MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha hits. premier league The title race was in full swing on Sunday when his team defeated Arsenal 3-2 to claim a stunning winner.
The Brazil international fired a long-range shot past goalkeeper David Raya in the 87th minute to seal a thrilling match at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal leading the league by just four points over Manchester City and Aston Villa.
United move into 4th place with back-to-back wins head coach michael carrickhe is increasingly making the case that his win over City will give him the job long-term. previous game.
After two games, Carrick beat the top two in the English top flight.
Arsenal’s winless run in the league is now three games, giving hope to their title rivals. They took the lead in the 29th minute with an own goal from Lisandro Martinez, but suffered their first home defeat of the season.
If that was a gift, then it was with United’s equaliser, when Martin Zvimendi’s loose pass was slotted home by Brian Mbeumo. The Cameroonian forward looped around Raya and fired a shot into an empty net in the 37th minute.
Then, five minutes into the second half, Patrick Dorg took a superb long-range shot that hit the underside of the bar to give United the lead.
Mikel Merino’s tying goal in the 84th at least seemed to have saved the home team a tie until Cunha went on a ridiculous run.
Villa on the march
Aston Villa continued their unlikely title challenge with a 2-0 win against Newcastle.
Emiliano Buendia and Ollie Watkins scored in both halves at St James’ Park to move level on points with third-placed Villa, leaving Manchester City second on 46 points, four behind Arsenal.
Buendia put Villa ahead in the 19th minute with a diving shot from outside the area, and Watkins doubled their lead in the 88th minute.
Villa have not won the title since 1981 and were playing in the Second Division Championship seven years ago. But under Unai Emery, the Midlands club has undergone a transformation.
With their 13th win in their last 16 league games, they are firmly in contention for the title. City beat Villa on goal difference 2-0 win over bottom-place Wolves Saturday.
Chelsea led by Rosenior win consecutive wins
Chelsea are also moving in the right direction under new manager Liam Rosenior. Crystal Palace won 3-1 with goals from Estevao, Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandes.
Rosenior has won four of the five matches he has played in all competitions, two of which have come in league matches.
Forest ease relegation fears
Nottingham Forest, who are at the bottom of the table, secured a decisive 2-0 win over Brentford, once again extending their five-point lead above the relegation zone.
West Ham’s 3-1 win over Sunderland on Saturday moved the London club within two points of 17th-placed Forest. However, Forest’s surprise win at high-scoring Brentford increased their chances of survival.
Coach Sean Dyche’s side had goals from Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi in each half.
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