areola parried Eberechi Eze’s shot. Bukayo Saka then sealed victory from the penalty spot on his 200th Arsenal appearance after Jurrien Timber was fouled. Arteta praised his side’s response to injuries, saying Arsenal “dominated and fully deserved to win.” The Gunners sit one point above Liverpool, who play later at Chelsea. Defeat left West Ham in the relegation zone.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United eased pressure on Ruben Amorim with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland. Mason Mount scored early from Bryan Mbeumo’s cross before Benjamin Sesko netted his first home goal since a £74m move from RB Leipzig. Amorim hailed his side as “competitive and adult,” as United moved into calmer waters heading into the international break.

Elsewhere, Tottenham ended Leeds’ year-long unbeaten league run at Elland Road with a 2-1 win, lifting Thomas Frank’s side to third.